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The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation is the primary organization dedicated to finding a cure for and raising awareness of Pulmonary Fibrosis, an often fatal lung disease. The Foundation is also devoted to improving the quality of life for those afflicted with this illness through:
Through your support we hope to empower scientists and physicians to sufficiently increase biomedical knowledge to the point where having Pulmonary Fibrosis no longer implies a death sentence. For information the latest treatments as send inquiries to:
Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation After thirty years of investigation and research, The exact causes of Pulmonary Fibrosis continues to elude us. In addition we still do not have an effective treatment for this devastating disease. To solve this dilemma we have joined forces with the University of Chicago to set up a Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Center of Excellence. The Center will be utilizing the School of Medicine's Laboratory and staff. We have committed $1,000,000 to fund this research over the next three years.
$1,000,000 Contribution to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Center of Excellence at the University of Chicago Click here For additional details
Evel Knievel died on November 30th, 2007 from
Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was a member
of the Board
of Directors of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Many Families have indicated a desire to honor their loved ones that have passed on by establishing Memorial Funds in their name. Please click on the image below to get additional details. The
Gift of Life Fund
Recognizes the Major Donors to Click on the image above to obtain further information
Last updated on September 08, 2008 |
What's New?
Leanne Storch has been promoted to Executive Director Two research organizations claim to have found a cure for IPF. click on latest news button above
Advocacy You can
influence the The University of Chicago has inducted the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation into the University's Harper Society Founders Circle
Our 2008
50 in 50 Campaign
United Airlines still prohibits the use of portable oxygen concentrators. For more details.
Stamp Campaign - In order to increase the visibility of Pulmonary Fibrosis we are planning to have a U. S. Postage stamp issued. (Click for details)
New Pulmonary Fibrosis wrist bands are available. Click image for more information. Current number of organizations, individuals and families in our database: 40,430 |