Babies Born with Cystic Fibrosis: Your Complete Guide to Early Hope, Care, and Thriving
Babies Born with Cystic Fibrosis: Your Complete Guide to Early Hope, Care, and Thriving

Today, babies born with cystic fibrosis are living longer, healthier lives than ever before. Thanks to early detection through newborn screening and advancing treatments, children with CF can grow up to attend school, play sports, pursue careers, and build families of their own. Our founder, Claire Wineland, was living proof of this possibility—from her hospital bed, she built a global movement, founded our organization, and touched millions of lives.

If you're reading this because your baby has been diagnosed with CF, or you're supporting someone who has, know this: you're not alone, and this diagnosis doesn't define your child's limits—it reveals their strength before they even know they have it.

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Ellie Anne Nordquist
Claire’s Place Foundation Executive Director Melissa Yeager Named Nonprofit Executive of the Year by Los Angeles Business Journal
Claire’s Place Foundation Executive Director Melissa Yeager Named Nonprofit Executive of the Year by Los Angeles Business Journal

“In 2018, when my beloved daughter Claire Wineland passed away from cystic fibrosis, the torch she passed to me felt incredibly heavy,” Claire’s Place Foundation Executive Director Melissa Yeager. “At first, I wasn’t sure I could continue this work at Claire’s Place without her, but as time went on, I realized I couldn’t let her light go out. A heartfelt thank you to the Los Angeles Business Journal for honoring me with this award. It’s a recognition of the work we do, the dedicated support of my incredible team, and, most importantly, the strength and resilience of the cystic fibrosis community we are honored to serve.”

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Melissa Yeager
Melissa Yeager, Open Hearts Award Honoree
Melissa Yeager, Open Hearts Award Honoree

Melissa Yeager will be honored with the Open Hearts Award at the Open Hearts Foundation Gala on February 17, 2024. This award is inspired by Jane Seymour's mother’s philosophy to turn adversity into an opportunity to help others, this award honors individuals who have risen above their own life challenges to truly help and reach out to others in need.

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HELP US KEEP THEIR LIGHTS ON!
HELP US KEEP THEIR LIGHTS ON!

Due to economic uncertainties and skyrocketing costs, 2023 is a difficult financial year for the cystic fibrosis (CF) community. We are experiencing a record number of  grant requests for our Extended Hospital Stay Grant Program. Recurring donations are a wonderful way to show your support for as little as $19 a month!

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Melissa Yeager