Founded | 15 July 1960 |
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Type | Health Charity |
Registration no. | 10684-5100 RR0001 |
Location | |
Area served | Canada |
Key people | President, Director-at-Large: Jim Mountai Patron: Celine Dion President and CEO: Kelly Grover |
Revenue | $16.8 million (2014)[1] |
Volunteers | 50 chapters |
Website | cysticfibrosis |
Cystic Fibrosis Canada is one of national charitable but not-for-profit corporation established in 1960.[2] Cystic Fibrosis Canada's mandate is to help individuals with cystic fibrosis, principally by funding cystic fibrosis research and care. The organization also provides educational materials for the cystic fibrosis community and the general public; undertakes advocacy initiatives with, and on behalf of Canadians with cystic fibrosis, and raises funds to support its programs.