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  • George Kaminsky was a great support to others facing PF

    The Board of CPFF is saddened to share the news that former Board member George Kaminsky passed away on December 11, 2022. He served on the Board for several years […]

    February 6, 2023
    George Kaminsky was a great support to others facing PF
  • Being a PF caregiver has its challenges and rewards

    Asked what advice she’d give to other caregivers living with people with pulmonary fibrosis (PF), Beth Garbutt, 61, has a few tips: “Join a support group. Learn more. Ask questions. […]

    December 5, 2022
    Being a PF caregiver has its challenges and rewards
  • MAiD offered Frank Driscoll the choice to have his “good death”

    Frank Driscoll chose medical assistance in dying (MAiD) to end his life as he wished, at home with family. Frank Driscoll was no stranger to his own mortality. A shooting […]

    December 5, 2022
    MAiD offered Frank Driscoll the choice to have his “good death”
  • My journey with IPF

    In 2009, I had lung cancer and had my upper left lobe removed on my 50th birthday. I recovered well and was back to work within a week. However, about […]

    October 28, 2022
    My journey with IPF
  • What Psoriatic Arthritis Did to My Lungs

    Around the age of 50, I woke up in the morning and could hardly move; everything was swollen and it hurt. I went to my GP and he said its […]

    June 14, 2022
  • So Far So Good

    Approximately three years ago I started to experience shortness of breath. I was a very active person teaching martial arts, biking, running, kayaking etc. Spent quite a few visits going […]

    June 14, 2022
  • Life Happens

    I am sharing my story because we need to talk about IPF . At first after being diagnosed it was on my mind when I woke and around the clock. […]

    June 14, 2022
  • Honouring Dr. Peter Kleinstiver

    It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Kleinstiver who recently joined the CPFF Board in August 2022. Peter passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022. In […]

    November 24, 2022
    Honouring Dr. Peter Kleinstiver
  • Honouring Linda (Clarke) Mcdonald

    My sister Linda has IPF. Linda is a member of the Clarke family in Alberta and has been a huge support to the family during all of our struggles with […]

    June 14, 2022
    Honouring Linda (Clarke) Mcdonald
  • My journey with IPF

    In 2014, I had a cold but the cough wouldn’t go away. It kept getting worse until if I inhaled, I coughed. Dr could hardly examine me. I was sent […]

    June 14, 2022
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