On July 23, 2016, Chris Sadleir’s father Rob who was living with pulmonary fibrosis (PF) had a double lung transplant. Thanks to this procedure, he is still with us today and is in his 70s. First inspired by his father’s PF journey, and today motivated by his determination to shine a spotlight on Albertans who…

Stan was diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF) in 2016, during a month-long hospitalisation for what was initially believed to be pneumonia. This was a huge shock to Stan, who had barely been sick a day in his life. At first things seemed fine, but as time passed and his PF progressed, breathing became more difficult.…

Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) has played a devastating role in the lives of the Clarke family. Many members of the family have been diagnosed with PF, several of whom have unfortunately passed away from the disease. In this video Jackie Clarke shares her family’s PF journey. You’ll meet 13-year-old Rayyan Aldosary, who was diagnosed with PF…

CPFF founder Robert left a monumental legacy of awareness, information, and hope for the pulmonary fibrosis (PF) community in Canada and around the world. He established the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation in 2009, less than two years after his own idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis diagnosis and a few months before receiving a double-lung transplant. Robert rallied…

Breathing is a fundamental human right. Home oxygen therapy is crucial for people living with pulmonary fibrosis (PF), yet many are challenged to get oxygen therapy when needed. In this video Todd Georgieff, CPFF Board Member challenges you to take the Pucker Up Challenge to experience what it’s like to have to work hard for…

Nadine Fenton’s father Donald lived a very active and social life, and enjoyed playing tennis, golf, and cards with his friends before being diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis (PF). PF is a term used to describe a large family of diseases causing inflammation and scarring in the lungs. Nadine’s husband Todd Georgieff’s medical background allowed him…