Catch up on the latest PF stories, research, advocacy efforts, and community news in our June newsletter …

Patient stories, advocacy tools, upcoming webinars & 2026 Hope Breathes Here Walk updates. Check out the May newsletter …

April newsletter features caregiver stories, new videos, advocacy, volunteer updates, and everything you need for 2026 Hope Breathes Here Walks …

March brings new stories, research, and ways to get involved. Explore our Advocacy Hub, PF survey, treatment news, webinars and more …

Our February newsletter is here! Read the latest on fun family events, patient stories, staff changes, helpful resources, and more …

As the year winds down, take a moment to reflect, connect, and be inspired. Explore tributes, stories, support groups, PF research news and more …

Catch up on walk highlights, new webinars, will planning, tribute video and more. Read our November Newsletter! …

Our October newsletter is here, packed with PF Awareness Campaign highlights, stories, ways to get involved, resources and more. Read it now! …

Our September Newsletter is packed with new treatment updates, impact stories, walk highlights, upcoming events, and ways to make an impact! …

Our August newsletter is packed with inspiring stories, research updates, event highlights & more—take a peek! …

June 2025 Newsletter is here! Discover inspiring community stories, research updates, new t-shirts, and upcoming Hope Breathes Here walks —read it now! …

May Newsletter is Here! From new Robert Davidson fellow announcements and powerful patient stories to practical videos and events happening this month, there’s something …

April Newsletter is here! This month we celebrate caregivers, share new stories, webinars, details about our upcoming Hope Breathes Here Community Walks, and more …

March newsletter is here! This month, check out our new explainer video, read moving patient stories, explore a clinical trial tool and more. Read …

Pulmonary fibrosis looms large for a growing number of Canadians If you have a connective tissue disease (CTD), such as scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) …

Unwrap our latest edition! Our December newsletter is filled with research updates, our latest webinar, and a sprinkle of hope. Don’t miss out—click to …

Get cozy with November’s newsletter—it’s packed with new patient stories, government advocacy and funding updates, tips for future planning, a recap of PF Awareness …

Robert would be so proud! It is so heartwarming to see all the awareness walks across the country this year …

Together we are shining a light on pulmonary fibrosis. Can you feel it? I can. So can the 400 people who turned out for …

CPFF’s August newsletter issue is live! Get the latest news on clinical trials and more …

CPFF’s June newsletter issue is live! Get the latest news on community walks, AI search, cough research, new CPFF staff, and more …

CPFF’s May newsletter issue is live! Spring into fresh insights from PF healthcare pros, and get new videos, GR updates, and French resources …

Our April Newsletter is out! Get the latest updates on new Robert Davidson fellows, insights on liquid oxygen, and an opportunity to celebrate the …

CPFF March Newsletter is here! Meet new CPFF staff, learn about chronic cough research, Rare Disease Campaign activities, advocacy initiatives, and more …

The Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (CPFF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Todd Georgieff as Chair of its Board of Directors during the …

A message from our outgoing Board Chair After six years of volunteer service as the CPFF Board Chair, Kirk Morrison will be leaving the …

You did it! Participants gather for a photo at the Khan Family Walk for PF during Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month in September. We all …

Breathing has to be a fundamental human right and equal for all Canadians CPFF has surveyed patients, caregivers, health professionals and oxygen providers to …

Embrace hope this September These participants are having their photo taken “on the farm” before the “Avonmore Run the Farm for PF,” last month …

CPFF Robert Davidson Fellowships fill a gap in ILD care After completing several research projects, Dr. Amanda Grant-Orser has finished her two-year CPFF Robert …

A unique case sparks a passion for ILD research and patient care Dr. Bohyung Min is just completing her one-year CPFF Robert Davidson Fellowship …

CPFF research investment surpasses $2 million CPFF is pleased to announce the two Robert Davidson fellowships for 2023-24. Dr. Kirsten Nesset, above, will be …

Today is National Caregiver Day Every person’s journey with PF is different, and so are the experiences of their family caregivers. Below are the …

Developing clarity in CT scan analysis for better PF diagnosis Dr. Daniel Marinescu completed a two-year, CPFF Robert Davidson Fellowship, last summer, and will …

People with rare diseases deserve equal access to health care CPFF is part of the global campaign to raise awareness of rare diseases and …

CPFFs 2022 Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month campaign wrapped up at the end of September. And once again, our joint efforts have achieved great results …

CPFFs 2022 Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month campaign wrapped up at the end of September. And once again, our joint efforts have achieved great results …

It’s Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month! While events and activities are well underway, it’s not too late to get involved in Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month …

Set up your own event, or support someone else’s, during Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month in September. Whatever the challenge, Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis (CPFF) supporters …

CPFF’s 2022 patient and caregiver survey is open for your responses until this Friday, June 10. Don’t miss this opportunity to share your experiences …

CPFF announces 2022-2023 Robert Davidson Fellowships Advancing research and developing more respiratory specialists to improve care, as well as expand access to care, for …

Help us get nintedanib for all who need it We are very pleased to share the news that Alberta became the first province on …

Celebrating rare individuals We are all unique individuals tied together by our dedication to a better life for people living with pulmonary fibrosis (PF) …

Let’s breathe hope into 2022 A message from Sharon Lee, Executive Director, CPFF For our first issue of Hope Breathes Here in 2022, I …

Hope breathes here A message from CPFF Board Chair Kirk Morrison This has been another very challenging year as we dealt with the continued …

Upcoming webinar explains new x-ray technology that may detect PF earlier We know that one of the biggest challenges of pulmonary fibrosis is obtaining …

Thank you one and all! Despite the continuing restraints of a second year of the pandemic, this year’s virtual Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month campaign …

Enjoy the benefits of getting involved in Awareness Month activities September is Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month around the world, and the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis …

You are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Now what? By now, we hope that most Canadians living with pulmonary fibrosis have been fully vaccinated, along …

CPFF awards two Robert Davidson Fellowships The CPFF Board of Directors and Medical Advisory Board is pleased to announce two Robert Davidson Fellowships for …

May, 2021 CPFF Fellow makes substantial contributions to ILD research In addition to caring for COVID-19 patients at Toronto General Hospital (TGH) for a …

Anti-fibrotic drugs and the COVID-19 vaccines and a new vaccine webinar The Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (CPFF) has reached out to the appropriate pharmaceutical …

Get vaccinated as soon as you can The Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation has been receiving many inquiries from individuals with PF and their carers …

Barbara Barr-Haylock was a champion of knowledge for people with PF It is with great sadness that the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (CPFF) Board …

Reflecting on 2020 As the new year begins, I am spending time thinking about the gratitude, regard and appreciation of the pulmonary fibrosis (PF) …

Message from CPFF Board Chair, Kirk Morrison Kudos to Kirk Mathison for a great Calgary Support Group meeting on December 1! More than  50 …

Resources to help you through the second wave of COVID-19 As people have been heading back to work and school this fall, the second …

I’ve been diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis… Now what? For anyone newly diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis or their family member, Dr. Charlene Fell’s webinar is …

Make connections and enjoy September By Kirk Morrison, Chair, CPFF As we all know, September is Global Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month. In a year …

We may be vulnerable, but we are also strongBy Sharon Lee, Executive Director, CPFF As Canada’s largest cities and smaller towns enter stage three …

Message from the Board Chair Kirk Morrison Just thought I would let everyone know, that despite the pandemic, the CPFF Board of Directors have …

May, 2020 New resources answer your questions about PF and COVID-19 CPFF has two new webinars, featuring expert speakers, to help you manage during …

A Message from the Executive Director Dear Pulmonary Fibrosis Community, I want to start by offering my sincere thanks and appreciation to all of …

Study gives researchers a first overview of PF in Canada A recent study of 1,285 patients, older than 18, who enrolled in the Canadian …

Founder Robert Davidson leaves a legacy with CPFF Robert Davidson, CPFF Founder It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Founder …

Advocating for you Sharon Lee, Executive Director, CPFF meets with MPP John Fraser With a new government in Ontario, CPFF has been busy this …

A Message from Kirk Morrison, CPFF President: All,It’s hard to believe that we’re drawing near the end of the first quarter of 2019! I’ve …

New report reveals major gaps in care for Canadians with IPF The current state of care for Canadians living with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) …

Study investigates the association between muscles and ILD A recent UBC study of 115 people with Interstitial Lung Disease (IDL), including 40 people with …

Exploring the mysteries of the cellular pathways to fibrosis A recently completed study by Dr. Kjetil Ask and PhD student Olivia Mekhael sheds new …

Message from the President Hard to believe that the summer is over, and that Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month is kicking off! Not sure if …

Two research grants announced The Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation is pleased to announce two, $20,000 research grants for 2019-2020 and gratefully acknowledges the Parkash …

CPFF research funding totals more than $1 million The Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation’s research investment total tops $1 million with the funding of two, …