CONCERNED NEBRASKANS FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS
(CNCF)
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a fatal genetic disorder and is not contagious. A child must inherit two mutated genes, one from each parent. Symptoms include chronic infections, persistent coughs, digestive problems, breathing difficulties and poor growth. So far, there is no cure.
Concerned Nebraskans for Cystic Fibrosis (CNCF) is a non-profit support group in Lincoln organized over 20 years ago and is comprised of family and friends of CF patients. Because there is no paid staff, all proceeds raised by CNCF go directly to CF research or programs and activities for CF patients and their families.
CNCF also provides scholarships to CF patients for post secondary education and job training programs and grants for other types of expenses that CF patients must incur. With the huge expenses for prescriptions, treatments, doctors, and hospital bills, CNCF hopes to continue its support for higher education opportunities for CF patients.