CFRI 23rd National Cystic Fibrosis
Family Education Conference
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Jul 30–Aug 1, 2010
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Sofitel San Francisco Bay
Redwood City, CA |
The theme of this year's national annual conference is Quest for Better Health: Whatever It Takes! This conference supports families, adults with CF, health providers and caregivers. Clinicians, researchers and therapists bring their expertise from across the country and abroad. Early Bird registration fee (before 7/1/10) is $175; Regular registration fee is $195. Scholarships and Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for eligible applicants.
To see the conference schedule, click here.
To register, click here.
To see a short video about CFRI's 2009 Cystic Fibrosis Family Education Conference, click here.
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CFRI Annual Teen and Adult Day Retreat
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| August 3 - 9, 2010 |
Vallombrosa Center
Menlo Park, CA |
For adults and teens 15 years and older with cystic fibrosis, as well as their family members, friends, and health care providers
The theme for this year's retreat is "Retreat 2010 - Must See TV: CF in Hi-Def!" This annual retreat provides a safe and welcoming environment aimed at enhancing positive coping skills, social support and education for people who share common experiences with CF.
Activities promoting health include daily exercise, arts and crafts, rap sessions, and educational workshops with guest speakers. Fun group-bonding activities include a talent show, games, and just hanging out getting to know others.
All people with CF are required to comply with cross-infection behavioral precautions. A medical advisor is available at all times, and volunteers are available to assist with respiratory treatments. Participants with CF must obtain a sputum culture before the start of the retreat.
To download this year's flyer, please click here. For further details, please refer to our 2010 Retreat brochure.
You can register online by clicking here.
You can now download the Retreat application and release forms by clicking here. |
CFRI 26th Annual Golf Tournament |
| August 2, 2010 |
Cinnabar Hills Golf Course,
San Jose, CA |
Our largest sporting event of the year includes 18 holes of golf, wine tasting, silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, and celebration banquet. All proceeds go directly to support CFRI’s mission.
For more information and to register, please click here or contact Scott at
408.323.7803 or
email shoyt cinnabarhills.com.
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For information about any of these events, please contact us.
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For the CF Journey
I have been attending CFRI's camps and retreats for over 15 years. CFRI is one of the only organizations in the country that values the benefits of people with CF gathering together to support each other. Their strict protocols for hygiene and safety regarding cross-infection make this possible.
At Retreat we learn about new treatments, coping skills, and medical aspects of our illness. We enjoy delicious and nutritious meals, exercise activities, and creative art experiences. Most importantly, we explore how CF affects our lives, relationships, and emotional development. At Retreat, I laugh more than any other time during the year, but can also grieve and remember those friends with CF whom I have lost.
I leave Retreat feeling like I have charged my batteries to face the world with hope and confidence. The CFRI community at Retreat are like family. I am extremely grateful to CFRI for sponsoring this event.
Anabel Stenzel,
Adult with CF
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