Cystic Fibrosis Canada
2451 Riverside Drive K1H 7X7 Ottawa, ON, Canada

The next draw is February 28th! Have you entered?

A reminder that our first meeting of the year is tonight! Please join us for a brief chapter update followed by two speakers who have had their lives changed by Trikafta. See you all tonight at 6:00PM! https://cysticfibrosis.webex.com/cysticfibrosis/j.php

Please join us next Wednesday, February 3rd at 6:00PM to hear from two wonderful speakers, Paul Redman and Trish Venditelli, who have both had their lives changed by Trikafta. Additionally, we will have updates on chapter events and the Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History. This is a virtual event that you don't want to miss! You can join via the information below: https://cysticfibrosis.webex.com/cysticfibrosis/j.php

We’ve sought and received confirmation from the Ontario Government that Ontarians living with cystic fibrosis will be prioritized for Phase Two roll-out of the ...COVID-19 vaccine, starting in March 2021. We urge other provinces to follow suit. We’re reaching out to provincial governments again this week to again stress that people living with cystic fibrosis deserve early protection. See more

Golden Fries has been nominated for Best Food Truck in Ottawa as well as Best Poutine in Ottawa!!!! Golden Fries has fed our community for the past 9 years at Ottawa's Annual CF Walk! They have supported us for years and this is one way we can say a huge THANK YOU and support this amazing small business!! Congratulations on the nomination Golden Fries Orleans and THANK YOU for your ongoing support to our community!! Voting is open until January 30th and you can vote DAILY!! Let's get our votes in and show our appreciation!!

Have you purchased your Princess Ball ticket? The Princess Ball is bringing a new opportunity unlike ever before to its royal attendees! On Sunday, January 24th from 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. (noon), The Princess Ball: Virtually Enchanted experience will come directly to your home. Join us online through a secret link to receive access and share experiences such as sing-alongs, craft creations and story time with a beautiful princess! Click below to learn more! ... https://cfprincessball.crowdchange.net/

Did you know that you can help the CF community by purchasing a book online? All of the proceeds from Len Dent's book "Not a Dress Rehearsal" go directly towards helping those living with cystic fibrosis. This book tells the story of Len's life of over 60 years living with war, serving with the military world wide and working at the top level of government. You can contact Len if you would like to arrange a purchase ([email protected]) or if you would like to purchase a copy online, click the link below: https://www.lulu.com//not/paperback/product-1z9v9v67.html

EARLY BIRD DEADLINE IS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 AT 12 NOON. Buy your tickets now to qualify to win the early bird prize, a KitchenAid Hand mixer generously provided by CARE Appliances. The jackpot is over $4000 and growing. www.cf5050.ca

Have you signed up for Quest4CF Ottawa yet? Registration closes tonight at midnight!! Www.quest4cf.crowdchange.net... Included in registration is a fun filled family afternoon finding landmarks around Ottawa! You’ll collect Halloween goodies on route and get pizza at the end of your quest courtesy of Domino's Barrhaven! Also included? Entries into our grand treasure! Prizes have been donated from local businesses including Manotick Home Hardware, Starbucks, Mastermind Toys and of course our grand treasure of Ottawa 67's tickets and Ottawa-Redblacks tickets for next season! Can’t join us on Sunday but want to support? Click here and donate to our Ottawa team! https://cysticfibrosis.crowdchange.ca/1040/team/100

Drum roll, please! Here are the top fundraisers for Ottawa Quest4CF and the winners of the exciting prizes! Top fundraisers:... 1. Victoria Ducharme 2. Peggy Clarke 3. Jason Clarke We have emailed all winners. Thank you to everyone that participated in our first ever Quest4CF and we can't wait to see you all again next year!

Mix it up with Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s 50/50 draw! Did you know that C.A.R.E. (Canadian Appliance Recycling Enterprise) has generously donated a KitchenAid han...dheld mixer as our early bird prize? Buy your tickets now -the early bird deadline is Thursday, November 19th at 12:00PM! The jackpot is already over $3700. www.cf5050.ca See more

VOLUNTEER REMINDER! Princess Ball is coming to Ottawa! Join us online through a secret link to receive access and share experiences such as sing-alongs, craft creations and story time with an enchanting princess! All children who virtually attend will receive a special package to utilize on the big day. This exciting event would not be possible without the generous help of our Ottawa CF community. We invite you to join the 2021 Princess Ball committee. From planning to communications roles, there's a spot for everyone. If you want to get involved in the inaugural Ottawa Princess Ball, please email [email protected].

If you have not signed up for Quest4CF yet, you are in luck! There is still one more day!! Registration closes TOMORROW at midnight! Get your tickets now as registration is LIMITED!!! For $60 you will get a family fun afternoon of solving clues and riddles, Halloween activities to complete along the way, Halloween treats and a Medium Pizza with Cinna Stix at the end of your Quest Courtesy of Domino's Barrhaven!! You will also be in a draw for our grand treasure which includ...es Ottawa 67's and Ottawa-RedblacksTickets for 2021season and more!! https://quest4cf.crowdchange.net/ Cannot join the fun? Do not worry! You can still donate to our CFC Ottawa team by following the link below! https://cysticfibrosis.crowdchange.ca/1040/team/100

Make your holidays a little bit sweeter. Enter now for your chance to win the Cystic Fibrosis Canada 50/50 draw- the winning ticket will be chosen on December 4...! The prize is already at almost $3,000 and growing each day! Although CF Canada staff and National Board Members cannot participate, our chapter volunteers are more than welcome to take part. Click below to purchase your tickets: https://www.cf5050.ca/

Cystic Fibrosis Canada's 50/50 Raffle for Ontario has now launched! Buying your tickets today could be your first step towards winning the jackpot while helping... us to go further so that Canadians with CF can enjoy everything life has to offer. Buy your tickets today! (Employees and board members of Cystic Fibrosis Canada, their spouses and partners are not eligible. Lottery Licence 12356) www.cf5050.ca

We have some exciting news! Registration for Ottawa Quest4CF has been extended until THURSDAY! Additionally, did you know that included in your registration is a free pizza and Cinnastix from Domino's Barrhaven! Register by clicking below! https://quest4cf.crowdchange.net/

Flash Fundraising Friday Fun! Have you shared your quest yet? Fundraise $250 up until Hallows Eve and get an entry into our $500 Visa gift card draw! Have you referred family or friends to join you on your quest? You’ll receive 1 entry into our draw for that too! https://quest4cf.crowdchange.net/

Quest4CF is just over a week away! Have you registered your team? This isolated scavenger hunt is a great way to get the kids out of the house and dressed up in October to collect goodies and treats while exploring the city! There's even pumpkin decorating involved! Did you know that part of the grand prize is Ottawa 67's and Ottawa REDBLACKS tickets for the family? Sign up today and start your fundraising! https://quest4cf.crowdchange.net/

Are you excited for what your quest holds for you and your family this October 18th, 2020? Many treasures and prizes await you! For every $250 fundraised, your family will receive one entry into our $500 Visa gift card draw! Keep raising funds until Halloween night for more chances to win! Thinking of challenging a friend or spooky foe? For every referral, you’ll receive an entry too! The more the merrier on this journey to find clues, treasure and fun! Registration closes ...October 13th, don’t delay! And thank you for your support! Click below to register and start fundraising! https://quest4cf.crowdchange.net/

There is only ONE week left to register for Ottawa Quest4CF! With Hallowe'en being different this year, get the kids dressed up and safely hunt for treasure across our beautiful city!

Canadian Appliance Recycling Enterprise (CARE) is in the business of carbon-reduction through the implementation of programs to residents in Ontario. CARE can proudly say they are supporting registered charities throughout Ontario donating a portion of net sales, specifically Cystic Fibrosis Canada (CF Canada). CARE offers a wide variety of appliances for purchase including refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, air conditions and small tabletop appliances such as blenders ...and mixers from popular name brands. CARE will be donating a portion of net proceeds to CF Canada on all purchases made through their e-commerce platform between October 1st 2020 and January 31st 2021. Replace that old fridge or freezer, reduce humidity in your home with a dehumidifier, cool your living room with an air conditioner and even become the family chef with a new blender & mixer - all while giving back to your community. Shop now! https://carecdm.myshopify.com/

Calling all families & children... save the date! Halloween is probably going to look different this year, so join us for Quest4CF! This event is a great adventure to have with the kids. It is a socially distanced scavenger hunt throughout the Ottawa area on a Sunday FUNday! (Oct 18 @ 1-4pm). Dress up, explore & collect candy and treasure along the way! Go to https://quest4cf.crowdchange.net/ to learn more and register today!

Are you looking for a family friendly activity this fall that is not only fun but gives back? Quest4CF is brand new socially distanced scavenger hunt that will be taking place in select communities across Canada on Sunday, October 18, 2020. Questers will venture out in their vehicles to solve clues and riddles on their Quest for treasure, while raising funds for the cystic fibrosis community. Registration is now live, and we would love to have you join us this year register your team today: https://quest4cf.crowdchange.net/ Questions? Ask them below!

If you are in search of Non-Medical Face Masks and want to support Cystic Fibrosis Canada look no further! A big thank you to Dave Brennan and his wife for leading this project and their ongoing support to Cystic Fibrosis Canada! Men, women and children’s masks are available. They are Non-medical masks, 100% cotton, pre-washed and 3 layers (as recommended by WHO). Choices between beaked and pleated! Prices range from $8-$12! A donation from each mask sold goes to Cystic Fib...rosis Canada to help fund research and treatment for those living with cystic fibrosis. For more information or to make your order email: [email protected] See more

Cystic Fibrosis Canada would like to thank World Financial Group (WFG) and all its agents for their generosity. Since 2018, the company, led by Sylvain Champagne in Quebec and Jill and Paxton Fritsch in Ontario, has donated more than $108,000! With the support of valuable allies like WFG, we can continue our mission and help the cystic fibrosis community by funding research, supporting individualized care and defending the rights of people with CF. Thank you, World Financial Group