When the Foundation was formed in 1955, people born with cystic fibrosis weren’t expected to live to attend kindergarten. Thanks to decades of progress, life expectancy has risen dramatically, with increases in the adult population across all age categories. Today, there are now more than 3,000 people with CF age 50 and older, and more than 20,000 people with CF age 18 and older. It’s a powerful reminder of how far we have come. No matter where you are in your CF journey, we’re focused on supporting people with CF as they experience health concerns that arise or worsen with age, including diabetes, heart disease, GI and liver disease, and more.