Every May, we take time to recognize the nearly 40,000 adults and children in the U.S. living with cystic fibrosis (CF) during Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.
CF is a rare genetic condition that can affect people of every racial and ethnic groupi, and it can be a uniquely isolating disease.ii So, we at Viatris stand in unity with patients and our partners in the advocacy community. Wherever a person is in their care journey, we support each individual with CF, along with those in the CF community of caregivers and healthcare providers.
At Viatris, we see healthcare not as it is, but as it should be. And in the area of cystic fibrosis we are keenly aware that no one can meet this high aspiration alone. Partnerships and collaborations with the CF community are crucial because we are stronger when we work together.
Standing in unity with the CF Community is in line with our mission of empowering people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life by expanding access to important treatments. While no cure for CF currently exists, treatments and medications can help manage CF symptoms. By leveraging our capabilities and improving access to effective treatments, Viatris helps people get the medications they need, regardless of geography or circumstance.
While our portfolio provides access to medicines most commonly used by people with cystic fibrosis, our engagement with the CF community goes beyond the treatments we provide. Our ultimate goal as a committed partner to the CF community is to make a real difference in the lives of people living with the condition and those who support them. And for years, Viatris has shown up for them within policy discussions and through our work with advocacy organizations.
Viatris is a partner and supporter of the tireless and important work of nearly a dozen CF advocacy organizations, including the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the Boomer Esiason Foundation, the Cystic Fibrosis Research Institute (CFRI), Emily's Entourage, the Bonnell Foundation, Claire’s Place, the Take a Breather Foundation, the Rock CF Foundation and others. Here are a few of examples of standing with the CF community over the past year:
- For the 4th consecutive year, Viatris was recognized and honored as a national corporate sponsorship award from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for our leadership in the CF Community. We were also recognized for our contributions, authentic leadership and for continuing to create access to products the global community relies on.
- Viatris proudly sponsors numerous events hosted by foundations across the nation.
- Viatris continues to support the Bowman Brothers Scholarship program created to provide trade school scholarships to the many CF patients who never went to college due to a deterioration in their health. Meeting patients’ educational needs is an important step in their journey to enter the workforce.
Through these examples and many others, we continue to stand in unity with our partners in the CF community—this month, and every month throughout the year.