Welcome
Welcome to the official website of
the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.
It is estimated over 20,000 people in Canada are currently diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis with 5,000 more being diagnosed annually. Sadly, approximately 4,000 Canadians die each year from this deadly disease. The causes of this disease are unknown and there are currently no effective treatments. There is no cure – yet.
Together with the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation you can contribute to finding treatments and ultimately a cure.
In this website you will find information about this disease and how the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation will raise awareness and generate much needed funding to support research.
The Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation is a registered Canadian charity and all donations are eligible for a taxable donation receipt. Please refer to the Canada Revenue Agency for more information.
InterMune IPF Legacy Scholarship Program
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a chronic, progressive form of lung disease, currently with no known cure or cause. IPF can have a large financial effect on the family, which can carry over to students pursuing higher education. InterMune recognizes this and wants to assist individuals who are living with IPF and their families. A legacy may be a vocation, avocation, talent, personal characteristic or social contribution that makes that person unique and admirable. What has this person done in their life that you would like to continue on their behalf? Why do you feel it is important to continue this legacy? The InterMune IPF Legacy Scholarship Program highlights the achievements faced by individuals living with IPF and supports their family members, helping them carry on their family legacy.
Scholarship awards
InterMune Canada is extending five (5) one-time scholarships of $2,500 CAN to the students of family members living with IPF, who are entering into or currently attending a post-secondary educational institution in the Fall of 2012. Selection of recipients will be at the sole discretion of an independent selection committee from across Canada.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. All applicants must:
• Be a legal and permanent resident of Canada or a Canadian citizen ordinarily residing in Canada;
• Have a family member diagnosed with IPF by a physician;
• Seeking an associate, undergraduate, or graduate degree from a Canadian university; college; or enrolled in a trade school educational diploma; and,
• Enrolled in or awaiting acceptance from a Canadian-based institution of higher education for the Fall semester of 2012.
Application requirements
All applicants must submit the following, postmarked by July 30, 2012:
• A complete application, including an official academic transcript;
• Proof of IPF diagnosis from your family member’s treating physician;
• A one-page essay outlining how you plan on continuing the legacy of your family member living with IPF; and,
• Two (2) letters of personal recommendation from a teacher, guidance counselor, coach, colleague or employer.
Please follow the links below for a downloadable application form, criteria and information sheet
InterMune IPF Legacy Scholarship Program Application
InterMune IPF Legacy Scholarship Program Criteria
InterMune IPF Legacy Scholarship Program Information Sheet
Please send completed application to:
InterMune IPF Legacy Scholarship Program
c/o Prizsm Public Affairs Inc.
9000 Keele St. Unit #8
Vaughan, ON, L4K 2N2
Be sure to complete and postmark applications by July 30, 2012.
For more information, please contact:
Prizsm Public Affairs Inc.
info@prizsm.ca
Proof of Hope
On January 19, 2010 CPFF President, Robert Davidson finally found hope in his fight against Pulmonary Fibrosis when he was officially placed on the lung transplant list. This feeling of hope would soon be elevated when he received the call for a double lung transplant only 10 days later!
Robert is now recovering well, a testament to the incredible Doctors, Nurses and staff at Toronto General Hospital. Please click here to read Robert’s Story.
CPFF Spring Gala 2012!
The CPFF Spring Gala will be held on Saturday, April 21 at Le Parc Conference & Banquet Centre in Markham, Ontario. Click here for more information. Hope to see you there! All proceed from this memorable evening with support Pulmonary Fibrosis research.
John’s Story
A Battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis
John Moffat died on November 29, 2011 after a three year battle with pulmonary fibrosis. John’s story is all too common and shows that more must be done to ensure all respirologists and family doctors deliver necessary known care including immediate referral to a Lung Transplant Team immediately following diagnosis. Read John’s story here.
Pulmonary Fibrosis Webinar
The Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation invites you to a free Pulmonary Fibrosis Seminar to learn about Pulmonary Fibrosis on Saturday December 3rd from 8:30am-4:00pm at the Toronto General Hospital. Click here for the agenda.
Caden’s Quest for a Cure
A very special congratulations to Caden Hart, who on August 29 completed his very own quest to raise awareness of Pulmonary Fibrosis and generate funds to support research into the deadly disease in memory of his Granny Rita. The Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation was honoured to receive $1060 from 8 year old Caden from Nelson House, Manitoba. These generous funds will contribute to research for a cure for Pulmonary Fibrosis. Read more
CPFF President Referees at the 2011 Robbie International
CPFF President Robert Davidson refereed at the 2011 Robbie International Soccer Tournament only 17 months after receiving new lungs in the life saving transplant. Read more at insidetoronto.com . Contact CPFF and share your stories and help spread hope!
CPFF Open 2012
Tickets are now available for the third annual Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Open. Click here for details and to order your tickets today!
Investors Group Partners with CPFF
The Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation is proud to announce the Investors Group has joined the quest for a cure as official Foundation Partner. Thank you Investors Group!
Support Team CPFF at the Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon
Support Peter and Sheila Kennedy, their daughters, Tara, Laura and Lisa and Robert Davidson as they take on the Scotiabank Blue Nose Marathon on May21,2012. Click here to learn how you can sponsor their run in support of the Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Click here to learn more about CPFF and the Scotiabank Charity Challenge.
3rd Annual Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Spring Gala Tickets Now Available!
Following two successful and inspiring inaugural Spring Galas, CPFF invites you to a 3rd memorable evening of dinner and dance. Join us at Le Parc Conference and Banquet Centre on Saturday, April 21, 2012 as we welcome spring and make a difference for everyone affected by Pulmonary Fibrosis.
Click here for more information and tickets
Inaugural Health Care Conference on Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation held its first IPF Summit 2011 – the Inaugural Health Care Conference on Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, in Chicago Illinois on December 1-3, 2011. CPFF carried the Saturday sessio at Toronto General Hospital through a web feed from Chicago, 24 people attended and learned much about this awful disease. Sometime in January 2012 the sessions will be available on this website forf review by session category. Click here for more information and to register
Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation 2nd Open 2011 a Resounding Success!
The 2nd Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Open 2011 was hosted at Angus Glen Golf Club on September 15 and despite Mother Natures’ efforts to once again spoil a wonderful day of golf and support for Pulmonary Fibrosis, the event was a resounding success raising over $15,000! Read More
CPFF Supports University Health Network with Promising Research Grants
The Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation has partnered with the University Health Network and the Insterstitial Lung Diseases Clinic at the Toronto General Hospital to support their research project on Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease. With your support CPFF was able to award a grant totalling $52,000, funding this important project. Read More. After the golf tournament a grant of $50,000 was provided to Toronto General/University of Toronto to fund a Research Fellowship to study pulmonary fibrosis in a clinical setting
CPFF in the News
Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Founder, President and Pulmonary Fibrosis survivor was recently interviewed by the Economist & Sun news paper and YorkRegion.com sharing his incredible story and raising awareness of this deadly disease. Click here to read the article.
Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Spring Gala 2012 a Repeat Success!
The scond annual Canadian Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Spring Gala 2011 was once again a success, raising over $11,000 in support of Pulmonary Fibrosis research. A special thanks to all who attended this memorable evening and also to the generous contributions. Click here to find out more….
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