24th Annual

65 Roses Gala


Donate

25th Anniversary



Save the Date:


Saturday, November 15, 2025

Westin Bayshore, Vancouver


  • What is Cystic Fibrosis ?

    Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common fatal genetic disease affecting Canadian children and young adults. At present, there is no cure.


    CF causes various effects on the body, but mainly affects the digestive system and lungs. The degree of cystic fibrosis severity differs from person to person, however, the persistence and ongoing infection in the lungs, with destruction of lungs and loss of lung function, will eventually lead to death in the majority of people with CF.


    Typical complications caused by cystic fibrosis are:


    • Difficulty digesting fats and proteins
    • Malnutrition and vitamin deficiencies because of inability to absorb nutrients
    • Progressive lung damage from chronic infections and aberrant inflammation
    • CF related diabetes
    • Sinus infections

    More than 4,300 Canadian children, adolescents, and adults with cystic fibrosis attend specialized CF clinics. Half of the Canadians who died with CF in the past five years were under the age of 37.


    For more information about disease management, please visit Living with Cystic Fibrosis.

Your generous contributions to our 65 Roses Gala support our core programs

Cystic Fibrosis Canada is proud to fund researchers who are committed to advancing our understanding of CF, discovering new therapies to treat CF and its complications, and enhancing the quality of life for those living with CF.



Research

Advocacy

Cystic Fibrosis Canada is a recognized leader in influencing public policy for better treatment and care, and for our ability to bring volunteer and staff advocates together — including people living with cystic fibrosis, caregivers, families, and members of the clinical team - to speak as one voice and bring about positive change.

CF care is multi-disciplinary and highly specialized. By supporting a network of 41 CF clinics across the country, Cystic Fibrosis Canada helps to ensure that the highest quality CF-specific care is available to the Canadian CF population. Accountability for this support is ensured through a formal accreditation process, which also promotes the upholding of national best practices.



The Canadian CF Registry (CCFR) is a comprehensive collection of national CF data used to support and improve our knowledge and understanding of CF. Participating CF patients who attend any of the accredited 41 CF clinics across Canada are represented in the CCFR. The achievements and growing success of the CCFR would not be possible without the involvement of CF patients and their families as well as the dedication and support from CF clinic team members.

Registry

Healthcare

Have a question? We’re here to help. Send us a message and we’ll be in touch. 

65 Roses Gala 2022 Inquires

The Westin Bayshore

Thank you to our 65 Roses Gala Committee

Guin Sanderson – Chair

Frances Henry

Jocelyn James

Mary Sanagan

Victoria Thacker

Miriana Racchi

Contact info   

(604) 436-1158
events@cysticfibrosis.ca
254-4664 Lougheed Hwy, Burnaby BC

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