The Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis (CPF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, founded in 2001 to accelerate research efforts leading to a cure for pulmonary fibrosis (PF), while educating, supporting, and advocating for the community of patients, families, and medical professionals fighting this disease. The CPF funds promising research into new approaches to treat and cure pulmonary fibrosis; provides patients and families with comprehensive education materials, resources, and hope; serves as a voice for national advocacy of Pulmonary Fibrosis issues; and works to improve awareness of Pulmonary Fibrosis in the medical community as well as the general public. The CPF's nonprofit partners include many of the most respected medical centers and healthcare organizations in the U.S. With more than 17,000 members nationwide, the CPF is the largest nonprofit organization in the U.S. dedicated to advocating for those with pulmonary fibrosis. For more information please visit www.coalitionforpf.org or call (888) 222-8541.

• Provide education, information, resources and hope for patients suffering from Pulmonary Fibrosis
• Fund emerging research into new approaches to treat - and ultimately cure - Pulmonary Fibrosis
• Serve as a national voice for patients and physicians by advocating on their behalf in Washington, D.C.
• Improve detection, diagnosis and treatment of PF in the medical community
• Increase public awareness of Pulmonary Fibrosis