by Guest Author | Mar 10, 2025 | Podcasts, Uncategorized
CF Dad Bob Coughlin see’s a cure in the future for his son, and all of our kids. His high energy in this podcast is contagious. In this conversation, Laura Bonnell and Bob Coughlin discuss the journey of Bob’s son, Bobby, who has cystic fibrosis. They...
by Guest Author | Mar 4, 2025 | Media/Press, News, Uncategorized
Representative Jason Morgan reintroduced the Rare Disease Advisory Council (RDAC). See the press release: Morgan Reintroducing Bill Creating Rare Disease Advisory Council –...
by Guest Author | Mar 4, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
Hundreds of advocates (caregivers and patients) gathered in Washington, D.C. to make their voices heard regarding Federal legislation. Our message: support bills that impact the rare disease community. Laura is pictured here with Siri Vaeth who is the Executive...
by Guest Author | Mar 4, 2025 | News, Speaking, Uncategorized
February was a busy month for the rare disease community (a disease/disorder community is considered rare if there are fewer than 200,000 people). Bonnell Foundation CEO, Laura Bonnell was the keynote speaker at the 2025 Rare Disease Day Gathering: bridging the gaps. ...
by Guest Author | Jan 27, 2025 | Podcasts, Uncategorized
Saving yourself by way of advocacy. Living with cystic fibrosis podcast host, Laura Bonnell talks to CF advocate, Amanda Boone about the fight that grew from a threat to her medications in Colorado. Amanda has led the way against the Prescription Drug Affordability...
by Guest Author | Jan 20, 2025 | Podcasts, Uncategorized
I have known Becky Penuel for many years. Becky used to run Miles for cystic fibrosis and then merged her nonprofit with Brian Callanan’s nonprofit, CF Life Fitness. After the merger, the nonprofit name is now: BreatheStrong. Becky is the Executive Director and was...
