We know cystic fibrosis (CF) care can be financially overwhelming. Insurance doesn’t cover everything, and the physical and emotional toll affects the whole family. That’s why we offer up to $500 in assistance every 6 months (twice a year) to help cover essential CF-related costs.
What We May Cover (via direct payment only to a provider):
- Durable medical equipment (DME)
- Counseling services
- Doctor/urgent care/ER visits
- Ambulance services
- CF-specific medications
We do not reimburse individuals directly.
If you’re applying for supplements, please know that you can only apply twice per year, for $250 each time (this is for supplements like Ensure).
What We Do Not Cover:
- Lost wages
- Rent/mortgage
- Car payments/repairs
- Cell phone bills, utilities, and similar personal expenses
In rare cases, other medical costs may be considered upon review.
Application Requirements:
- Complete the online application (mail-in applications are not accepted)
- Submit a letter from your CF care team confirming your CF diagnosis
- Include the full medical bill(s) you are requesting payment for
If approved, payment goes directly to the provider. You’ll also be asked to share your story (photo, short letter, and/or video) to help raise awareness and inspire donations. You do not need to use your last name.
We review applications on a case-by-case basis and do not discriminate based on race, gender, religion, age, or financial status.
If you’re on a transplant journey, please consider reaching out to the Children’s Organ Transplant Association (COTA) for help with CF related fundraising. The Bonnell Foundation partners with COTA.
If you are on a transplant journey and would like to learn about fundraising for transplant-related expenses, please reach out to COTA.
My name is Mike and I am a gentleman living with CF. I am not as young as I used to be and trying to age gracefully. As we all get older our needs change but especially for those of us living with CF. There are many more tests, medications and up keep that need to be done. With the Bonnell Foundation’s help I was not forced to have to cut back on any of these needs. Life is not always easy but with people like you and what you do for others – you make it easier. THANK YOU, TRULY, THANK YOU!
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Important Update on Financial Assistance
The Bonnell Foundation is proud to share that in 2025, we were able to provide support to every eligible applicant. In addition, we stepped in to fund a critical vitamin program that was at risk after another foundation ended its support.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, our financial assistance budget for 2025 has been fully allocated. While this is wonderful news, it also means we are unable to provide additional financial assistance until January 2026.
If you have questions, please email us anytime at thebonnellfoundation@gmail.com.
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