U of M doctor brings cystic fibrosis awareness to Egypt
Bonnell Foundation featured in the Arab American News Doctors in Egypt weren’t aware of the prevalence of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) in their country until the efforts of a University of Michigan professor brought the disease to light. CF is genetic disease that causes...
‘Frustrated and panicking’: For some rare disease patients, shortages of protective gear pose a continued threat
Bonnell Foundation featured in the STAT News When the coronavirus sent cities across the United States into shutdown in March, Laura Bonnell realized that her family’s supply of masks and disinfectant wipes was quickly running out.“We didn’t have any N95 masks and we...
FDA Listening Session: COVID 19 Impact on Rare Disease Communities
Laura Bonnell, Founder of the Bonnell Foundation talks about the need and scarcity of PPE in the CF community. Bonnell was asked to speak in the National Organization for Rare Disease Disorders (NORD). You can see her at about 25:45 in this video.
COVID Precautions Are Familiar To CF Patients For Whom Mask Wearing Is More Important Than Ever
Bonnell Foundation featured in WEMU People with cystic fibrosis (CF) are all too familiar with washing their hands, avoiding germs, and socially distancing. That is what they must do to stay healthy even when we're not in a pandemic. WEMU's Lisa Barry talks with the...
Family’s foundation fighting cystic fibrosis to have virtual fundraiser for Night of Hope
Bonnell Foundation featured in Fox 2 News Detroit FOX 2 - One family fighting cystic fibrosis turned their fear into fundraising and this year they are going virtual. Laura Bonnell has big plans for Sept. 26 - it's the Bonnell Foundation's virtual Night of Hope...
Small Talk with Mark S. Lee (910 The Superstation and the Lee Group)
Mark S. Lee talks about people making a difference in their communities. Special guest Laura Bonnell with The Bonnell Foundation. Watch the video
Laura Bonnell of the Bonnell Foundation for Cystic Fibrosis on Michigan Motors Forward
The Cystic Fibrosis community has been "social distancing" since before the term even existed. Having a genetic disease that causes chronic and fatal lung infections causes a need for CF patients to remain six feet apart from one another. Listen to Laura Bonnell on...
Social Lights – Future Columns and Events
The Bonnell Foundation's Virtual Night of Hope made the list of events on the calendar on the Social Lights by Sally G. Check out the article here: https://www.socialsallyg.com/post/april-issue-coming-soon
Need COVID-coping tips? Ask a kid with cystic fibrosis
Bonnell Foundation featured in the Detroit News Elizabeth Warner has been social-distancing since before all the kids were doing it. Sheltering in place, too. Hey, it beats coughing up blood. Warner, 18, and her twin Catherine have cystic fibrosis, with its raft of...
Mark S. Lee talks to Laura Bonnell on 910am The Superstation about Cystic Fibrosis Awareness month
Mark S. Lee talks to Laura Bonnell about Cystic Fibrosis, the progress that has been made, the misconceptions, bringing about awareness, and how this pandemic is affecting the CF community. Listen to the audio of the interview:
