Support Networks
Kim Kearns, volunteer
The CFA Erie Support Network
CFA of Erie County, currently offers emotional support and lends an ear for those who would like to talk privately with our family liaison. Kim Kearns is the mother of a child with CF, and has been a volunteer working for the cure of CF for over 20 years. Kim is available in the evenings after 6 pm and on weekends. Contact
NOTE: We at the CFA are not professional counselors; we are a team of unpaid volunteers who care about the well-being of our patients and their families. We pride ourselves on confidentiality.
Our goal is to help relieve some of the day-to-day stress and anxiety that comes with this devastating disease.
Other Support Networks
Blooming Rose Foundation
Helps provide support to families immediately after receiving a CF diagnosis. This website contains up-to-date research, links, and ways to connect with other families and adults with CF.
Blooming Rose Foundation Website >
CF News Today
A forum and chat website for people with CF. The site also includes a news section, a photo gallery, and a recipe page. There is a large section dedicated to therapy and health-related tips.