The Cody Dieruf Foundation – Breathin' Is Believin'

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THE CODY DIERUF FOUNDATION HAS HELPED HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES
TOUCHED BY CYSTIC FIBROSIS IN THE MONTANA AREA, SINCE 2005.

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THE AVERAGE LIFE EXPECTANCY OF A PERSON WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS
IN THE U.S. IS APPROXIMATELY 46 YEARS. IN 1962, THAT AVERAGE
WAS JUST 10 YEARS OLD.

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RUNNING, CLIMBING, RIDING AND EVEN PLAYING A WIND INSTRUMENT
CAN BE HARD WORK WHEN IT’S DIFFICULT TO BREATHE. CF IS A PROGRESSIVE,
FATAL DISORDER THAT DAMAGES THE LUNGS AND DIGESTIVE SYSTEM.

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WHO IS CODY DIERUF? CODY PASSED AWAY APRIL 28, 2005, FROM CYSTIC
FIBROSIS AT 23. HER FAMILY FORMED THE CODY DIERUF FOUNDATION
TO CARRY ON HER LEGACY AND TO HELP OTHERS LIVING WITH CF.

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE

MOTHER'S RETREAT

REC & FIT Scholarship

Our Mission

The Cody Dieruf Foundation for Cystic Fibrosis is uniting communities and families living with Cystic Fibrosis by raising awareness, providing emotional and financial assistance, encouraging health management, and inspiring life experiences.

CDF NEWS

GIVE HOPE IN 2024

We are so thankful for each financial gift we have received this year. If you [...]

We Walk Together Mothers’ Retreat 2024

The We Walk Together Mothers' Retreat, for mothers of children and adults living with Cystic [...]

NIGHT OF HOPE BENEFIT AUCTION IS SATURDAY, AUGUST 24TH!

The Night of Hope Benefit Auction will feature heartwarming stories from our community, illustrious silent [...]

Uniting Communities
Mending Hearts
Inspiring Hope

Uniting Communities
Mending Hearts
Inspiring Hope

🚨Chances of winning the vacation raffle are cur

🚨Chances of winning the vacation raffle are currently one in 153! 🚨⁠
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That is correct. We have sold 153 tickets for this year's Vacation Raffle.⁠
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There is still time to purchase and WIN!⁠
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The drawing will be held on December 13th and announced on social media. We will also contact the winner directly. ⁠
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The winner will have their pick of one of three trips:⁠
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🏔️TRIP 1: Jackson Hole 3-night stay with lift tickets⁠
⚾️TRIP 2: Lodging & Tickets to your choice of a select regular season sporting event.⁠
🌴TRIP 3: 3-night stay at Key West Marriott.⁠
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Tickets cost ⁠
1 for $10⁠
3 for $20⁠
10 for $50⁠
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Huge thanks to The Five Points Foundation for sponsoring this raffle. They have fully covered the cost of the trip so that 100% of the proceeds from ticket sales will go to support CDF programs 💜⁠
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Click the link in bio to register & purchase your chance to win. ⁠
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When you give to the Cody Dieruf Foundation, you g

When you give to the Cody Dieruf Foundation, you give HOPE to someone living with Cystic Fibrosis. 💜⁠
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Your gift of any amount this GIVING TUESDAY will help support our three programs. So far in 2024, we have assisted with over $30,000 in support for medical travel, co-pays, and recreation and fitness needs. Program funds were also used to host our 8th annual We Walk Together Mothers' Retreat.⁠
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We anticipate being able to do even more in 2025 as support requests continue to increase.⁠
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Thank you for giving today at the link in bio. ⁠
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#CysticFibrosis #GivingTuesday2024⁠
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🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from the Cody Dieruf Found

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from the Cody Dieruf Foundation! 🍂⁠
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Today, we are thankful for the incredible Cystic Fibrosis (CF) community and our Cody Team, who inspire us daily with strength, resilience, and kindness. Your support helps us continue our mission to improve the lives of those affected by CF. ⁠
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May your day be filled with love, laughter, and gratitude, surrounded by family and friends. ⁠
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With heartfelt thanks, from our family to yours. 💜

We had a great time at the 2nd Annual Duffy Pig Ro

We had a great time at the 2nd Annual Duffy Pig Roast. Thank you to all who came out to support The Billings Depot, Friends of the Children, and The Cody Dieruf Foundation. It always warms our hearts when we can join with others in our community and support such important causes.⁠
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Big thanks to our board member Ryan Duffy and his wife, Nina Hernandez, for hosting this event and to everyone who helped roast the pig, make side dishes and desserts, and worked in other ways to make this event successful.⁠
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🚨The Vacation Raffle will be drawn on December

🚨The Vacation Raffle will be drawn on December 13th, 2024.🚨 ⁠
The winner will have their pick of one of three trips:⁠
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🏔️TRIP 1: Jackson Hole 3-night stay with lift tickets⁠
⚾️TRIP 2: Lodging & Tickets to your choice of a select regular season sporting event.⁠
🌴TRIP 3: 3-night stay at Key West Marriott.⁠
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Huge thanks to The Five Points Foundation for sponsoring this raffle. They have fully covered the cost of the trip so that 100% of the proceeds from ticket sales will go to support CDF programs 💜⁠
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Click the link in bio to register & purchase your chance to win. ⁠
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We were honored to host Siri Vaeth, the Executive

We were honored to host Siri Vaeth, the Executive Director of the Cystic Fibrosis Research Institute (CFRI), at this year's Mothers Retreat.⁠
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Siri is the mother of two adult children, one who is living with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). ⁠
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Siri shared her journey as a CF mom with us and discussed the excellent programs CFRI offers for those living with CF.⁠
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If you are unaware of those programs, please click the link in the bio to learn more.⁠
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🐷 Join us in Billings for the second annual Duf

🐷 Join us in Billings for the second annual Duffy Pig Roast on Thursday, November 21st. ⁠
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Unevent event. No auctions or fancy games, just pig and friends. ⁠
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Details below. ⁠
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RSVP Nina at 406-371-6677 🐷

Physical exercise is crucial for those living with

Physical exercise is crucial for those living with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). This is why the Cody Dieruf Foundation (CDF) offers REC & FIT scholarships. These scholarships are not based on financial need; anyone with CF can apply. ⁠
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Because of the generous support of our Cody Team, we can give Callie a scholarship for her kickboxing program this year. ⁠
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Callie told us, "This program would help me maintain lung/pulmonary health, increase confidence and help me feel more capable in my body. It will provide a community to receive support and to connect with others and make friends."⁠
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When you give to CDF, you give HOPE to someone living with CF.⁠
#CysticFibrosis

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THANK YOU TO:

Our Corporate Sponsors

NorthWestern Energy

Billings Clinic Bozeman

First Security Bank Montana | Glacier Bank Division

Dennis Phyllis Washington Foundation

Yellowstone Club Community Foundation

Boomer Esiason Foundation

Our Collaborating Partners Under the Vertex Grant

Miles for Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis Lifestyle Foundation

Our Sponsoring Resources

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc.