The Cody Dieruf Foundation – Breathin' Is Believin'

WelcomeThe Cody Dieruf Foundation2024-09-12T06:52:23-06:00

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REGISTER FOR THE WE WALK TOGETHER MOTHERS RETREAT

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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

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 [...]

Give Big is Thursday May 2nd & Friday May 3rd!

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 Mark your calendars for May 2nd and 3rd because Give Big [...]

Uniting Communities
Mending Hearts
Inspiring Hope

Uniting Communities
Mending Hearts
Inspiring Hope

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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

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Heroes 🇺🇸⁠ ⁠ Today

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Heroes 🇺🇸⁠
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Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who have served our country with courage and dedication. The Cody Dieruf Foundation is deeply grateful for our veterans' sacrifices in the name of freedom and peace.⁠
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Join us in showing appreciation—share your stories, memories, and messages of thanks. Together, let's honor those who have given so much.⁠
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#VeteransDay #CysticFibrosis 🇺🇸

🚨The Vacation Raffle will be drawn on December

🚨The Vacation Raffle will be drawn on December 13th, 2024.🚨 ⁠
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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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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 to register & purchase your chance to win. ⁠
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Today, we remember Cody Nicole Dieruf, who would b

Today, we remember Cody Nicole Dieruf, who would be 43 years old. ⁠
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We salute Cody and all those that live with Cystic Fibrosis. ⁠
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"Perhaps I, we, should count ourselves fortunate to be able to find the grace, the splendor, the potential in the ordinary, the expected, the taken for granted. Life." ~ Cody⁠
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Happy Birthday, Cody. 💜

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 were able to help Reese with a dance scholarship again this year. It has been a joy to watch Reese growing up. ⁠
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When you give to CDF, you give HOPE to someone living with CF.⁠
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#CysticFibrosis

The 2024 Cody Dieruf Foundations We Walk Together

The 2024 Cody Dieruf Foundations We Walk Together Mothers retreat will live in our memories for a long time. We are thankful for the moms who attended and gained support for their journey of being caregivers for children and adults living with Cystic Fibrosis.

#CysticFibrosis #2024WeWalkTogether

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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.