Rose McGowan Speaks Up For Pulmonary Fibrosis
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| Queen Latifah and Rose McGowan |
Rose McGowan's life was changed the day her father was diagnosed with
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis at the age of 61. The illness is
caused by the buildup of tissue on the lungs, which gives it the
appearance of being scarred.
After dealing with the tough loss of the death of her father, Rose became a spokesperson for the Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis and is
determined to turn her loss into hope for all those diagnosed with PF
in the future. "None of us can effect change on our own, but as a united
group we can use our numbers to build national awareness of this
terrible disease, demand attention to it and help fund the day-to-day
work needed to help all those affected. We need a very large team of
people coming together to generate a more active national campaign
against PF."
About The Coalition for Pulmonary Fibrosis (CPF)
CPF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, founded in 2001 to accelerate research efforts leading to a cure for pulmonary fibrosis (PF), while educating, supporting, and advocating for the community of patients, families, and medical professionals fighting this disease. The CPF funds promising research into new approaches to treat and cure pulmonary fibrosis; provides patients and families with comprehensive education materials, resources, and hope; serves as a voice for national advocacy of Pulmonary Fibrosis issues; and works to improve awareness of Pulmonary Fibrosis in the medical community as well as the general public. The CPF’s nonprofit partners include many of the most respected medical centers and healthcare organizations in the U.S. With more than 17,000 members nationwide, the CPF is the largest nonprofit organization in the U.S. dedicated to advocating for those with pulmonary fibrosis. For more information please visit CoalitionForPF.org
Source: Queen Latifah