CURE CF
Curing CF one party at a time
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
The problem we are addressing is the lack of clinical trial access for cystic fibrosis patients in Louisville.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Cystic Fibrosis and Respiratory Center of Kentuckiana
In an effort to boost care for children in our region with cystic fibrosis (CF), Cure CF Inc. has announced a gift of $300,000 to Norton Children’s Hospital through the Children’s Hospital Foundation. The funding will bring additional clinical research trials to Norton Children’s Hospital in collaboration with specialists from University of Louisville Physicians/UofL Pediatrics and support additional specialists, including a specialized nutritionist and pharmacist to address the special needs of CF patients.
“Cure CF is cognizant of the need to better the care of CF patients and families in Kentuckiana,” said Joseph Klausing, executive director, Cure CF. “We are hopeful that the cure for CF will be found through our pledge, as access to state-of-the-art research, clinicians and clinical trials will now be available to our local patients.”
“Cure CF is setting the stage for a long-term vision of the care we can provide to children with cystic fibrosis and other respiratory issues,” said Lynnie Meyer, Ed.D., R.N., CFRE, chief development officer, Norton Healthcare. “This truly is a foundational gift, and Cure CF is showing great leadership in recognizing some of the issues our children face.”
The Children’s Hospital Foundation has committed an additional $400,000 in support of this project, bringing the total amount for CF support to $700,000.
The gift is part of a long-term vision for the hospital and the University of Louisville to create a more comprehensive program to treat CF and respiratory issues, including establishing a dedicated center, adding respiratory care specialists and expanding research programs.
Where we work
External reviews
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Evaluation documents
Download evaluation reportsNumber of youth with special health care needs receiving pediatric-to-adult health care transition planning
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Children and youth, Young adults, People with physical disabilities, People with psychosocial disabilities, Chronically ill people
Type of Metric
Context - describing the issue we work on
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Goals & Strategy
Reports and documents
Download strategic planLearn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
Our goal is to find a cure for cystic fibrosis through funding research and providing access to clinical trial in Louisville.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
We have outlined three goals for 2023:
1. Grow our online presence;
2. Streamline our events and
3. Get 25 new families involved with Cure CF
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
We are very capable of meeting these goals this year. We have partnered with one of the largest residential developments ion Louisville for a fundraising concert in June. Finally, we have created a pamphlet to inform and educate CF families about Cure CF.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We have partnered with one of the largest residential developments ion Louisville for a fundraising concert in June. Finally, we have created a pamphlet to inform and educate CF families about Cure CF.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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CURE CF
Board of directorsas of 01/31/2023
Joseph Klausing
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Not applicable -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
Who works and leads organizations that serve our diverse communities? Candid partnered with CHANGE Philanthropy on this demographic section.
Leadership
The organization's leader identifies as:
Race & ethnicity
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Equity strategies
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- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
- We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.