Western New York Chapter

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Western New York Chapter
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Welcome Welcome to the Western New York Chapter

The Western New York Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation welcomes you! Our chapter covers Buffalo, Rochester, and the surrounding areas. Volunteers are the key to our success and the lifeblood of our organization. We have many opportunities for you to get involved. Your participation in any way will help us achieve our mission - finding a cure for all people with CF. Take a moment to check out our upcoming events and learn more!

Events Get involved with our local events

There are 7 upcoming events for this chapter.

Western New York Breathe Team Community
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Rochester 2025 Annual Meeting
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Buffalo 2025 Annual Meeting
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Rochester Great Strides
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Buffalo Great Strides
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Chautauqua County Great Strides
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Supporters We’d like to thank the people and businesses that support us
Platinum National Corporate Champions

Thank you to our Platinum National Corporate Champions!

American Airlines
Gold National Corporate Champions

Thank you to our Gold National Corporate Champions!

Abbvie CHOATE
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Key Supporters

The Western New York Chapter - Buffalo Office of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation recognizes and thanks our supporters for their generosity and support in the fight against cystic fibrosis.

For information on how you can become a supporter, please call (716) 204-2535.

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Care Centers
Find a Care Center Near You

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation-accredited care centers provide expert care and specialized disease management to people living with cystic fibrosis.

Meet Our Local Staff Western New York Chapter Board and Staff
Board

Buffalo Board

James Phipps, Chair
Jennifer Kopf, Vice Chair
John Adams
Matthew Colpoys
Jeremy Dwyer
Nicole Ellis
Mary Ann Gambino
Dr. Danielle Goetz
Cass Goldman
Brittany Gombos
Rick Herbert
Liza Keenan
 

Holly Kemp
Michael Lorigo
Phillip Maniscalco
Robert T. Mayer
Eric Monahan
Lorraine Redlinski
Kelly Schifferle-Glosser
Jessica Schimert
Kim Slowinski
Charles Trottier
Tommy Vullo
Max Winterburn
Greg Zaepfel (Emeritus)

Rochester Board

David Emmi, Chair
Melissa Wiggins, Vice Chair
Colleen Argentieri
Emily Bennett
Chelsea Conway
Nicole DeBraal
Nathan Driscoll
Timothy Eddy
 

Charles Flynn
Donna Germuga
Christopher Kvam
Marcy Odell
Kyle Palmer
Amy Stark
Michael Weidner
Melissa Wiggins

Staff

100 College Parkway, Suite 280
Williamsville, NY 14221
Phone: 716-204-2535
Email: western-newyork@cff.org

Heather McKeever
Executive Director
hmckeever@cff.org

Patty Schwarzweller
Associate Executive Director
pschwarzweller@cff.org

Sara Nelson
Administrative Manager
sspider@cff.org

Brandi Whytas
Development Director
bwhytas@cff.org

Bonnie Parrotta
Senior Development Manager
bparrotta@cff.org