Welcome to Rosa Mascola's Page
Rosa Mascola
Rosa Mascola
I am honored to be recognized by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at an upcoming event celebrating professionals making an impact in their communities.
This recognition is especially meaningful to me, as my work in cystic fibrosis care began at the bedside on a progressive pulmonary unit that evolved into the first adult CF specialty unit. While I was deeply intrigued by the complexity of the disease, it was the individuals living with CF who had the greatest impact on me. The relationships I formed-grounded in trust, advocacy, and mutual respect-continue to influence and guide my work every day.
As the Yale Adult CF Coordinator, my focus is on strengthening our program's ability to meet the evolving needs of patients, families, and staff across both inpatient and ambulatory settings. I strive to be a consistent and accessible resource, while fostering meaningful collaboration-not only within our multidisciplinary team and with our pediatric partners, but with our patients themselves as essential members of that partnership. I am most proud of the relationships we've built together and the sense of connection, trust, and support our patients rely on.
What many people don't see is that being "healthy" with cystic fibrosis requires relentless effort-daily treatments, constant vigilance, and an extraordinary level of discipline and trust. While advances in care have been remarkable and survival has improved significantly, not everyone benefits from current therapies. The burden of this disease remains very real.
In accepting this honor, I have committed to raising funds to support the Foundation's mission: to cure cystic fibrosis and ensure that every person has the opportunity to live a long, fulfilling life.
Nearly 40,000 people in the United States are living with CF, a progressive genetic disease affecting the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. Decades of research and care supported by the CF Foundation have led to transformative therapies and extended life expectancy. Yet, there are still individuals who do not benefit from current treatments-and we are not finished until there is a cure for everyone.
I am asking for your financial support. Every contribution-no matter the size-moves us closer to that goal. This effort does not end at a number or a deadline-it continues until CF stands for Cure Found.
If you are able, please consider donating and sharing this page.
Together, we can help ensure no one is left behind; until it's DONE!
To learn more about CF and the CF Foundation, visit www.cff.org. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those with cystic fibrosis. Thank you for supporting the mission of the CF Foundation!
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