Todd Homenuk

GearUp4CF - Why I Ride

Todd was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at a young age. He lived a relatively normal life through his teens and into University. Recently, being hospitalized, he was given Trikafta and saw a massive improvement. Listen to his story. Bonus, during the taping of this podcast, the Cystic Fibrosis drug Trikafta is now approved in Canada for Doctors to prescribe. This is a HUGE victory, but there is still more work to be done. The drug is available, but depending on your insurance provider, there is a cost.

WHAT CAN YOU DO TO ADVOCATE FOR ACCESS TO TRIKAFTA?

Stand up and make your voice heard. We need a commitment from provincial governments to expedite price negotiations and then immediate list of Trikafta after drug reviews are completed. Ways that you can help:

  • Sign the petition to tell your province to end the wait for life-saving CF drugs.
  • Send a letter to your provincial elected official
  • Join our National Advocacy Network.
  • Share your access stories on social media using #cfcantwait, and tag your elected officials.
  • Write to and meet with your provincial and federal elected officials. CF Canada’s advocacy toolkit will help you have these conversations.
  • Sign up for ‘The Advocacy Brief’ e-newsletter to get advocacy updates, including news about access to Trikafta, delivered straight to your inbox. 

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