Celine Dion

Celine Dion began promoting public awareness of cystic fibrosis in 1982, when as an adolescent, she embarked on her singing career. Once referred to as "la p'tite Quoise", Celine was virtually unknown outside her native province of Quebec, until recent years when she attained international renown. Throughout Celine's career however, one element has remained constant, her commitment to the CF cause.

In August 1993, Celine strengthened her commitment by accepting the Foundation's invitation to be its national Celebrity Patron. That commitment is marked by real life tragedy. Celine's niece, Karine, died from the disease, at the age of 16, in her presence. To this day, Celine remains a strong supporter of the CF cause and would like to thank all of the dedicated volunteers and supporters. She hopes that a cure or an effective control for cystic fibrosis will be found soon. Continued public support is required to realize this goal.