Nominations are Open for Connecticut’s Finest, Benefitting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to raise funds and awareness for cystic fibrosis, a progressive, genetic, multi-organ disease that affects over 400 people in Connecticut and nearly 40,000 people in the U.S. Each year, our organization recognizes 20-30 top young professionals across Connecticut in a guided fundraising and awareness campaign, culminating in our Connecticut’s Finest celebratory event.