Hey everybody! 

I am coming up on the 1 year mark of working with a personal trainer post double-lung and liver transplant! I've been able to see my actual lung capacity grow (we have the lung function tests at Duke to prove it!) with consistent exercise. 

Lifting weights is not something I thought I would ever be strong enough to do, but here I am...pumpin' iron! Working with a trainer has been key in progressing my exercise without injury (I have a lot of replacement parts now).

With my trainer, I've worked on proper breathing and form to get the most out of my exercise. I'm thankful for the opportunity to see myself getting stronger. 

By donating to Breathestrong CF, you can help me, and others with CF, fund exercise programs that might otherwise be inaccessible due to high medical costs (CF is expensive!). 

About BreatheStrong CF: 

BreatheStrong CF is a nonprofit organization with a mission to advance the physical and mental wellness of people with cystic fibrosis through education, direct support, and empowering opportunities.

Among our initiatives, we provide direct support to people living with CF across the US through exercise grants that are designed to help them build and maintain a lifelong habit of physical activity. We provide funding for a wide range of fitness-related expenses, empowering recipients to move in ways that strengthen both body and lungs.

For CF families in Georgia experiencing financial hardship, our Critical Needs grant may be able to help ease the burden of groceries and fuel costs.

For more information on BreatheStrong CF, visit our website www.breathestrongcf.org.