When I was 29 I was living with end-stage Cystic Fibrosis. In October of 2019 I received a double-lung and liver transplant at Duke University. 100 days later, I was ready to leave the hospital. Now I was tasked with keeping my new lungs and liver healthy and exercise was one of the best ways to do this., BreatheStrong CF was mentioned by the social worker at my local CF Center and with their help I was able to apply for an exercise grant with BreatheStrong CF. I used my grant to begin personal training to see what these new lung and liver can really do! I'd like to pay it forward with this fundraiser and raise enough money to fund three more grants for others with CF! :)

A little more about the work that BreatheStrong CF does:

We serve people living with cystic fibrosis (CF) — a rare, life shortening disorder that makes something as simple as breathing difficult. Moreover, there is no cure.

Managing the disease involves daily medications and breathing treatments, along with specialized nutrition and regular physical activity. We support the efforts to maintain health and quality of life through programs such as:

• Exercise Grants, which promote a sustained, active lifestyle with grants to make activities more affordable.
• BreatheStrong+, which provides a community of support, motivation, and rewards for making wellness a priority.
• Susan C. Burroughs Critical Needs Initiative, which helps Georgia CF families struggling financially. Covered expenses include groceries and fuel.
• Loretta Morris Memorial Fund, which targets people with CF in California, supports dance, golf, equestrian and aquatic activities.