For life well lived, today
We help youth with cystic fibrosis and chronic illnesses live like they’re illness-free.
A non-profit supporting children and young adults with chronic illness to pursue their dreams in the present.
Because why wait for wings to fly?
About Lea
A passionate advocate for quality of life
Lea Faraone was a nurse, public figure, and driven advocate who passed away at 28 due to cystic fibrosis. She believed no one should spend their time waiting for a cure, so we should do everything we can to improve their quality of life now.
Help young people with chronic illness live life to the fullest
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Learn more about living with chronic illness on our blog
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Meet our 2023 Blog Ambassador | Tyler Smith
What comes to mind when we here to words, “we need to talk about transplant as an option?” To me I felt in my mind that this is the end stage of maybe not just my lungs, but of me, but it wasn’t. On June 22nd, 2018, I was given a second chance at life.…
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Chronic Illness and Mental Wellness
Our returning Blog Ambassador, Kasey Seymour, who underwent double lung transplant surgery in 2016, shares her struggle with anxiety, depression and taking control of her mental health… Cystic Fibrosis is an invisible disease, for the most part, you can’t tell we are sick. To most people we look like everyone else, it isn’t until our…
The Vision In Action
Our Mounting Impact
18+
Over 18 Fly Me to the Moon grants awarded—and counting
$225,000+
Over $225,000 worth of medical equipment and supplies donated
$120,000+
Over $120,000 raised for a cystic fibrosis cure
Fly Me to the Moon Stories
Meet a Few of our Past Recipients
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Ray
Ray is a 17-year-old living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 (SMA), a progressive neuromuscular disease that causes severe muscle weakness. Diagnosed at just five months old at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Ray has faced countless medical challenges with strength, resilience, and an incredible outlook on life. Despite it all, Ray continues to thrive. He…
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Cooper
Cooper Pike was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at just 17 days old through newborn screening.Cooper is now 2.5 years old with daily treatments, a loving supportive system and his unstoppable energy. Cooper is living each day with courage, curiosity, and heart. He loves t-ball, football, running and jumping on his trampoline. Cooper’s Mom advocated for…
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Logan
Logan was diagnosed with CF through prenatal screening. While Logan has been relatively healthy and has been able to keep up with his treatments, being tethered to a vest that’s also very loud was isolating for him. Melissa, Logan’s mom, discovered the Lea Marie Faraone Foundation via a post and knew they needed to give…
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