Makayla is a sweet and vibrant 5-year-old living with cystic fibrosis. She has spent most of her life in the State of Maine foster care system and was adopted in January 2019 by her new loving mother, Amanda.
Makayla
Lea Marie Farone Foundation
Helping children and young adults with chronic illness do the things they dream of doing.
Fly Me to the Moon Stories
Meet a Few of our Past Recipients
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Maddox
Meet our newest Fly Me To The Moon grant recipient: Maddox Duffey 🌕💫 Maddox is a little fighter living with cystic fibrosis, and we’re honored to support his family through our Fly Me To The Moon Grant. After navigating insurance challenges and rising medical costs, Maddox’s family was left facing a significant financial burden for…
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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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