Meet our Grant Recipients
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Laikleigh
Laikleigh’s journey with Cystic Fibrosis began even before her birth when her condition was detected during prenatal screening at 37 weeks. Immediately after her arrival, she was whisked away to the NICU, beginning her battle against CF from the very start. Following her birth, Laikleigh spent 55 days in a hospital in Atlanta, where she…
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Granger
Granger Y. a super 2 year old with PCD and Bronchiectasis all the way from Minnesota. Granger was born at 36 weeks and spent 2 weeks in the special care unit. At 9 months he had tubes placed for repeated ear infections. At 17 months he was seen by gastroenterology for vomiting after eating. And…
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Mikhael
After hours of searching for a mobile vest, Mikhael’s adoptive mother stumbled upon LMFF’s #flymetothemoon grant program…She knew right away it was the support her family so desperately needed and applied for the program that very night. Being a kid with a chronic illness is hard enough, but imagine being stuck in one spot for…
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Brooke
LMFF assisted Brooke in paying for her CPT vest that will give her more flexibility and a higher quality of life in getting her daily medical treatments completed! Brooke was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at birth and has had five sinus surgeries to remove nasal polyps. Brooke is living out her dream as a registered…
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Raelynn
7 year-old Raelynn C., lives with Cystic Fibrosis just outside of Louisiana, USA. She received a brand new Afflovest by Tactile Medical in July 2022.
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Brynn
The Lea Marie Faraone Foundation surprised 10-year-old cystic fibrosis patient and Fox Hunter, Brynn Miller with an AffloVest on Saturday, January 23, 2021.
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Joey
The Lea Marie Faraone Foundation surprised 10-year-old cystic fibrosis patient, Joey Miller with an AffloVest for Christmas.
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Makayla
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.
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Angelina
15-year-old cystic fibrosis patient, Angelina Prince, received the Volara System to improve her quality of life. Created by Hillroom Medical Corp, this Oscillation & Lung Expansion Therapy (OLE) is the first of its kind. It combines 3 respiratory therapies to help patients breathe easier. Now, Angelina will receive the benefits of OLE therapy in the…
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