Fly Me to the Moon
A grant program for young people affected by cystic fibrosis and other chronic illness.
About the grant
Providing care that enhances life
Those with chronic illnesses often need special equipment and resources to keep their health to the highest standards. Fly Me to the Moon provides young beneficiaries with the tools needed to live life to the fullest so they know they are more than their illness.
- Medical equipment
- Home health care
- Adjunct therapy
Grant Eligibility
Fly Me to the Moon is available to those who:
- Are a child or young adult diagnosed with a chronic illness and in need of a medical intervention that will significantly improve that individual’s quality of life.
- Have completed the Fly Me To the Moon Grant Application, Medical Care Team Letter of Referral, and current prescription or sufficient documentation for the medical device or service needed.
- *At this time, pharmacological therapies are not eligible for fulfillment under the Fly Me to the Moon grant.
- Physician referral must be from a physician practicing in the United States of America.
Before you apply
The Fly Me to the Moon Grant provides assistance to children and young adults living with chronic illness. Before completing the full application, please review the eligibility requirements below.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Age: The potential grant recipient must be between 0 and 26 years of age.
- Chronic Illness: For purposes of this grant, the potential recipient must be living with a diagnosed chronic illness. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF) or CF-related mutations.
- Grant Request: Funding may be requested for medical equipment, adjunct therapies, or home health needs that support the individual’s medical care and quality of life.
- Grant Limit: At this time, each eligible individual may receive one grant award from the Lea Marie Faraone Foundation.
How to apply
We look forward to playing amongst the stars with you! To apply, please follow these steps:
- Download and complete the Fly Me to the Moon Grant Application
- Obtain a letter of referral from a member of your medical care team (i.e. physician, social worker, etc.) stating why you need the medical device or service applied for. A signature and date are required.
- If selected as a beneficiary, LMFF will request a prescription or other sufficient documentation where appropriate for the medical device or service applied for. *If such documentation cannot be produced, eligibility for the grant may be forfeited.
- Please send both the completed Fly Me to the Moon Grant Application and the medical care team letter of referral to leamariefaraonefoundation@gmail.com.
- Submission of this application grants permission for the Lea Marie Faraone Foundation to email you.
Fly Me to the Moon Stories
Meet our Fly Me To The Moon Grant 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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Apply for Fly Me to the Moon
If a young person you know is eligible for our grant program, we invite you to apply and share your story. We can’t wait to hear from you!
