Breathestrong CF

The organization operated the following programs in 2023:The Miles for CF BreatheStrong Exercise Grant program encourages children and adults with cystic fibrosis to make exercise a part of their lifestyle and treatment regimen. Exercise strengthens lungs, aids in airway clearance, increases appetite, and builds endurance. Through BreatheStrong we provide exercise grants for individuals living with CF who would benefit from healthy physical activities and need encouragement and financial assistance to do so.The Big Peach Sizzler 10K & 5K is an event (in-person and virtual) challenging participants to walk or run 3.1 or 6.2 miles, promoting the benefits of exercise as a part of a healthy lifestyle, particularly for individuals with cystic fibrosis. It is actively promoted year-round and provides a tremendous opportunity to raise awareness of and support for the cystic fibrosis community.BreatheStrong+ is a year-round, virtual wellness program focused on fitness and nutrition as well as the impact wellness has on mental health for people with CF and their communities. The program provides education, resources, encouragement, motivation, and a sense of community for a focus on intentional health and wellness. Participation in the program includes the opportunity to be considered for a quarterly AffloVest mobile airway clearance vest giveaway for individuals with CF in the US.The Susan C. Burroughs Critical Needs Initiative provides assistance with groceries and/or fuel for CF families in Georgia who are facing financial hardship and have been identified by their CF social worker as requiring assistance with immediate needs.