COVID-19 and BreatheStrong:
Our first concern is for your health and safety during the COVID-19 outbreak. We encourage our community to find alternative ways to stay active. We will continue to process BreatheStrong applications for equipment and activities that can be done while social distancing. Applications for gym memberships, sports teams, and other activities that are following CDC and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation guidelines will now be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please see our resource page for COVID-19 information and suggestions on ways to stay active while you are staying at home.
If your financial situation has been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 economic shutdown we are here to help.
If you are having difficulty paying for essential goods and services, the Miles for Cystic Fibrosis BreatheStrong Program may be able to offer temporary financial assistance to you and your family.
All past and present recipients of a BreatheStrong Exercise Grant, and others living with cystic fibrosis, are eligible to request assistance.
We only ask that you register for all available government or community-based programs such as unemployment, school lunch replacements, and mortgage forbearance prior to requesting our help.
Assistance is available for the following types of expenses:
Housing – utility bills
Medical – direct costs of medications, supplies, equipment, and nutritional supplements
Food - from grocery stores
If you are having difficulty paying for essential goods and services, the Miles for Cystic Fibrosis BreatheStrong Program may be able to offer temporary financial assistance to you and your family.
All past and present recipients of a BreatheStrong Exercise Grant, and others living with cystic fibrosis, are eligible to request assistance.
We only ask that you register for all available government or community-based programs such as unemployment, school lunch replacements, and mortgage forbearance prior to requesting our help.
Assistance is available for the following types of expenses:
Housing – utility bills
Medical – direct costs of medications, supplies, equipment, and nutritional supplements
Food - from grocery stores
Swim LessonsLincoln is using his BreatheStrong Grant for swim lessons!
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CrossFit MembershipMatt is using his BreatheStrong Grant for a CrossFit Membership.
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Athletic ShoesCaitlin can be found running her favorite race or hiking one of Georgia's best trails. She used her BreatheStrong Grant for new shoes: hiking boots and running shoes.
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The BreatheStrong Program
Exercise has been shown to slow the rate of decline in lung function, help clear mucus from the lungs, increase appetite, and increase overall endurance in people with cystic fibrosis. Through our BreatheStrong program, we will pay grants of up to $500 in a year for exercise activities for people with CF in Georgia and neighboring states. This may include gym memberships, yoga, swim, sports teams, running or hiking, horseback riding, dance, or many others.
Click here for an application. For more information, email us at info@milesforcf.org. You are eligible to apply for one grant in each calendar year.
Have you already received a BreatheStrong grant? Click here to become a BreatheStrong Champion! We will use your photos, videos, and messages of our BreatheStrong Champions to tell our story through our website, social media channels, and other communications.
Exercise has been shown to slow the rate of decline in lung function, help clear mucus from the lungs, increase appetite, and increase overall endurance in people with cystic fibrosis. Through our BreatheStrong program, we will pay grants of up to $500 in a year for exercise activities for people with CF in Georgia and neighboring states. This may include gym memberships, yoga, swim, sports teams, running or hiking, horseback riding, dance, or many others.
Click here for an application. For more information, email us at info@milesforcf.org. You are eligible to apply for one grant in each calendar year.
Have you already received a BreatheStrong grant? Click here to become a BreatheStrong Champion! We will use your photos, videos, and messages of our BreatheStrong Champions to tell our story through our website, social media channels, and other communications.