Our beautiful daughter Breezy was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis in September 2008. Breezy is honestly my inspiration to be a better person, a better mother, to help others and to just be happy. When Breezy was born I knew my life would be changed forever, however I never imagined in a million years that I had just been given a child who would forever be my hero. Breezy has limitless strength, wisdom and happiness, she is my rock all 32 pounds of her. Breezy is a special child who brightens any room she enters and leaves everyone she meets with a smile.

I hope that her life is filled with as much joy as she has brought to mine. I hope for her to be healthy, live life to the fullest and just be Breezy. Currently she is on many medications, breathing treatments and chest therapy. I wish I could take her Cystic Fibrosis away but instead I must campaign for a cure. Until that day she will need new medications to improve her health and quality of life. Please help us raise awareness to support Cystic Fibrosis patients and research that will hopefully one day lead to a cure. To learn more about Breezy’s Bravery please visit her website at www.BreezysBravery.com

Breezy was recently involved with the Littlest Heros Project.The Littlest Heroes Project is a non-profit based organization founded in January 2008, made up of professional photographers nationwide that provide free photo sessions to our nations Littlest Heroes. This is our way of giving back and taking a stand for these children who sometimes feel forgotten because of their illnesses. We are here to let them know that they are heroes to many, and to share their inspirational stories and photos with the world.Our LHP photographer Dana Goodson was wonderful!

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited, life-threatening disease that affects the lungs and digestive systems of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States. Tremendous progress has been made thanks to a focus on pioneering cystic fibrosis research and care. To continue to combat this orphan disease, we need to expand support and ensure critical research continues. Together, we can build hope and add tomorrows every day for those with CF.

What it Means to Have Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
There is no cure for CF.

People with CF have two copies of a defective gene that causes the body to produce abnormally thick, sticky mucus, which clogs the lungs and can result in fatal lung infections. The mucus also obstructs the pancreas, causing difficulty with absorbing nutrients in food.

Extraordinary Progress
In 1955 people born with CF were not expected to live long enough to attend elementary school. Today, the predicted median age of survival for someone with the disease is 37 years.

Continuing the Search for Control and a Cure
The CF Foundation’s aggressive investments in innovative research and comprehensive care have yielded a drug development pipeline that boasts more than 30 potential new therapies and the establishment of 115 care centers nationwide designed specifically to treat people with CF. Increased federal support for research and improved access to specialized care and medicine hold the promise of healthier and longer lives for people with CF.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is hosting a Great Strides Walk in St. Augustine’s Anastasia Park on May 16th, 2009. If you would like to join our Breezy’s Bravery Great Strides team or make a donation to the CFF on Breezy’s behalf please CLICK HERE.