By Melissa Nordquist Yeager | Executive Director
Happy New Year from our family to yours ~
Thank you for supporting a wonderful year here at Claire's Place Foundation. We thought it might be fun to share a bit about our 3 part mission as we close out 2017 and show you how your hard earned donations are being put to use in the CF community. Not only are your donations appreciated, but each time you "Like" or "Share" anything from us on your social media pages, you are helping us spread awareness about cystic fibrosis and the children and families living with it every day.
Our Vision
Providing emotional and financial support to families living with cystic fibrosis, inspired by Claire Wineland, a young adult living with this disease.
Our Mission
The specific purpose of Claire’s Place Foundation is to provide heart felt help to children and young adults diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis, as well as their families, for the purpose of improving their quality of life. We hope to accomplish this by heightening awareness and providing education, skills, financial and emotional support.
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Heightening Awareness
Vetting trusted avenues in the community in order to raise awareness and educate the public about cystic fibrosis on a national and global level
This year we have been blessed with several large speaking engagements and publications taking up our call to raise awareness about cystic fibrosis and what it means to live with this disease.
Links to recent media and public speaking engagements
Providing Financial Support
Giving grants to assist families living with cystic fibrosis, through the generosity of our donors, throughout the United States
To date, we have given out over $110,000 to families in need. Our Extended Hospital Stay Grant Program has been well received at CF Centers across the country. The need for this program is apparent as we are the only nationwide foundation providing financial assistance on a family's behalf while they are in an extended hospital stay due to cystic fibrosis. If you know a family in need, please let us know.
Providing Emotional Support
Connecting families who are isolated and in need of support to our group of “Support Families” through email, Skype or telephone
Our Support Families Program aims to connect families who are in need of emotional support. Many people feel that relating to someone "walking in their shoes" is the most healing and beneficial form of support. We are here to help if you are isolated or in need of a support family to assist in your journey with cystic fibrosis. Families seeking assistance will be offered support and information on how to work through the treatment and care process by other parent volunteers.
More information about our Support Families Program
Wishing you all a happy, prosperous and joyful 2018!
Melissa N Yeager, Executive Director
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