BreatheStrong CF

Join us in celebrating one of our incredible BreatheStrong CF team members, Rima Manomaitis, who competed in the 2026 Transplant Games in Colorado over the weekend. Rima is a two-time double lung transplant recipient who not only competed in the 5K and Sprint events but also brought home a GOLD MEDAL in the Long Jump! 🥇

Way to go, Rima! Your determination, resilience, and commitment to living life to the fullest are truly inspiring.

Rima utilized a BreatheStrong CF Exercise Grant to help support her registration and training for the Transplant Games. Stories like hers are exactly why our mission matters—helping people with CF access the resources they need to stay active, pursue their goals, and thrive.

To support BreatheStrong CF and help make more success stories like Rima's possible, donate at https://donorbox.org/2025-2026-fundraisers/fundraiser/rima-manomaitis-1

Cool down, fuel up, and hydrate with our CF Power Slushie!

Packed with fresh fruit, healthy fats, electrolytes, and optional protein boosts, this refreshing slushie is a delicious way to support energy and hydration, especially during hot days and active adventures.

Check out Buster's latest snack and the bonus version he made for his sister. Get the recipe and watch the step-by-step video at https://breathestrongcf.org/cf-power-slushie/

Smaller, frequent meals are easier to tolerate in heat than large, heavy meals. Pair carbs + protein (like yogurt and fruit, a smoothie with some peanut butter, or crackers with hummus) to maintain energy and prevent fatigue.

Friendship looks different when you’re managing a chronic condition—and that’s okay. Say yes when you can, no when you need to, and know that real connection comes from understanding, not perfection.

Read the post at https://breathestrongcf.org/connecting-matters-expand-your-circle/

Let’s be real—staying socially connected with CF can feel complicated.

But connection isn’t optional. It’s part of what keeps us grounded, supported, and human. It doesn’t have to be big. Start small. A message. A call. A moment of laughter.

Find what fills your cup—and build more of that into your life, in ways that work for you.

Social Wellness is important too. Read the post at https://breathestrongcf.org/connecting-matters-social-wellness/

Some foods can help hydrate you. Cucumbers, strawberries, watermelon and lettuce can all help you meet your hydration goal.

Perfect for hot summer days, this chilled soup is packed with hydrating ingredients and can easily be boosted with extra calories, protein, and healthy fats.

Get the recipe at https://breathestrongcf.org/cucumber-gazpacho/

Living with CF—whether personally or as a caregiver—can feel heavy, and no one should have to carry it alone. In More Than Lungs: You Don’t Have to Do This Alone, CF warriors Colin Butler and Sam Monson highlight the power of connection, from CF-aware therapists and peer mentors to support groups and caregiver resources.

This post is a reminder that support isn’t a last resort—it’s part of staying well. Help exists, community exists, and you deserve both.

Read the post at https://breathestrongcf.org/more-than-lungs-you-dont-have-to-do-this-alone/