Leah started running in the summer of 2013 and immediately knew she had found an exercise that she loved. "There was such a freeing feeling it gave me-being out in the open air, being able to go at my own pace, and being able to feel the benefits immediately." Every day that she runs she feels an improvement in her energy levels, self-esteem, and overall health. Every time she sees an improvement in her health, she is more motivated to continue on the path of running.

Gina is a three time recipient of a CFLF recreation grant. She's used her grant each time to get a gym membership at her local YMCA where as well as working out she enjoys Zumba, yoga, swimming, and spinning. Since first receiving the grant in 2011, she has not been hospitalized. She has not only improved her health but over the last few years has been educating herself more about CF and learning how to beat it everyday. "Life isn't easy but through this grant I've taken on challenges, both physically and mentally to improve my well being...

Teala is a second-time grant recipient who applied for a grant for a YMCA gym membership, which will enable her to work out and participate in Zumba classes. While she enjoys modeling, Teala knows that her efforts to keep up a healthy weight also require her to work out and stay in shape. With the variety of activities and classes offered at the Y, she looks forward to continually trying new things that help improve her health and help her lungs feel better. "I know that when my lungs feel better that I feel better, and that is why this grant is so important to me."

Anthony enjoys playing baseball very much, which he finds helps with his CF by the physical workouts required in training for any given game. He enjoys the sport because it is fun, and he gets to be with his friends. Getting a gym membership at the YMCA will help Anthony stay in shape. "I know this grant would help improve my life because going to the YMCA can be lots of fun with many things to do to help improve my strength and health."

Sheila started doing yoga a few years ago and has found that her life has been transformed. Since beginning to take classes, once a week, she has increased to doing yoga 5-7 days a week and has not been hospitalized since starting yoga. She has found that through yoga she not only feels healthier physically but also mentally. Sheila is a single mother of two, and yoga is the perfect way for her to stay healthy and balanced.

Anthony has found that practicing Tae Kwon Do has taught him how to be a stronger person. It has also taught him about committing to something and following through with it. Practicing Tae Kwon Do has helped his CF by strengthening his lungs and body. Anthony has always been very good about keeping up with his CF treatments, and he knows that continuing with martial arts will help him stay active as he gets older.

Sophia is a very active little girl. She likes to dance and play on her trampoline. Being able to take swimming lessons will boost her confidence and make her more comfortable in the water. The exercise she will get from swimming and moving in the water will also be beneficial to her lungs and overall CF health.

When Bernard is lifting weights, it makes him feel like he has power in his life, like he can do anything he wants. When he works out, he forgets that he has CF and can keep up with the others around him. Weightlifting also helps him mentally by putting him in a good mood, that no one can bring down. Having a gym membership is important to Bernard because it would get him out of the house and give him something to look forward to.

Sarah doesn't let her CF keep her from doing the things she loves. She has been playing volleyball for a number of years and loves it. She plans on playing for as long as she possibly can. Volleyball helps her physically by working her lungs and making her stronger. It helps her mentally by reminding her that she can do everything that everyone else can do.

Elizabeth hopes one day to play professional volleyball when she's an adult. She knows that playing as much and as often as she can will make her lungs healthier and make her stronger. She loves to play volleyball with her friends and family.