EVERY BREATH IS A GIFT.
EVERY BREATH IS A BLESSING.

WHAT WE DO

Child Life Society is the premier organization that assists Cystic Fibrosis Patients and their families.

LifeShine Respite Homes: Key West

Child Life Society’s flagship project, LifeShine Respite Homes are a lifeline for CF patients. They provide remarkable relief to the most difficult symptoms that challenge daily living and quality of life.
Ten days of immersion in the natural tropical atmosphere found uniquely in Key West brings months of relief after the patient returns home.

Medical Equipment Assistance

CLS assists families purchase the costly medical equipment needed for CF patients when insurance doesn't cover the expense or imposes large co-pays.

Home and Family Assistance

CF affects the entire family. That is why CLS offers counseling help, financial assistance, and even cleaning help to give families a respite from the challenge.

Specialized Nutritional Supplements

CF Patients often need a large regimen of vitamins and supplements to boost their immune system and nourishment. CLS helps families cover their costs.

ABOUT CF

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most prevalent chronic genetic disease. CF primarily affects the lungs and digestive system and makes a child more vulnerable to repeated lung infections. It causes the body to produce an abnormally thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs and can lead to life-threatening lung infections. These secretions also obstruct the pancreas, preventing digestive enzymes from reaching the intestines to help break down and absorb food.

The lungs and pancreas are most affected, causing various breathing and digestive problems, and allows bacteria to remain and cause infection. Thick mucus can also be found in the pancreas - an organ that produces enzymes that support the body's digestion process. CF patients have trouble digesting food and absorbing its vitamins and nutrients.