Program Guidelines

In keeping the mission of the Take A Breather Foundation (TAB), the following Program Guidelines have been assembled by the Wish Committee and approved by the Board of Directors of the organization.

1. The patient must have a physician diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis.
2. Patients will not be eligible if they previously had a Wish fulfilled by another organization*.
3. Patients must be nominated by a health care professional who is a member of their CF care team.
4. The patient should be 3 years old or above.
5. The patient’s family is without the financial means to pay for the wish they are requesting.
6. Only one Wish will be granted per patient.
7. Wishes that include travel must be within the continental US. A minor must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian.
8. Patients must secure their CF team’s medical authorization to travel, on a copy of the physician’s letterhead.
9. The mission of TAB is to provide a breather, in the form of a respite, for the patient and immediate family – parents/legal guardians/caretakers and siblings who are dependents. TAB will not assume costs for non-immediate family members. *
10. Patients must receive care from one of our partnering CFF accredited care centers.*
11. The nominee has read and understands the “Pay It Forward Pledge”. It is strongly encouraged that the wish recipient and their family participate, but it is optional.
12. Wishes will not be approved for cash or financial assistance of any type (eg rent, mortgage, utilities), pets, medical equipment, or home improvements.
13. The patient must complete the appropriate paperwork and return it to TAB in the required timeframe.
14. The TAB Wish Committee maintains sole discretion with approval.

*Certain circumstances will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.