Inspiring Hope and Happiness for Those with Cystic Fibrosis
Inspiring Hope and Happiness for Those with Cystic Fibrosis

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