Nancy's Lung Transplant Journey: Sacks for CF Scholarship

Welcome friends and family!

Thank you for visiting my blog. It documents my amazing journey from pre to post double lung transplant. I am a 37 year old mother and wife with Cystic Fibrosis who has been more greatly blessed than I could ever imagine possible!

It has been a bumpy ride, but God has given me strength, love, friendship, and, FINALLY, health. My prayers have been answered, my miracle was granted, and I want to share the joy of my new life with you.

If you are a first time visitor, please take a moment to watch The Miracle of Transplantation video below. To me, pictures speak a thousand words.

My entries begin in April of 2008 and my double lung transplant was December 10. Scroll down to my blog archive and you can read from the beginning or jump around. If you are looking for a specific topic, you can use the search engine.

Please feel free to contact me with questions or feedback, I would love to hear from you!

I hope I can help you to experience the love God has for each and every one of us!

May God Bless You with Miracles in Your Life! Nancy

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Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Sacks for CF Scholarship

When I was in college I received a scholarship through Solvay, so I wanted to pass this information on. If you are in college or are preparing to go to college, you should definitely consider applying for this scholarship!

The Boomer Esiason Foundation has done so many wonderful things for the CF community. They provided money for me while I was living in Pittsburgh awaiting transplant. I am so grateful for such wonderful organizations who truly care about people with CF!

Scholarships Program for Individuals with Cystic Fibrosis (CF)

Now in its fifth year and with a new supporter, "Sacks for CF" means money in the bank for college students who have cystic fibrosis.

For every sack recorded during NFL Monday Night Football games, Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. will donate $1000 to the Boomer Esiason Foundation Scholarship Program.

Solvay has supported the CF community for more than 20 years by providing nutritional, educational, and financial resources to those touched by CF through its SolvayCARES program (learn more by visiting SolvayCARES.com).

Through the BEF/SolvayCARES partnership, "Sacks for CF" funds will be awarded to 30 college students, based on their academic achievements and adherence to daily CF therapy.

"The missions of the Boomer Esiason Foundation and Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc. have always been closely aligned. Both organizations have a history of supporting the day-to-day needs of those living with cystic fibrosis while not losing sight of the goal to find a cure. Through our SolvayCARES partnership - which includes Solvay's support of our Sacks for CF Scholarship Program - we are working together to make a difference in patients' lives." Boomer Esiason

HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SACKS FOR CF SCHOLARSHIP

Applications and all documentation must be received by Friday, January 15, 2010.
The names of scholarship winners will be announced on Super Bowl Sunday, February 7, 2010.

· Applications should be mailed to the following address:

Boomer Esiason Foundation
c/o Jerry Cahill
483 10th Avenue, Suite 300
New York, NY 10018

· For more information, contact:

· Jerry Cahill at 646-292-7937

· E-mail: jcahillBEF@aol.com

· Visit: http://www.esiason.org/

The Sacks for CF Scholarship Program is made possible through the financial support of Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Deadline: Applications and all documentation must be received by Jerry Cahill by Friday, January 15, 2010.