My Nonprofit Reviews

As a volunteer in this organization, I have just returned from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia with my daughter, also a Board Member of the Take a Breather Foundation. We went to deliver the latest gift, an Apple Lap-top, to an 11 year old girl living with Cystic Fibrosis, who is waiting for a lung transplant. It was such a privilege to be there with her, her parents and her grandparents when she received this gift......her wish. When it was handed to her, she kind of looked up with a twinkle in her eye even before opening it....the package was beautifully wrapped and she couldn't see what was in it, but from the weight of the box, she probably guessed what it might be.
Before unwrapping the box, she very carefully read every word of the card Matt, who also lives with CF, had sent with it. Her parents commented that she always reads the cards first before opening any package. Anyway, when she opened it, she just had the best smile on her face.....the therapist and the social worker both commented that it was the first time they had seen her smile since being admitted to the hospital.....and she continued to smile several times during our short visit. She was due to resume therapy. The therapist commented that this gift was "the best therapy".
It was 'a gift' for us to be able to be there and experience the happiness of a young girl, who is bravely waiting for a new set of lungs, and to witness her gratitude and that of her family for this gift, which is the result of all the work of the many caring volunteers and the very generous people who donate, and have donated their time, talent and financial support to this CF organization for many years.

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