Helping Children & Adults with Cystic Fibrosis

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The Lagnese family established the Muriel’s Breath of Life Foundation in 2010 to help close the financial gaps of care for people in the tri-state area of Pittsburgh affected by Cystic Fibrosis.

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Muriel’s Breath of Life is a non-profit initiative created by Muriel’s family and friends to honor the life and memory of Muriel Lagnese by helping Cystic Fibrosis patients and their families cover medical expenses and associated costs that are not covered by health insurance.

Funds raised by Muriel’s Breath of Life are administered by the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation and are intended for CF patients with special financial needs who are undergoing treatment at the Adult Cystic Fibrosis Care Program at UPMC’s Comprehensive Lung Center or the Antonio J. and Janet Palumbo Cystic Fibrosis Center at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

 

Purchase a CD or a Lagnese Family Cookbook to support Muriel’s Breath of Life

To order a CD or a Lagnese Family Cookbook to support Muriel’s Breath of life, please […]

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2020 MBOL Golf Raffle

I am excited to announce the MBOL golf raffle for 2020. This year’s raffle presents a […]

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2019 Annual MBOL Picnic

The ninth MBOL picnic was held on September 2, 2019 at the Rose Barn in North […]

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“8-year old Morgan has Cystic Fibrosis. While his parents were accustomed to caring for Morgan’s medical needs, they never expected that their own health was also fragile until Morgan’s mother suddenly became gravely ill. Although temporarily unemployed, Morgan’s father attended school to become a certified electrician in the evenings and juggled Morgan’s care and visits with his wife during the days. Muriel’s Breath of Life helped Morgan’s dad afford his many travel expenses as he balanced his wife’s care, Morgan’s care, night school and his many other commitments. Morgan’s family was humbled by the generous assistance they received from Muriel’s Breath of Life.