"Wow, you have beautiful eyes, are they yours?" This was the question slash compliment from the cashier at Publix this morning. "Thank you, yes they are, and so are the wrinkles," I answered; covering up my inability to take a compliment by my self-deprecating humor. It was …
Beyond Breathing
Because I am a CF Mama
♥ So here's the thing... I am a CF Mama I am 50% genetically responsible for my two kids having Cystic Fibrosis and I am 100% responsible for my unconditional love for them. I became a prized fighter against insurance companies, unnecessary testing, and ridiculous bureaucratic …
CF Foundation’s 2019 Volunteer Leadership Conference, San Diego, CA
Margarete Cassalina, the author of the memoir, Beyond Breathing and fictional novel See You At Sunset, will be joining other dedicated volunteers for 2019 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's National Volunteer Leadership Conference in San Diego, CA. March 29-30th More information …
10 year Anniversary of Beyond Breathing
Today, it has been ten years since the title went live. Today, it has been 4,348 days since I hugged my daughter. Beyond Breathing began on Dec 12, 2006, when I received a $100 check, along with a sympathy letter, from a friend who donated the $100 to The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation but said it …
The most unbelievably true story that ever happened to me.
This truly is the most unbelievable story that has ever happened to me and I’d like to share it with you. The backstory was copied from my Facebook page post dated 12/11/15. You may also notice that I had written an abbreviated version of it in my 2016 Xtreme Hike CF fundraising letter. (The …
Milton Library Celebrates Founder’s Day with Author Margarete Cassalina
Milton Library Celebrates Founder's Day with Local Author Margarete Cassalina The Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library in Milton New York is pleased to announce that Margarete Cassalina, a Milton resident and author of the award-winning book Beyond Breathing which recounts her struggle …
CF Foundation’s 2018 Volunteer Leadership Conference, Washington, D.C.
Margarete Cassalina, the author of the memoir, Beyond Breathing and fictional novel See You At Sunset, will be joining other dedicated volunteers for 2018 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's National Volunteer Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C. March 16 - 17th More information regarding …
CF Education Day: Des Moines, IA
Margarete Cassalina, the author of the memoir, Beyond Breathing and fictional See You At Sunset, will be speaking at Blank Children's Hospital's CF Education Day in Des Moines, IA Family Education Day will be held at The Iowa Health System Kelley Conference in the Education and …