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October 11, 2015

Speaking at Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.-San Carlos, CA

Novartis Phamaceuticals

Margarete Cassalina, author of the memoir, Beyond Breathing , will be speaking at a Novartis Pharmaceuticals-San Carlos, CA to their associates during their "Quality Days" event. …

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Giveaways · December 3, 2013

The Gift of LOVE…it’s a one size fits all. (The ‘Beyond Breathing’ Book Give-away)

Back by popular demand... Read below and see how YOU can receive a FREE  signed copy of BEYOND BREATHING ****************************************************************************************************************************** The Gift of LOVE...it's a one size fits all. In …

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Personal Journey · March 12, 2013

20 years and 13 pennies

My baby girl is turning 20. In heaven. This is a CELEBRATION of her life...join me won't you? Scroll with me for a minute down memory lane...   Jena was born to live two worlds.   She was special (and messy) from day one.   She wore her own …

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Motivation & Perseverance, Personal Journey · February 19, 2012

Waiting is the hardest part…

The other day I was excited to meet, in person, my Facebook friend who is a young, newly engaged, inspiring woman who happens to have cystic fibrosis...and is being evaluated for a double lung transplant. We were to meet for coffee at the local Starbucks close to her home. It never ceases to …

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Uncategorized · November 5, 2011

11/05/2011 — ADP Payroll Services

Margarete Cassalina, author of the memoir, Beyond Breathing ,  talked to ADP's Women's Sales Leaders about work/life balance. …

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Motivation & Perseverance · June 19, 2010

Make it

I am in the 9th hour of a 12-hour car ride from New York to North Carolina, in the backseat, with no control of the music or temperature of the car. At least I have a stash of chocolate and my laptop to keep me sane. My expectations for this trip were low and by low I mean I would have gladly …

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Appearances, Cystic Fibrosis · June 17, 2009

06/17/2009 — CBS 2 New York Interview

CBS 2 News Interview

Margarete Cassalina, author of the memoir, Beyond Breathing , was interviewed by Cindy Hsu on CBS 2 New York. …

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Appearances, Cystic Fibrosis · June 9, 2009

06/11/2009 — New York Times: The Voices of Cystic Fibrosis

Margarete Cassalina, author of the memoir, Beyond Breathing , was interviewed by The New York Times. The article in the Well Section was titled:  The Voices of Cystic Fibrosis Click here to read: NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE   …

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