As the cost of living continues to increase, individuals and families living with cystic fibrosis are among those most affected.
In addition to rising fuel costs to attend essential hospital appointments, those with cystic fibrosis are also faced with higher food bills due to the cost involved in sustaining the high-calorie diet necessary to maintain a healthy weight. Costs also include keeping their homes warm to prevent lung infections, and increased energy bills to run essential medical appliances such as nebulisers and oxygen concentrators.
With these costs having to take precedence of limited resources, individuals affected by cystic fibrosis often find themselves prioritising bills/rent over the additional nutrition vital for their wellbeing and this leads to increased hospital admissions.
Through the Movement for Good award, The Leanne Fund will provide supermarket vouchers to help offset this additional cost thus alleviating the stress for the individual or family. Alternatively, we will make a direct payment to their energy provider towards their heating costs which in turn will mean they have more money to purchase essential food shopping.
By providing cystic fibrosis sufferers and their families with this lifeline support, The Leanne Fund in partnership with Movement for Good will help to alleviate any unnecessary stress and anxiety for individuals and families.
