“In 2018, when my beloved daughter Claire Wineland passed away from cystic fibrosis, the torch she passed to me felt incredibly heavy,” Claire’s Place Foundation Executive Director Melissa Yeager. “At first, I wasn’t sure I could continue this work at Claire’s Place without her, but as time went on, I realized I couldn’t let her light go out. A heartfelt thank you to the Los Angeles Business Journal for honoring me with this award. It’s a recognition of the work we do, the dedicated support of my incredible team, and, most importantly, the strength and resilience of the cystic fibrosis community we are honored to serve.”

Due to economic uncertainties and skyrocketing costs, 2023 is a difficult financial year for the cystic fibrosis (CF) community. We are experiencing a record number of  grant requests for our Extended Hospital Stay Grant Program. Recurring donations are a wonderful way to show your support for as little as $19 a month!