BreatheStrong+ is about building healthier habits across exercise, nutrition, and mental well-being. BreatheStrong+ is our virtual wellness program. It’s community. It’s information. It’s empowerment. While designed for anyone with cystic fibrosis, all are welcome!
If you’re looking for daily motivation, new wellness ideas, or just a place to belong, BreatheStrong+ is here for you. Children under 13 are welcome with parental permission, and there’s something for everyone, regardless of fitness level.
BreatheStrong+ is FREE for those with CF. We request a $35 registration free from those who do not have CF.
When you register, you’ll automatically get your own Charity Footprints page, which tracks your activity and fundraising progress. Fundraising is completely optional, but it’s a great way to support BreatheStrong CF’s mission while sharing your wellness journey.
Whether you’re walking your dog, dancing in your living room, or trying a new recipe—it all counts. Join the CF community that’s moving together for stronger, healthier lives.
All Exercise Grant recipients (13+) are required to join BreatheStrong+ to be eligible for a renewal grant.
A Fun, Point-Based Program to Keep You Motivated!
With BreatheStrong+, every healthy choice you make brings you closer to awesome incentive prizes—because progress should be celebrated!
You’ll earn points (we call them Footprints) in three fun and simple ways:
- Logging fitness activities
- Fundraising for BreatheStrong CF (encouraged, not required)
- Completing wellness challenges and building healthy habits
All your points—from workouts to wellness wins—add up to your total Footprints.
For example:
Reach 1,000 Footprints and score an exclusive BreatheStrong+ T-shirt!
It’s easy to track your progress:
- Connect your fitness device (Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Watch, etc.) or enter your activities manually.
- Use our fitness-to-miles conversion chart and wellness points guide to see how quickly your Footprints can grow. The more you move and engage, the more you earn—one healthy step at a time!
AffloVest Giveaway
We’re excited to offer a Quarterly AffloVest Giveaway for participating CF warriors in the US!
The AffloVest is a mobile, lightweight airway clearance vest that makes it easier to get your treatment anytime, anywhere—at home, at school, or even on the go.
This is a competitive process. All who apply will not be awarded an AffloVest.
To be eligible:
- Complete the giveaway application
- Maintain a minimum of 5,000 Footprints in a calendar quarter
A winner will be selected from eligible participants each quarter—so keep moving, keep tracking, and take one step closer to a game-changing tool in your CF care routine!
Learn more about the AffloVest at www.afflovest.com.
Thanks to Our Sponsors:
General Questions
Do I have to fundraise to participate?
Nope—fundraising is not required, but it’s a powerful way to make an even bigger impact!
When you register, a personal page is automatically created to track your fitness progress and fundraising efforts. Sharing your page is completely optional. However, every dollar raised helps us provide exercise grants, critical needs support, and keep BreatheStrong+ free for the CF community.
We encourage you to consider sharing your story and inviting others to support your journey. Even small donations can lead to real change in the lives of people with CF.
How do I know what challenges and content are active or coming up?
We make it easy to stay in the loop! Here’s how you can keep up with everything happening in BreatheStrong+:
Follow BreatheStrong CF on Instagram and Facebook for updates, reminders, and inspiration
Check your email—we’ll send you info about upcoming challenges and activities and a monthly newsletter at the beginning of every month.
Use the Chat feature in the Charity Footprints to get real-time updates and community messages. (On the mobile app, you’ll find Chat in the bottom menu.)
Stay connected so you don’t miss a thing!
Can my child participate?
Yes—they absolutely can! BreatheStrong+ is open to all ages, and we love seeing kids get active and involved.
If your child doesn’t have their own email or computer access, you can create an account on their behalf using your email address to receive all communications. As a matter of fact, children must be 13 or older (with parental permission) to have their own account.
When will I get my t-shirt?
Once you earn 1,000 Footprints—your combined total of fitness, fundraising, and wellness activity points—we’ll ship your exclusive BreatheStrong+ t-shirt right to you!
You can easily track your progress using the Charity Footprints leaderboard.
On the Charity Footprints app:
- Tap Leaderboards from the bottom menu
- Use the toggle at the top to switch between Individual and Team Leaderboards
- (Note: You can’t view individual progress pages in the app—see browser directions below)
On a browser:
- Visit htt
- Click the menu lines in the top right and select LogIn
- After logging in, click the arrow next to your profile picture to open the menu
- Choose either Individual Leaderboard or Team Leaderboard to check your Footprints total
How do I apply for the quarterly AffloVest giveaway?
Click HERE to submit your application. If you apply more than once, we’ll consider your most recent submission during the selection process.
To be eligible, you must:
- Be a Charity Footprints participant with at least 5,000 Footprints in the current quarter
- Complete the AffloVest giveaway application.
Our team carefully reviews each application and considers:
- Financial need
- Potential impact on your quality of life and health
- Thoughtfulness and completeness of your application
Once you’ve applied, you’ll be considered each round as long as you continue to meet the 5,000-point minimum—no need to reapply unless you want to update your application content.
How are Ambassadors chosen?
Those interested in becoming a BreatheStrong+ Ambassador can apply HERE. We review applications throughout the year, considering each applicant’s qualifications, personal experience with cystic fibrosis, and passion for wellness and community impact.
The application is open year-round, and we welcome voices from all across the CF community. Whether you’re living with CF, a caregiver, or a dedicated supporter, if you’re ready to inspire others and lead by example—we want to hear from you!
Fitness and Activity Tracking Questions
How will I track my workouts?
Connect a Tracker
Easily sync your fitness devices like Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Watch, Google Fit, Misfit, or Strava to automatically track your workouts. You can also download the Charity Footprints app for iOS or Android and track your workouts directly.
From the Charity Footprints App:
Tap MORE in the bottom right menu, then select Device Integrations to connect your devices.
From a Web Browser:
Visit www.charityfootprints.com/breathestrong, click the menu icon (☰) at the top right, then log in. Click the arrow next to your profile picture and select Devices to link your tracker.
Use the Charity Footprints App for Run, Walk, or Bike Distance
Don’t have a tracker? No problem! The Charity Footprints app lets you record workouts manually by using your phone’s GPS to capture distance.
From the app’s home page, scroll down and tap the green RECORD WORKOUT button before you start your run, walk, or bike ride.
Manually Enter Exercise
If you prefer or need to log workouts manually, you can do so easily:
On the App: Scroll down to My Fitness on the home page and tap the green Add button.
On the Website: After logging in, select Activities/Workouts from the dropdown menu to upload your workout details.
Need an eligible tracker? BreatheStrong+ Fitbit Grant Request to be considered for a FitBit grant!
Activities Other than Run, Walk, Bike, Swim
We track progress in miles. If your workout is time-based (like yoga or a workout video), use our Minutes-to-Miles conversion chart to convert your effort into miles and record your fitness points accurately.
Resources:
Minutes to Miles Chart
How do I connect a fitness tracker?
Charity Footprints makes it easy to earn points automatically by syncing your favorite fitness tracker! We support Fitbit, Garmin, Apple Watch, Google Fit, Misfit, and Strava — or you can use the Charity Footprints mobile app to track your workouts.
From the Charity Footprints App:
- Tap More in the bottom menu
- Select Device Integrations
- Choose your device and follow the login prompts to connect
From CharityFootprints.com/BreatheStrong:
- Log in to your account
- Click the arrow next to your profile picture (top right corner)
- Scroll down and click Devices
- Select your device type and follow the instructions
No Tracker? No Problem!
Use the Charity Footprints app to track your distance on walks, runs, or bike rides using your phone’s GPS.
From the app home screen, scroll down and tap the green RECORD WORKOUT button before you head out!
Need an eligible tracker? BreatheStrong+ Fitbit Grant Request to be considered for a FitBit grant!
How else can I earn points?
We want to reward you for all your wellness activities! Whether you are trying a new recipe or managed to get 7+ hours of sleep. Wellness goes beyond just activity and exercise.
Logging your wellness activities is quick and easy — and it’s done in the same place as manually logging your fitness!
From the Charity Footprints App:
- Scroll down the home screen until you find My Activities
- Tap the green Add button
- Click the plus (+) sign at the top and choose your wellness activity from the list
From a Browser:
- Visit www.charityfootprints.com/breathestrong
- Click the menu icon (☰) in the top right corner and select LogIn
- Once logged in, click the navy LOG ACTIVITY button (top of the page, left of your profile photo)
- Select your wellness activity and submit
Need ideas?
Click HERE to see the full list of wellness activities you can log!