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affected by lung disease
IPF CLINICAL TRIAL FOR DIAGNOSED PATIENTS
A clinical trial is assessing whether an investigational
treatment (LYT-100) works for patients living with Idiopathic
Pulmonary Fibrosis (IPF).
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Join Us for Our August In Person Meeting
We’re excited to welcome Maria Cazares, a Respiratory Therapist from Providence Little Company of Mary Pulmonary & Cardiac Rehab, as this month’s featured speaker.
Topic
Pulmonary Rehabilitation: Why It Matters
Maria has been a Respiratory Therapist for 26 years, spending the last five years specializing in pulmonary rehabilitation. She has dedicated her career to helping patients rebuild lung strength, regain independence, and breathe easier every day.
Date: Sunday, August 16th
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: 9402 Oak St, Bellflower, CA 90706
Lunch will be served.
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Terri Pilawa
📞 (310) 948-5397
✉️ terri@onebreathfoundation.org
October's In Person Event
One Breath Foundation Celebrate on the runway
Falling into Fashion Fundraiser Event
When: Oct 18, 2026
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
Where: 9402 Oak St. Bellflower, CA 90706
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Thank YOU Lhoist for your very generous donation to One Breath Foundation.
We are deeply grateful to Lhoist for their generous sponsorship of $1,000 in support of the One Breath Foundation. As a company that champions values of respect, integrity, and courage, Lhoist’s commitment to enriching communities aligns perfectly with our mission to make a lasting impact on the lives of those in need of vital organ transplants.
Our Mission
Our mission is to assist those waiting for a life-saving organ transplant and post-transplant patients that are struggling with their recovery, with restricted incomes. In addition, we assist patients, caregivers, and their families overcome difficult times, by holding a monthly support group meeting to educate, encourage, inspire, and give hope throughout their journey.
One Breath Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded by Gloria Rodriguez in June 2007
Gloria Rodriguez
Founder
Valeria & Gloria
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- Meet Terri Pilawa President of One Breath Foundation
Terri Pilawa’s Journey
In August 2009, Terri Pilawa married her best friend, beginning a journey filled with love, life, and sacrifice. Initially misdiagnosed with asthma, her condition worsened until, in 2012, she was accurately diagnosed with NSIP (Non-Specific Interstitial Pneumonia) Pulmonary Fibrosis. As her health declined, Terri underwent a life-saving double lung transplant at USC Keck Medical in June 2015.
Following the transplant, Terri embraced her second chance at life—traveling with her husband, attending events, and cherishing time with loved ones. She became a passionate advocate for organ donation, serving as a One Legacy Ambassador, Nevada Donor Network Advocate, UNOS Ambassador, and CEO of One Breath Foundation. In April 2019, she met her donor’s family, honoring the young woman, Maria Berfalia Quinteros, who had saved her life.
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