“I am extremely passionate about the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation-Western PA Chapter,” Nancy Seifert shared, “because I am the proud grandmother of Lucia and Palmer, two-year-old identical twin girls with the rarest form of Cystic Fibrosis (CF).”

“Upon birth, they were life-flighted to UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, a two-hour drive from home, where they spent their first 104 days in the NICU. They endured several surgeries and had a few close calls. The girls are currently doing well and thriving, but their genetic mutation doesn’t respond to the medications currently available.”

As part of Team CiaPom, Seifert participated in the Give Back Group program for the Egg My Yard for a Cure fundraiser she organized in Johnstown, PA, on April 8, 2023, to raise money for the rare form of CF her granddaughters have. Volunteers hid candy-filled eggs in donors’ yards so their children could wake up to an Easter egg hunt

Several family members and friends came in from out of town. Volunteer "bunnies" filled the eggs with stickers and candy on Friday evening. With seven teams of two people, preparing routes and bagging and tagging eggs, they delivered 2,000 eggs to 36 houses in two hours! 

The fundraiser sparked the giving spirit of the community. Several people shared their personal stories of how CF has affected their lives. Local businesses provided donations and matching funds. Seifert and Team CiaPom raised $8,310. The $2,000 GBU Give Back Group match brought the total up to $10,310! “We are grateful for the Give Back Group matching program and are proud to be members of GBU!” Seifert said.