 Lindsey Rose Meyer was a vivacious and motivated young woman who attended St. Mary’s High School in Rutherford, NJ. In her life, Lindsey lived with Cystic Fibrosis, a disease that drastically impacts an individual’s lungs and ability to breathe. Lindsey never let this illness interfere with her love and zest for life. Lindsey was an active participant in Teen Institute programs during high school, serving as a member of the statewide youth staff and also as her high school prevention group’s president. Lindsey also was well known for leading CF support groups during her numerous stays in hospitals, helping younger patients with CF to come to terms with the disease and to learn from Lindsey’s experiences. On February 8, 2001, Lindsey lost her long and fiercely fought battle with Cystic Fibrosis. In her life, Lindsey gave tirelessly to others and reminded everyone to look at life as a challenge to be embraced, not feared. Lindsey laughingly taught others to not only take from life, but to also give back as much as possible. It is in her name and honor that the Lindsey Meyer Memorial Foundation (LMMF) was formed in 2001, and the Lindsey Meyer Teen Institute was established in 2005.
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