"The quiet courage and determination of CF families inspires me; it is for these families that we work day in and day out."
The Boomer Esiason Foundation’s staff is comprised of individuals with expertise in cystic fibrosis and program development, event planning and fundraising, marketing and communications, and management. The Board of Directors includes leaders in the business community who generously give of their time and resources in support of BEF’s critical mission. These dedicated people may come from all walks for life, but they all agree on one thing: they’ll do whatever it takes to beat cystic fibrosis.

Sure, we have raised millions of dollars to help find a cure for cystic fibrosis. But our mission isn't all about fundraising; it's also about supporting the CF community. To that end, we have developed a variety of programs to help people with CF live, breathe and succeed ... despite the disease.

Pete Abitante

Special Assistant to the Commissioner National Football League

Pete Abitante is the Special Assistant to the Commissioner of the National Football League, where he's been employed since 1978. He moved into his current role in 2006, shortly after Roger Goodell was selected commissioner. Prior to that, Pete held various positions in the league's public relations department, including AFC Director of Information and Senior Director of International Public Affairs. In that latter role, he traveled the world on behalf of the league, overseeing media relations while helping develop an interest in American football and the NFL. In 1987, Pete met Boomer and Cheryl Esiason in Italy, where Boomer was involved in a football camp. They have been friends ever since. Pete joined the BEF Board of Directors in 2000. A graduate of Washington & Lee University, he lives in northern New Jersey with his wife, Debbie, and their children, George and Elle.

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