2012
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May
- BEF Expands Amazon Storefront to Include More ‘You Cannot Fail’ Merchandise
- Second Annual NY Yankees Celebrity Softball Event to Benefit BEF
- Application Deadline for Scholarship of the Arts is May 16
- NYRR Opens Registration for 2012 Boomer’s CF Run to Breathe
- Vertex Reports Promising Interim Results for Phase 2 Trial of Kalydeco and VX-809
- Charity Navigator Awards BEF Second Consecutive Four-Star Rating
- ‘You Cannot Fail’ Book Now Available on Amazon.com
- Tickets on Sale Now for 2012 Refi Rock Spring Fling!
- Documentary on Eva Markvoort to Air May 3 on Oprah Winfrey Network
- New Facebook Tool Allows Members to Share Organ Donor Status
- Two Weeks Post-Transplant, Jerry Cahill Speaks Out on Organ Donation, CF Awareness Month
April- ‘Donate Life Month’ Takes on New Meaning with Jerry Cahill Lung Transplant
- New Website Offers Insight on Cystic Fibrosis Gene Mutations
- New Wind Sprint: Club CF Is Valuable Online Resource for CF Community
- Boston College Club Lacrosse Teams Compete to Fight CF
- Maryland Football ‘Lift for Life’ Event to Support BEF and CF Community
- Atlantic Cup Sailing Race to Benefit BEF and CF Community
- April 17 Deadline Approaches for CFCareForward Scholarship
- Celebrate ‘Donate Life Month’ By Registering to Become an Organ Donor
March- BEF Launches Online Shopping Cart Featuring ‘You Cannot Fail’ Merchandise
- New Podcast: Rick Lerz One Year After a Double-Lung Transplant
- Team Boomer Hits the Streets at NYC Half-Marathon
- Hoops and Hops: Check Out the Photos
- PMD Healthcare Giving Away Spiro PDs for World Asthma Day
- iTunes Offers App for CF Wind Sprint Video Series
- New CF Wind Sprint Looks at Transitioning from College to the Career World
- FDA Approves New Enzyme Therapy for People with CF
February- New CF Wind Sprint Looks at Transitioning from High School to College
- Rimington Trophy Scholarship Established to Support Students with CF
- Gilead Sciences Working to Address Supply Shortage of Cayston
- PMD Healthcare Launches Personal Spirometer To Monitor Lung Function
- New CF Wind Sprint Looks at Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult CF Care
- BEF Awards ‘Sacks for CF’ Scholarships to Outstanding Students with Cystic Fibrosis
- Sales of Team Boomer ‘Vintage’ Tees to Benefit Fight Against CF
January- FDA Approves KALYDECO™; Vertex to Begin Shipments Immediately
- Rimington Trophy Presented to ‘Unquestioned Leader’ of Michigan Football Team
- New Podcast: Colleen Caul’s ‘Run for Roses’
- Vertex Planning Additional KALYDECO™ Clinical Trials in 2012
- BEF Establishes Gunnar Esiason Scholarship Fund at Boston College
- Boomer Esiason to Co-Host ‘Live! with Kelly’ Show on January 11
- Rimington Trophy to be Presented to Michigan’s Molk on January 14
- Help Moganko Meet the Muppets and Boost CF Awareness
- What’s Your New Years Resolution? Want to Exercise More? Join Team Boomer!
2011
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December
- Sydney Esiason Discusses Being a CF Sibling
- 7th Annual Berkeley College Charity Car Show Raises More Than $25,000 for BEF
- Kalydeco (VX-770) Available to People with Critical Medical Need
- Mannitol Shown to Improve Lung Function When Added to Standard CF Therapy
- FDA Grants Priority Review for KALYDECO™ from Vertex Pharmaceuticals
- New CF Wind Sprint Demonstrates Exercises with Kettlebells
- Help Us Make a Difference in the Cystic Fibrosis Community
- YOU CANNOT FAIL Book and Merchandise Available Online, Just In Time for Holiday Gift Giving
- Michigan’s David Molk Named Recipient of 2011 Rimington Trophy
- New Podcast: Josh Mogren on Moving Forward After Losing a Sibling to CF
November- New Clues for Improving Antibiotics for Tolerant Bacteria
- How CF-Related Diabetes Differs from Types 1 and 2
- Genzyme and CFFT Announce Collaboration to Discover New CF Drugs
- December 15 Deadline Approaching for BEF Academic Scholarship
- Boomer Esiason Foundation Unveils New Logo for Team Boomer Athletic Program
- Team Boomer Opens Registration for 2012 NYC Half-Marathon
- Abbott Announces Winners of ‘CFChef Challenge’ Recipe Contest
- Team Boomer Marathoners Raise More Than $500,000 to Support CF Community
- CBS New York Features Team Boomer in Marathon Coverage
- New York Times Article Features Team Boomer Marathoner
- BEF Launches YOU CANNOT FAIL Campaign with Sale of Inspirational Book by Jerry Cahill
- Boomer’s Team Triumphs in Fordham Basketball Scrimmage
- New England Journal of Medicine Features Study of Kalydeco (VX-770)
October- Check Out the Photos from the 2011 Refi Rock Halloween Event
- Thirty Outstanding Students with CF to Receive ‘Sacks for CF’ Scholarship
- Vertex Applies to FDA for Priority Review, Approval of VX-770
- New Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint Demonstrates Reaching the Back with a Percussor
- Team Boomer Marathoner Qualifies for 2012 Olympic Trials
- Boomer Esiason to Host CF Education Event in Philadelphia
- NYRR Highlights Team Boomer Marathoner with CF
- Agile Sciences Gets NIH Grant to Study Treatment for Lung Infections
- FDA Requests Additional Study of Arikace®, Insmed Says
September- New Book on Ironman Triathletes Highlights Athlete with CF
- New Podcast: Marc Smolowitz, Director of ‘The Power of Two’
- Fishing and Golf Event in Mexico to Benefit CF, MS
- Nick News Special Focuses on Organ Donation, Features Teen with CF
- Tickets on Sale for Annual Refi Rock Halloween Party
- Troupe with CF Dancer Finishes in Second Place on America’s Got Talent
- CF Chef Recipe Contest Deadline is September 28
- Boomer and Carton Host Special Guests at BGC Charity Day Broadcast
- New Podcast Features Jerry Cahill on Getting Involved in the CF Community
- Boomer Esiason Remembers 9/11 in NFL Video Interview
- Dancer With CF Part of Troupe in Finals of 'America's Got Talent'
- Sales of Vineyard Vines Tie and Tote Bag Benefit BEF
- BEF Board Member Timothy O’Brien Remembered as 9/11 Anniversary Nears
August- 2011 Exercise for Life Scholarship Recipients Named by Boomer Esiason Foundation
- 'Power Of Two' Movie Hits Oscar Qualifying Circuit; Documentary Features Sisters With CF
- Team Boomer Issues Last Call for Guaranteed Spots in the 2011 ING NYC Marathon
- Save the Date: 2012 Boomer's CF Run to Breathe
- Pulmatrix Invests in Clinical Programs in Cystic Fibrosis and COPD
- BEF Releases Video Recapping Boomer's CF Run to Breathe
- 2011 CF Scholarship Recipients Named by Boomer Esiason Foundation
- Insmed Announces Clinical Hold on ARIKACE® Phase 3 Clinical Trials
- New York Yankees Present BEF with Proceeds from Softball Event
- New CF Wind Sprint Demonstrates Simple Exercises for the Legs
- CF Foundation Kicks Off 'Make Every Breath Count' Campaign
- National Minority Donor Awareness Day Marks Fifteenth Anniversary on August 1
- Teen with CF Educates Multicultural Populations About Organ Donation and Coping with Serious Illness
July- Vertex Plans to Submit New Drug Application for VX-770 to FDA in October
- Most Parents Unaware of Medical Research Opportunities for Their Kids
- Changes in Lung Stem Cells May Contribute to CF Progression
- Electromed Awards Jerry Cahill First Annual Distinguished Service Award
- New Podcast Discusses Organizing CF Medical Information and Being Your Own Patient Advocate
- Battle of the Bugs: Pseudomonas Breaches Cell Wall of Rival Bacteria Without Hurting Itself
- Bacteria Use Batman-Like Grappling Hooks to 'Slingshot' on Surfaces, Researchers Find
- CF Chef Recipe Contest and Online Nutrition Program Launched by Abbott
- New Invasive Diagnostic Procedure Seems to Be No Advantage Over Current Standard Procedure
- FDA Approves 25,000 Lipase-Unit Strength of ZENPEP®
- Results and Photos from the CF Run to Breathe
- Thousands Participate in CF Run to Breathe
- BEF President Dave Rimington Featured on ESPN.com
- New Podcast Discusses Being a CF Parent
- The Summer's Hottest Party: Boomer and Carton on Fire Island
- Civilian Military Combine to Benefit BEF
June- New CF Wind Sprint Demonstrates Simple Upper Body Exercises
- NY Yankees Fundraiser: Check Out the Photos!
- Researchers Discover New Airway Stem Cell
- Esiason Hosts Charity Softball Games at Yankees Stadium
- New Report Helps Adolescents Transition to Adult Care
- Empire Challenge Photos Available Online
- Refi Rock Spring Fling ROCKS Statue of Liberty
- Support Gunnar Esiason and Jerry Cahill in the Run to Breathe
- LI Bests NYC in 16th Empire Challenge All-Star Game
- Irish Woman Receives Groundbreaking Lung Transplant
- Signaling Pathway Is 'Executive Software' of Airway Stem Cells, Researchers Find
- Changing Genetic ‘Red Light’ to Green Holds Promise for Treating Disease
- FDA Approves Infant Dosage for CREON
- Rare Diseases Often Caused by Mutations in Essential Genes, Researchers Find
- Vertex to Expand Access to VX-770 for Patients with Critical Medical Need
- VX-770 Shows Positive and Lasting Results Throughout 48-Week Phase 3 Study
- Phase 2 Study of VX-770 and VX-809 Show Promising Results in Patients with Most Common Mutation
- Aradigm Gets FDA Orphan Drug Designation for Ciprofloxacin for Inhalation in Bronchiectasis
- HHS Reduces Insurance Premiums for Pre-Existing Condition Plan
- Jerry Cahill Inducted into CHSAA Hall of Fame
- NY Yankees Celebrity Softball Event to Benefit BEF
- Exercise: A CF Photo Essay
May- Drug Shortages Force Hospitals to Hunt for Substitutes
- CF Bacteria Could Help Combat Other Superbugs, Researchers Find
- Boomer and Carton to Guest Judge on 'Iron Chef America'
- UnitedHealthcare to Present Annual Empire Challenge
- New CF Wind Sprint Demonstrates How to Use the PowerLung
- WCBS-TV to Air PSA on CF Run to Breathe
- Researchers Identify Genes Linked to Worsening of CF
- U.S. News Releases 2011-12 Rankings of Best Children's Hospitals
- Abbott Test Assists in CF Screening
- New Podcast Discusses Life Before and After a Double-Lung Transplant
- Run for a Cause: Set - and Achieve - an Exercise Goal
- What's Your CF IQ?
- Toronto Student Finds CF Treatment by 'Hacking' Supercomputer
- Jerry Cahill Awarded Ellis Island Medal of Honor
- New Podcast Focuses on Adulthood With CF
- WBUR Special Report on VX-770
- New CF Wind Sprint Demonstrates Cardio Exercises
- Simple Exercise Improves Lung Function in Children with Cystic Fibrosis
- NYRR Opens Registration for Boomer's Cystic Fibrosis Run to Breathe
- CF Awareness Month 2011: The Power of Exercise
April- New CF Wind Sprint on Stretching
- Drug Combo for CF Lung Infections Could Address Antibiotic Resistance, Researchers Say
- FDA Rejects Liprotamase, Calls for More Studies
- Boomer Urges Donor Registrations in New York State Campaign
- New Podcast on Getting Motivated Before and After a Lung Transplant
- CF Patients Fight Grim Prospect with Bright Outlook
- CFF Expands Vertex Partnership
- New Molecular Structures Could Fight Infectious Diseases Better than Conventional Antibiotics
- Clinical Trials Legislation Takes Effect
March- Pittsburgh Hospital Leads in Lung Transplants
- Vertex Press Release on VX-770 Phase 3 Clinical Trial
- VX-770 Trial: 'Profound Improvement' in Kids
- New Wind Sprint on Core Exercises
- Pig Model Of CF Improves Understanding Of Disease
- Researchers Explore 4-D Imaging of CF Lungs
- BEF Scholarship Apps Due 3/15
- FDA Panel Not Sold on Personal Genetic Testing
- New Team Boomer Video: Why Do You Run?
February- VX-770 Achieves Positive Results in Phase 3 Clinical Trial, Vertex Announces
- Axcan Pharma CEO Explains Impact of Axcan-Eurand Merger
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December
- Phase 3 Trial of Ataluren Expected to be Completed in 2011
- Denufosol Phase 3 Trial Published in Leading Medical Journal
- TCU Senior Wins 2010 Rimington Trophy
- Samsung, Sears and BEF Team Up to Tackle Cystic Fibrosis
November- New England Journal of Medicine Publishes Phase 2 Study of VX-770 for Treating Cause of CF
- Phase 2 Results Show Ataluren Restores Production of Functional CFTR Protein
- Cystic Fibrosis Gene Typo is a Double Whammy
- Growth Defects in CF May Start Before Birth, Study Finds
- Discovery Labs KL4 Surfactant Granted Orphan Drug Designation for the Treatment of CF
October- Pharmaxis Announces Positive Combined Phase 3 CF Trial Results
- Gilead's Cayston Beats Tobramycin Inhalation Solution in Six-Month Head-to-Head Study
- Analysis Shows TOBI Associated With Reduced Mortality in CF Patients With Common Lung Infection
- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Clinical Trial to Evaluate Combo of VX-770 and VX-809 Targeting CFTR Protein
- Impaired Metabolism in CF Lung Epithelial Cells Revealed by Metabolic Analysis
- Bacteria Identified as New Foe for CF Patients
- Human Growth Hormone Shows Promise in Treating Cystic Fibrosis Symptoms
September- University of Texas Researcher Receives $2.1 Million Grant to Focus on Drug Delivery to Lungs
- 'Improving Access to Clinical Trials Act' Passes U.S. House; Heads to President for Signatur
- PTC Therapeutics Awarded $1.6 Million FDA Grant to Support Ongoing Phase 3 Study of Ataluren
- iTunes Offers New App for Jerry Cahill's CF Podcasts
- Researchers: Vitamin D May Treat, Prevent Allergic Reaction to Mold in CF Patients
August- Luminex Announces Commercial Launch of New CF Genetic Screening Test
- BEF Awards $10,000 Scholarships to Two Student-Athletes
- Out of Grief Sprouts a Life-Saving Legacy
- 'Improving Access to Clinical Trials Act' Passes U.S. Senate in Victory for CF Advocates
July- New CF Drugs Bring Hope; More Survive Into Adulthood, But They Face New Challenges
- Eurand Reports Further Positive Data from Pancreatic Insufficiency Drug Study
- Cincinnati Children's Cited in US News Report As a 'Best' Hospital for CF Kids
- Limit Antibiotics for CF Exacerbations to 10 Days, Registry Study Says
- Lilly to Acquire Alnara; Company's Liprotamase Currently Under FDA Review
June- New Study Examines Impact of MRSA on CF
- Researchers Still Expect Genetic Mapping Project Will Lead to New Drugs
- FDA Extends Availability of Pancreatic Enzyme Therapy Pancrease Until Mid-July
- Pancreatic Enzyme Therapy Pancrease to Have Limited Availability, CFF Says
May- Data Suggest Denufosol May Hold Promise as an Early Intervention Treatment for CF
- Mpex Presents Positive Phase 2 Clinical Trial Results of Aeroquin Treatment in CF
- Aradigm Receives FDA Clearance for Clinical Trial of Inhaled Liposomal Ciprofloxacin
- Azithromycin Doesn't Always Help Lungs in CF Patients Without P. Aeruginosa, Study Finds
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BEF Expands Amazon Storefront to Include More ‘You Cannot Fail’ Merchandise
05/16/2012The Boomer Esiason Foundation has expanded its storefront on Amazon.com to include sports wristbands and paperweights from the popular You Cannot Fail: You Are the Hero of Your Own Story campaign.
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Second Annual NY Yankees Celebrity Softball Event to Benefit BEF
05/15/2012Tickets are on sale now for the second annual New York Yankees celebrity softball event that will benefit the Boomer Esiason Foundation and its fight against cystic fibrosis.
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Application Deadline for Scholarship of the Arts is May 16
05/09/2012Calling all CF artists! The May 16 application deadline for the Boomer Esiason Foundation's Scholarship of the Arts is coming up quickly, and we encourage all CF student-artists to apply.
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NYRR Opens Registration for 2012 Boomer’s CF Run to Breathe
05/08/2012The New York Road Runners have opened registration for the 2nd Annual Boomer's Cystic Fibrosis Run to Breathe. The 10K run-walk will be held July 21 in New York City's Central Park and is open to runners at all levels.
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Charity Navigator Awards BEF Second Consecutive Four-Star Rating
05/07/2012The Boomer Esiason Foundation has received its second consecutive four-star rating from Charity Navigator, an independent evalutator of U.S. philanthropic organizations.
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‘You Cannot Fail’ Book Now Available on Amazon.com
05/04/2012You Cannot Fail: You Are the Hero of Your Own Story — an inspirational book of personal reflections by Boomer Esiason Foundation Volunteer Jerry Cahill — now is available for sale on Amazon.com.
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Tickets on Sale Now for 2012 Refi Rock Spring Fling!
05/03/2012Tickets are on sale now for the Fourth Annual Refi Rock Spring Fling, to be held June 7 at the Central Park Zoo in New York City.
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Two Weeks Post-Transplant, Jerry Cahill Speaks Out on Organ Donation, CF Awareness Month
05/01/2012Jerry Cahill, who received a double-lung transplant in mid-April, shares his thoughts on organ donation, CF Awareness Month and his recently launched You Cannot Fail project.
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‘Donate Life Month’ Takes on New Meaning with Jerry Cahill Lung Transplant
04/23/2012This year's National Donate Life Month celebration took on new meaning on April 18 when the Boomer Esiason Foundation's Jerry Cahill underwent a double-lung transplant.
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New Wind Sprint: Club CF Is Valuable Online Resource for CF Community
04/16/2012Episode 25 of the CF Wind Sprint series focuses on Club CF, a website featuring stories about adults around the country who are living, breathing and succeeding with cystic fibrosis.
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Boston College Club Lacrosse Teams Compete to Fight CF
04/12/2012This weekend, the Boston College men’s and women’s club lacrosse teams will be facing off against the University of Pittsburgh and Northeastern University in a doubleheader to benefit cystic fibrosis.
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Maryland Football ‘Lift for Life’ Event to Support BEF and CF Community
04/09/2012The University of Maryland football team's Third Annual "Lift for Life" strength and conditioning competition will benefit the Boomer Esiason Foundation and the cystic fibrosis community.
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Atlantic Cup Sailing Race to Benefit BEF and CF Community
04/09/2012The Boomer Esiason Foundation is the official charitable partner of the 2012 Atlantic Cup, an annual sailing race that kicks off in Charleston, S.C., on May 11. Enter the Atlantic Cup sweepstakes for a chance to be on board a real race boat during the sprint leg in New York City.
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Celebrate ‘Donate Life Month’ By Registering to Become an Organ Donor
04/02/2012April is National Donate Life Month, a celebration honoring the generosity of organ, eye and tissue donors and their families and commemorating all transplant recipients in the United States.
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BEF Launches Online Shopping Cart Featuring ‘You Cannot Fail’ Merchandise
03/25/2012The Boomer Esiason Foundation has launched a new online shopping cart to make it easier for the cystic fibrosis community and others to purchase merchandise from the "You Cannot Fail: You Are the Hero of Your Own Story" campaign.
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New Podcast: Rick Lerz One Year After a Double-Lung Transplant
03/23/2012The latest cystic fibrosis podcast from the Boomer Esiason Foundation features an interview with 45-year-old Rick Lerz, one year after his double-lung transplant.
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Team Boomer Hits the Streets at NYC Half-Marathon
03/19/2012It was another great showing for Team Boomer at the 2012 New York City Half-Marathon on March 18. Check out the photos we snapped of our awesome runners in action!
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Hoops and Hops: Check Out the Photos
03/19/2012Check out the slideshow from the Second Annual Hoops and Hops for a Cure, held March 15 and organized by the BEF Young Professionals Committee.
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iTunes Offers App for CF Wind Sprint Video Series
03/16/2012The CF Wind Sprint series produced by the Boomer Esiason Foundation and BEF Volunteer Jerry Cahill now is available on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch.
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New CF Wind Sprint Looks at Transitioning from College to the Career World
03/05/2012Episode 24 of our CF Wind Sprint series examines transitioning from college to the career world with cystic fibrosis. It is the third in a three-part series on the major transitioning stages for people with CF.
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New CF Wind Sprint Looks at Transitioning from High School to College
02/22/2012Episode 23 of our CF Wind Sprint series examines transitioning from high school to college with cystic fibrosis. It is the second in a three-part series on the major transitioning stages for people with CF.
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Rimington Trophy Scholarship Established to Support Students with CF
02/20/2012The Boomer Esiason Foundation has established the Rimington Trophy Scholarship to recognize outstanding students who are living, breathing and succeeding with cystic fibrosis.
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New CF Wind Sprint Looks at Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult CF Care
02/10/2012Episode 22 of the CF Wind Sprint series examines transitioning from pediatric to adult CF care. It is the first in a three-part series on the major transitions for people with CF.
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BEF Awards ‘Sacks for CF’ Scholarships to Outstanding Students with Cystic Fibrosis
02/08/2012The Boomer Esiason Foundation has awarded prestigious "Sacks for CF" academic scholarships to 30 outstanding students with cystic fibrosis.
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Sales of Team Boomer ‘Vintage’ Tees to Benefit Fight Against CF
02/01/2012Proceeds from sales of a vintage-style Team Boomer t-shirt, designed by clothing manufacturer Homage, will benefit the Boomer Esiason Foundation and the cystic fibrosis community.
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Rimington Trophy Presented to ‘Unquestioned Leader’ of Michigan Football Team
01/27/2012The 2011 Rimington Trophy was formally awarded to the University of Michigan’s David Molk at the annual presentation event in mid-January. According to Michigan Sports Information Director Justin Dickens, Molk was "the unquestioned leader of our football team."
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New Podcast: Colleen Caul’s ‘Run for Roses’
01/09/2012The Boomer Esiason Foundation's latest video podcast traces Colleen Caul's "Run for Roses" — her 65-day running journey from St. Louis to New York City. Caul's project aims to boost awareness of cystic fibrosis, raises funds toward a cure, and share stories of the CF community.
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BEF Establishes Gunnar Esiason Scholarship Fund at Boston College
01/06/2012With Gunnar Esiason and his sister, Sydney, both attending Boston College, the Boomer Esiason Foundation has established a $10,000 scholarship to support the studies of a BC student.
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Boomer Esiason to Co-Host ‘Live! with Kelly’ Show on January 11
01/06/2012Our own Boomer Esiason will be Kelly Ripa's guest co-host on the January 11 "Live! With Kelly" television show.
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Rimington Trophy to be Presented to Michigan’s Molk on January 14
01/06/2012The 2011 Rimington Trophy will be awarded January 14 to University of Michigan senior David Molk. ESPN.com recently aired a touching profile of Molk, who lost his mother to cancer when he was in eighth grade.
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What’s Your New Years Resolution? Want to Exercise More? Join Team Boomer!
01/02/2012Whether your New Year's resolution is running your first 10K, training for a triathlon or conquering a big-city marathon, Team Boomer has an event that will help you meet your fitness goals and support the fight against CF.
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Sydney Esiason Discusses Being a CF Sibling
12/27/2011The sibling relationship is a special one, and it is especially important in families living with cystic fibrosis. In a brief interview, 19-year-old Sydney Esiason shares some thoughts on being a CF sibling and how BEF is making a difference for all families with CF.
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7th Annual Berkeley College Charity Car Show Raises More Than $25,000 for BEF
12/22/2011Vintage and collector cars from across the tri-state area recently rolled into the parking lot of Berkeley Collegefor the 7th Annual Charity Car Show. A total of 345 cars were registered in the show, which raised more than $25,000 for the Boomer Esiason Foundation.
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New CF Wind Sprint Demonstrates Exercises with Kettlebells
12/14/2011The Boomer Esiason Foundation has released Episode 21 of the Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint Series, which demonstrates a series of exercises that can be done using equipment called kettlebells.
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Help Us Make a Difference in the Cystic Fibrosis Community
12/13/2011In recognition of our achievements over the past year, and in anticipation of the challenges we face in the year to come, please consider making an end-of-year donation.
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YOU CANNOT FAIL Book and Merchandise Available Online, Just In Time for Holiday Gift Giving
12/13/2011Three new products from the YOU CANNOT FAIL campaign - a hard cover book, t-shirts and wristbands - now are available for purchase online, just in time for holiday gift giving.
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Michigan’s David Molk Named Recipient of 2011 Rimington Trophy
12/09/2011University of Michigan senior David Molk has been named the recipient of the 2011 Rimington Trophy, an annual award named for BEF President Dave Rimington.
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New Podcast: Josh Mogren on Moving Forward After Losing a Sibling to CF
12/02/2011In the latest podcast from the Boomer Esiason Foundation, 32-year-old Josh Mogren discusses living with cystic fibrosis and cerebral palsy, and how he moved forward after losing his sister to CF.
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December 15 Deadline Approaching for BEF Academic Scholarship
11/16/2011BEF encourages college students with cystic fibrosis to get started on their application for the General Academic Scholarship. The next application deadline for this program is December 15.
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Boomer Esiason Foundation Unveils New Logo for Team Boomer Athletic Program
11/14/2011The Boomer Esiason Foundation has unveiled a new, powerful logo for its quickly growing Team Boomer athletic and fundraising program.
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Team Boomer Opens Registration for 2012 NYC Half-Marathon
11/09/2011Team Boomer, an official charity partner of the 2012 NYC Half-Marathon, is accepting applications for the March 18 event.
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Team Boomer Marathoners Raise More Than $500,000 to Support CF Community
11/07/2011It was another successful ING New York City Marathon, as 115 Team Boomer marathoners brought in more than $500,000 to support cystic fibrosis research and the CF community.
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CBS New York Features Team Boomer in Marathon Coverage
11/05/2011CBS New York featured Team Boomer and the Boomer Esiason Foundation in its coverage of the November 6 New York City Marathon.
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New York Times Article Features Team Boomer Marathoner
11/04/2011Kevin Dwyer, who has cystic fibrosis and will run for Team Boomer in the NYC marathon on Sunday, was profiled in a recent New York Times feature story.
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BEF Launches YOU CANNOT FAIL Campaign with Sale of Inspirational Book by Jerry Cahill
11/04/2011The Boomer Esiason Foundation today announced the sale of limited edition copies of “YOU CANNOT FAIL: You Are the Hero of Your Own Story,” an inspirational book of personal reflections by BEF Volunteer Jerry Cahill.
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Boomer’s Team Triumphs in Fordham Basketball Scrimmage
11/03/2011The Fordham basketball players coached by Boomer Esiason bested the team coached by his WFAN co-host Craig Carton in an intersquad scrimmage that benefited the Boomer Esiason Foundation.
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Check Out the Photos from the 2011 Refi Rock Halloween Event
10/31/2011The 2011 Refi Rock Halloween event drew more than 800 partygoers. Check out the slideshow from the event!
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Thirty Outstanding Students with CF to Receive ‘Sacks for CF’ Scholarship
10/28/2011The Boomer Esiason Foundation encourages college students with cystic fibrosis to get started on their application for the exciting Sacks for CF Scholarship. The application deadline for the program is January 13, 2012.
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New Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint Demonstrates Reaching the Back with a Percussor
10/19/2011The Boomer Esiason Foundation has released Episode 20 of the CF Wind Sprint series: Using a Self-Administrator with a Percussor.
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Team Boomer Marathoner Qualifies for 2012 Olympic Trials
10/17/2011A Team Boomer athlete has qualified for the 2012 Olympic Women's Marathon Trials.
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Boomer Esiason to Host CF Education Event in Philadelphia
10/12/2011Members of the cystic fibrosis community in the Philadelphia area are invited to join Boomer Esiason for "Chalk Talk: CF Education Event" on Monday, November 7.
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NYRR Highlights Team Boomer Marathoner with CF
10/12/2011The New York Road Runners have posted a story on their website about a Team Boomer athlete with CF who is running in the ING New York City Marathon on November 6.
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New Podcast: Marc Smolowitz, Director of ‘The Power of Two’
09/27/2011In our latest podcast, director Marc Smolowitz discusses how “The Power of Two” documentary film is raising awareness of cystic fibrosis and organ donation.
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Tickets on Sale for Annual Refi Rock Halloween Party
09/15/2011Tickets are on sale now for the Fourth Annual Refi Rock Halloween Party with Boomer and Carton! This popular event, hosted by the BEF Young Professionals, brings in funds in support of Team Boomer and other programs supporting the CF community.
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Boomer and Carton Host Special Guests at BGC Charity Day Broadcast
09/12/2011Boomer Esiason and Craig Carton took their drive-time sports talk radio show to downtown Manhattan this morning, broadcasting live at inter-dealer broker BGC Partners Inc.'s annual BGC Charity Day.
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New Podcast Features Jerry Cahill on Getting Involved in the CF Community
09/12/2011Recently, we tagged along with Jerry Cahill as he spoke to packed house at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin. In a new podcast, Jerry talks about his no-nonsense approach to managing CF on a daily basis.
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Boomer Esiason Remembers 9/11 in NFL Video Interview
09/09/2011In a new video interview for the NFL, Boomer recalls the events of September 11, 2001, and discusses the role football played in helping a grieving country heal.
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Sales of Vineyard Vines Tie and Tote Bag Benefit BEF
09/05/2011We have teamed up with apparel company Vineyard Vines to create a collection of limited-edition BEF ties and totes. All proceeds from sales of this collection during the month of September benefit the Foundation!
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BEF Board Member Timothy O’Brien Remembered as 9/11 Anniversary Nears
09/01/2011In the attack on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, the Boomer Esiason Foundation lost not only its offices, which had been graciously supplied by Cantor Fitzgerald, but also a dear friend and Board member, Timothy O'Brien.
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2011 Exercise for Life Scholarship Recipients Named by Boomer Esiason Foundation
08/24/2011The Boomer Esiason Foundation congratulates the exceptional student-athletes with cystic fibrosis who recently were selected by the Foundation to receive the prestigious Exercise for Life Scholarship for the coming school year.
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Team Boomer Issues Last Call for Guaranteed Spots in the 2011 ING NYC Marathon
08/17/2011Team Boomer has only a handful of guaranteed entries left for the 2011 ING New York City Marathon. Athletes interested in running for a cause should contact us as soon as possible to secure their registration.
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Save the Date: 2012 Boomer's CF Run to Breathe
08/15/2011Mark your calendar for the Second Annual Boomer's CF Run to Breathe: Saturday, July 7, 2012. The 10K run/walk, organized by Team Boomer and the New York Road Runners, will be held in NYC's Central Park.
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BEF Releases Video Recapping Boomer's CF Run to Breathe
08/12/2011BEF has released a video recapping Boomer's CF Run to Breathe, the Foundation's first-ever 10K run. The video chronicles this inspirational event, held in July in Central Park.
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2011 CF Scholarship Recipients Named by Boomer Esiason Foundation
08/11/2011Congratulations to the exceptional students with cystic fibrosis who recently were selected to receive scholarships for the coming school year. The Foundation awards more than $250,000 in scholarships each year.
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New York Yankees Present BEF with Proceeds from Softball Event
08/05/2011The New York Yankees recently presented the Boomer Esiason Foundation with the proceeds raised at the Bombers-Boomer-Broadway Softball Classic.
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New CF Wind Sprint Demonstrates Simple Exercises for the Legs
08/03/2011The Boomer Esiason Foundation has released Episode 19 of the CF Wind Sprint Series: Exercises for the Legs. CF Wind Sprints is a series of brief videos addressing a variety of topics relevant to living with cystic fibrosis.
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Electromed Awards Jerry Cahill First Annual Distinguished Service Award
07/27/2011BEF Volunteer Jerry Cahill has received the first annual Distinguished Service Award from Electromed, Inc., maker of the SmartVest® Airway Clearance System.
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New Podcast Discusses Organizing CF Medical Information and Being Your Own Patient Advocate
07/27/2011The Boomer Esiason Foundation has posted a new podcast featuring Jessica Link, 25, who discusses how and why to organize your medical information, and why it's important to be your own patient advocate.
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CF Chef Recipe Contest and Online Nutrition Program Launched by Abbott
07/18/2011To kick off its new CFChef online nutrition resource, Abbott is hosting the "CFChef Challenge" recipe contest, with our own Boomer Esiason as one of the judges.
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Results and Photos from the CF Run to Breathe
07/11/2011The results are in and the photos have been uploaded! Check out the wrap-up from the inaugural Boomer's CF Run to Breathe.
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Thousands Participate in CF Run to Breathe
07/11/2011Thousands of people turned out for the first-ever Boomer's CF Run to Breathe in Central Park. See the coverage from CBS 2 in New York.
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BEF President Dave Rimington Featured on ESPN.com
07/06/2011ESPN.com's Big Ten Blog recently featured an interview with BEF President Dave Rimington.
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New Podcast Discusses Being a CF Parent
07/05/2011The Boomer Esiason Foundation has posted a new audio podcast featuring Megan Mollahan, a parent in New York who has two children with cystic fibrosis.
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The Summer's Hottest Party: Boomer and Carton on Fire Island
07/04/2011Boomer Esiason and Craig Carton will bartend at a festive summer party on Fire Island, raising money to support programs for the CF community.
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Civilian Military Combine to Benefit BEF
07/01/2011The Civilian Military Combine – the ultimate test of strength, endurance and agility – will challenge some of the world's most fit athletes while providing support to BEF.
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New CF Wind Sprint Demonstrates Simple Upper Body Exercises
06/29/2011The Boomer Esiason Foundation has released Episode 18 of the CF Wind Sprint Series: Upper Body Exercises.
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NY Yankees Fundraiser: Check Out the Photos!
06/29/2011The first Bombers-Boomer-Broadway Softball Classic combined fun in the sun with some serious fundraising. Check out our photo slideshow from this fantastic event!
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Esiason Hosts Charity Softball Games at Yankees Stadium
06/27/2011Boomer Esiason estimated his foundation raised upward of $30,000 today at Yankee Stadium, where he hosted the Bombers Boomer Broadway Softball Classic.
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Empire Challenge Photos Available Online
06/27/2011Photos from the 16th Annual UnitedHealthcare Empire Challenge now are available online. Check out the Empire Challenge slideshow, view and order prints, and share them with your friends.
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Refi Rock Spring Fling ROCKS Statue of Liberty
06/24/2011The Third Annual Refi Rock Spring Fling ROCKED the Statue of Liberty earlier this month! Check out the video and slideshow from the event.
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Support Gunnar Esiason and Jerry Cahill in the Run to Breathe
06/24/2011BEF's own Gunnar Esiason and Jerry Cahill are preparing to participate in the inaugural Boomer's CF Run to Breathe, showing that exercise really does make a difference for people with CF, no matter what their age.
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LI Bests NYC in 16th Empire Challenge All-Star Game
06/22/2011In a thrilling contest that pitted the best high school football players from Long Island against their counterparts from New York City, the Long Islanders earned a 17-14 victory Tuesday night in the 16th Annual UnitedHealthcare Empire Challenge All-Star Game.
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Jerry Cahill Inducted into CHSAA Hall of Fame
06/03/2011Longtime Boomer Esiason Foundation volunteer Jerry Cahill last night was inducted into the Catholic High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame for his contributions as a pole vault coach at Iona Preparatory School.
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NY Yankees Celebrity Softball Event to Benefit BEF
06/03/2011Tickets are on sale now for an exclusive June 27 New York Yankees celebrity softball event that will benefit the Boomer Esiason Foundation and its fight against cystic fibrosis.
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Exercise: A CF Photo Essay
06/01/2011Cystic fibrosis families believe in the power of exercise. Here's an inspiring collection of photos showing their kids engaging in a variety of sports and other activities.
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Boomer and Carton to Guest Judge on 'Iron Chef America'
05/27/2011WFAN’s morning drive duo of Boomer Esiason and Craig Carton will have to switch gears — from debating the merits of the Mets to the deliciousness of dishes — for their appearance this Sunday, May 29, on the Food Network’s “Iron Chef America.”
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UnitedHealthcare to Present Annual Empire Challenge
05/27/2011UnitedHealthcare has agreed to sponsor the 16th Annual Empire Challenge, which showcases the best high school football players from New York City and Long Island while raising funds to help fight cystic fibrosis.
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New CF Wind Sprint Demonstrates How to Use the PowerLung
05/25/2011As part of its CF Awareness Month focus on exercise, the Boomer Esiason Foundation has released Episode 17 in the Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint series: Using the PowerLung.
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WCBS-TV to Air PSA on CF Run to Breathe
05/25/2011WCBS-TV in New York soon will air a public service announcement promoting Boomer's Cystic Fibrosis Run to Breathe, a 10K run in Central Park on July 9.
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New Podcast Discusses Life Before and After a Double-Lung Transplant
05/18/2011The Boomer Esiason Foundation has posted a new video podcast featuring Valerie Batz, a 52-year-old with cystic fibrosis who discusses life before and after a double-lung transplant.
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Run for a Cause: Set - and Achieve - an Exercise Goal
05/16/2011Registering for a local race can be a little scary, especially if you’ve never before run a road race. But setting a goal – like running your first 5K – is a great way to start a fitness program and, hopefully, a healthier lifestyle. It also gives you the opportunity to support the cystic fibrosis community by running for a cause.
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Jerry Cahill Awarded Ellis Island Medal of Honor
05/11/2011BEF Volunteer Jerry Cahill on May 7 received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, awarded annually to American citizens of diverse origins for their outstanding contributions to their communities, their nation and the world.
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New Podcast Focuses on Adulthood With CF
05/09/2011The Boomer Esiason Foundation has posted a new video podcast featuring Kay Wharton, who discusses how she lives life to the fullest as a 49-year-old with cystic fibrosis.
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New CF Wind Sprint Demonstrates Cardio Exercises
05/04/2011The Boomer Esiason Foundation has released Episode 16 in the CF Wind Sprint series: Cardio Exercises. In the video, BEF Volunteer Jerry Cahill shares his favorite simple cardio exercises that help keep the lungs clear of mucus.
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NYRR Opens Registration for Boomer's Cystic Fibrosis Run to Breathe
05/02/2011The New York Road Runners today opened registration for the inaugural Boomer's CF Run to Breathe, a 10K run/walk to be held July 9 in Central Park.
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CF Awareness Month 2011: The Power of Exercise
05/02/2011May is CF Awareness Month, and this year, the Boomer Esiason Foundation is encouraging the CF community to take advantage of the power of exercise. Watch Jerry Cahill's kick-off video for more information.
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New CF Wind Sprint on Stretching
04/27/2011Episode 15 of the CF Wind Sprint series focuses on stretching before exercise to help improve blood flow, prevent injuries and improve breathing.
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Boomer Urges Donor Registrations in New York State Campaign
04/13/2011The New York Organ Donor Network kicked off National Donate Life Month with a campaign – headlined by Boomer Esiason and Grizz Chapman – to increase organ donation registrations in the state.
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New Podcast on Getting Motivated Before and After a Lung Transplant
04/12/2011The Boomer Esiason Foundation has posted CF Podcast 101: Motivation - Before and After a Lung Transplant. The podcast features Dottie Lessard, who continues to achieve and re-invent herself 16 years post-double-lung transplant.
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CF Patients Fight Grim Prospect with Bright Outlook
04/11/2011What would it be like to be born with a target on your chest? A bull’s-eye stamped with a number smack in the middle of the hub? Tim Wotton knows. Gunnar Esiason too.
