BEF, Author at The Boomer Esiason Foundation

March 19, 2019

Our friends at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation asked our resident CF Ambassador Jerry Cahill to write a guest blog. You can read the full blog here. There has been a lot of progress in treating CF lately with the introduction of ivacaftor (Kalydeco®) and the combination...

December 2015 – When you give, we give back

by BEF

Boomer Esiason Foundation, CF News

March 19, 2019

When you give to the Boomer Esiason Foundation in the month of December 2015, we'll give something back. Those making donations in these dollar amounts will receive special gifts in return:$100: 5 Team Boomer bands, 5 YCF bands, children’s books$250: Wristbands, children’s books, YCF book,...

EHE International to Showcase the BEF in a premier window display at Rockefeller Center

by BEF

Boomer Esiason Foundation, CF News

March 19, 2019

PR Newswire ReleaseNew York, NY – December 2015Starting on December 1, 2015, the Boomer Esiason Foundation (BEF) will be featured in a window display at Rockefeller Center, helping to raise awareness about Team Boomer – the athletic arm of...

Maryland’s Uplifting Athletes Chapter Holding a Touchdown Pledge Drive via UM Terps

by BEF

Boomer Esiason Foundation, CF News

March 19, 2019

SourceCOLLEGE PARK, Md. – The football student-athlete led Maryland Chapter of Uplifting Athletes will count on its offense to deliver touchdowns for its home game at Byrd Stadium against Indiana on November 21 by holding a Touchdown Pledge Drive.Uplifting Athletes...

Former NFL Great Boomer Esiason Named 2015 Heisman Humanitarian Recipient

by BEF

Boomer Esiason Foundation, CF Community, CF News

March 19, 2019

Press Release via the Heisman TrustNEW YORK, New York (October 29, 2015) - The Heisman Trophy Trust has named former NFL all-pro quarterback Boomer Esiason as its tenth Heisman Humanitarian award winner in recognition of his valiant effort to fight cystic fibrosis through his Boomer Esiason Foundation. Esiason...

BEF’s ‘Bike To Breathe’ Encourages Cystic Foundation Patients To Stay Active via CBS

by BEF

Boomer Esiason Foundation, CF Community, CF News

March 19, 2019

SOURCE via CBSNEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — A challenging bike ride ended in New York on Thursday. The 500 mile journey was completed by two cystic fibrosis patients.“Staying active with cystic fibrosis really keeps your lungs clear, the biggest problem with CF is the lungs get...

The Boomer Esiason Foundation Announces its Second Bike to Breathe Event

by BEF

Boomer Esiason Foundation, CF News

March 19, 2019

BEF Contact:Chris McEwan Office: 646.292.7939Email: cmcewan@esiason.org NY Presbyterian Contact: Linda KamatehOffice: 212-305-5587Email: pr@nyp.org CBS RADIO ContactKristina QuintosOffice: 212-649-9606Email: Kristina.Quintos@cbsradio.com Supported by NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center WFAN’s Morning Show ‘Boomer & Carton’ will Broadcast Live at the Finish Line on Sept. 24th The Boomer Esiason Foundation (BEF) is excited...

Working With Your CF Care Team: How to Move Up to Adult Care

by BEF

Boomer Esiason Foundation, CF Community, CF News

March 19, 2019

About This ProgramThis article is for young people who have cystic fibrosis (CF). The goal is to help you prepare for a successful move to adult care.It will cover: How will your care be different when you're an adult? What to do to make the switch to...

Support the BEF Scholarship Program Today

by BEF

Boomer Esiason Foundation, CF News

March 19, 2019

MAKE A DONATION TODAY On December 2 Donate at the $100, $250, or $500 levels and receive a special #GivingTuesday gift from the Foundation! On top of the items listed below, you will get a Team Boomer or You Cannot Fail branded Swell Bottle. Donate from December 2nd through the 31st and you...

Ellie Levy, dear friend of BEF, lost her battle to cystic fibrosis

by BEF

Boomer Esiason Foundation, CF News

March 19, 2019

We would like to pay special tribute to our friend, 2004 Michael Brennan Courage Award recipient, Ellie Levy, who lost her battle to cystic fibrosis. The world lost a beautiful, strong young woman who fought against CF and embodied what it is to stand brave...

Author: BEF

Life With CF is Not a Sprint by Jerry Cahill

December 2015 – When you give, we give back

EHE International to Showcase the BEF in a premier window display at Rockefeller Center

Maryland’s Uplifting Athletes Chapter Holding a Touchdown Pledge Drive via UM Terps

Former NFL Great Boomer Esiason Named 2015 Heisman Humanitarian Recipient

BEF’s ‘Bike To Breathe’ Encourages Cystic Foundation Patients To Stay Active via CBS

The Boomer Esiason Foundation Announces its Second Bike to Breathe Event

Working With Your CF Care Team: How to Move Up to Adult Care

Support the BEF Scholarship Program Today

Ellie Levy, dear friend of BEF, lost her battle to cystic fibrosis

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