BEF, Author at The Boomer Esiason Foundation

December 16, 2013

Today, you will meet Stephen Bell, a 30 year old with cystic fibrosis, who is an avid runner and exercise enthusiast. Stephen has run 8 marathons in the last 5 ½ years, and attributes his health to his commitment to staying active. Running – something...

Cystic Fibrosis CF Podcast 127: Clear the Airways

by BEF

Airway Clearance, CF Podcasts

December 9, 2013

In this video, Jerry discusses several methods of airway clearance that help people with cystic fibrosis avoid lung infections. Jerry finds the following methods extremely helpful in keeping his lungs clear: the vest, the flutter, the power lung, sinus irrigation, the percussor, and last, but...

Cystic Fibrosis CF Podcast 126: Why do YOU run?

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition

November 22, 2013

In July 2013, runners gathered for the third consecutive year for a race Central Park in New York City. Many of those runners were there to support the cystic fibrosis community, and they shared with us their many reasons for running. From lung health to...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 125: I Believe… Compliance

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition

August 28, 2013

The "I Believe" video series is a series of podcasts that features people in the CF community sharing their beliefs on what it takes to live, breathe, and succeed with cystic fibrosis. In this podcast, four people who are at different stages in their fight against...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 124: I Believe

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, Airway Clearance, CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition

August 8, 2013

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 123: Exercising with CF: Emily Schaller

by BEF

Airway Clearance, CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition, Lifestyle Adjustments

June 20, 2013

“If it’s not important, breathe it out. What’s important, breathe it in.” In this video, Emily Schaller, a 31-year old living, breathing, and succeeding with cystic fibrosis shares her life-changing relationship with exercise and her determination to spread awareness about CF. Active in her youth and...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 122: I Believe… in Exercise

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition

May 22, 2013

The "I Believe" video series is a series of podcasts that features people in the CF community sharing their beliefs on what it takes to live, breathe, and succeed with CF. In this episode, the discussion focuses on Belief in exercise and its importance to everyday...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 121: Katie O’Grady and Playing High School Sports with CF

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition

May 6, 2013

In this episode, we talk with Katie O’Grady, a 17-year old senior at North Rockland High School in New York. Katie is an avid runner and is a member of the Red Raider varsity cross country and track teams. She talks about the role sports...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 120: The Hatfield Brothers, Being Compliant with CF

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition

April 22, 2013

In this episode, we talk with Bret and Brennan Hatfield, both of whom are brothers and enjoying high school in Omaha, Nebraska. Bret is 15, Brennan is 17, and both are living, breathing and succeeding with cystic fibrosis. Bret and Brennan were diagnosed with cystic...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 119: Lisa Ropers on Living with Pancreatitis and CF

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition, Lifestyle Adjustments

March 15, 2013

Diagnosed at the age of 10 with cystic fibrosis, Lisa Ropers is now a happily married 33-year-old living in Holmesville, Nebraska. Lisa, in spite of dealing with the CF complication Pancreatitis, remains passionate about the fashion and retail management world. She loves going to the...

Author: BEF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 128: Giving Back to the CF Community through Exercise Awareness

Cystic Fibrosis CF Podcast 127: Clear the Airways

Cystic Fibrosis CF Podcast 126: Why do YOU run?

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 125: I Believe… Compliance

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 124: I Believe

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 123: Exercising with CF: Emily Schaller

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 122: I Believe… in Exercise

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 121: Katie O’Grady and Playing High School Sports with CF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 120: The Hatfield Brothers, Being Compliant with CF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 119: Lisa Ropers on Living with Pancreatitis and CF

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