BEF, Author at The Boomer Esiason Foundation

March 21, 2012

Rick Lerz is LIVING, BREATHING and SUCCEEDING after a double-lung transplant. Forty-five-year-old Rick grew up Queens, N.Y., and was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at six months. He now is married to his caring wife, Leigh, and the proud father of their 15-year-old daughter, Marty. Rick, who has...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 110: Colleen Caul’s ‘Run for Roses’

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition

January 12, 2012

Colleen Caul was born into a big Irish family in St. Louis, Mo. Growing up, Colleen was always active, but her whole life changed in 2004, when her uncle started to coach her little sister, Katie Rose — who has cystic fibrosis — how to...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 109: Josh Mogren on Moving Forward After Losing a Sister to CF

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Lifestyle Adjustments

December 1, 2011

Josh Mogren is a 32-year-old with cystic fibrosis and cerebral palsy. Josh, who lives in St. Paul, Minn., discusses overcoming all obstacles with CF, including the loss of his sister, Angela, to CF. Josh has been happily married to Carly for five years, and also enjoys...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 108: “The Power of Two” – A Story of Twin Sisters, Two Cultures and Two Chances at Life

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CF Podcasts

September 23, 2011

Marc Smolowitz, making his directorial debut, speaks about “The Power of Two” documentary film. “The Power of Two” offers an intimate portrayal of the bond between half–Japanese twin sisters, Anabel Stenzel and Isabel Stenzel Byrnes, their battle with cystic fibrosis and the miraculous survival through double-lung...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 107: Getting Involved in the CF Community

by BEF

CF Podcasts

September 6, 2011

Jerry Cahill has been an inspiration to the cystic fibrosis community for many years. His message of living, breathing, and succeeding has touched the lives of many people living with CF. Recently, we tagged along with Jerry on the way to Milwaukee, where he spoke to...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 105: Organizing Your Medical Information

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Lifestyle Adjustments

July 27, 2011

Twenty-five-year-old Jessica Link, who lives with cystic fibrosis, knows the importance of having your medical information organized and of advocating for yourself. Jessica was born and raised in North Carolina and graduated with honors from the University of North Carolina with a degree in political science...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 104: Being a CF Parent and Caregiver

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CF Podcasts, Relationships

June 29, 2011

Megan Mollahan is a parent and caregiver to her two children with cystic fibrosis. Her daughter, Maureen, is 20 years old (diagnosed at age 8), and her son, Jack, is 10 (diagnosed at two months). The family lives in New York. Megan discusses what it’s like...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 103: Before and After a Double-Lung Transplant

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CF Podcasts, Lung Transplants

May 18, 2011

Valerie Batz, a 52-year-old with cystic fibrosis, received a double-lung transplant 13 year ago. In this video podcast, she discusses life “pre- and post-” her transplant. Valerie has been happily married for 24 years and is the proud mom of healthy twins who are now 22...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 102: Living Life to the Fullest as an Adult with CF

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts

March 10, 2011

In this video podcast, Kay W., 49 years old with cystic fibrosis, discusses “living life to the fullest as an adult with CF.” Kay has been married for 22 years and is the proud mom of a 19-year-old daughter, Ashley. After a successful career in the...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 101: Motivation – Before and After a Lung Transplant

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Lung Transplants

March 9, 2011

Dottie Lessard, 44 and living with cystic fibrosis, continues to achieve and re-invent herself 16 years post-double-lung transplant. Dottie is an athlete and life coach, a published author (Seven Letters That Saved My Life), and founder of Dottie’s Dream, a nonprofit organization. Most importantly, Dottie is...

Author: BEF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 111: Rick Lerz One Year After His Double-Lung Transplant

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 110: Colleen Caul’s ‘Run for Roses’

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 109: Josh Mogren on Moving Forward After Losing a Sister to CF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 108: “The Power of Two” – A Story of Twin Sisters, Two Cultures and Two Chances at Life

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 107: Getting Involved in the CF Community

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 105: Organizing Your Medical Information

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 104: Being a CF Parent and Caregiver

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 103: Before and After a Double-Lung Transplant

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 102: Living Life to the Fullest as an Adult with CF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 101: Motivation – Before and After a Lung Transplant

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