BEF, Author at The Boomer Esiason Foundation

March 8, 2011

Living, Breathing and Succeeding for 100 podcasts! The Boomer Esiason Foundation salutes Jerry Cahill, an inspiration to many inside and outside the cystic fibrosis community, on this amazing milestone. Jerry launched the CF Podcast in 2005. Since then, the series has grown in popularity and given a...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 99: Pregnancy, a Family and CF

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Pregnancy & Fertility

January 24, 2011

A little more than a decade ago, marriage and starting a family seemed to be an unthinkable dream for people with CF. But Jerry Cahill’s latest podcast shows how this dream is becoming a reality for more and more adults with CF. The podcast features Karen...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 98: Patient Airlift Services – Giving Back to the CF Community with Eileen Minogue

by BEF

CF Podcasts

December 9, 2010

Eileen Minogue, Director of Operations for Patient Airlift Services (PALS), discusses arranging FREE air transportation for patients with in CF in need of medical diagnosis or treatment. PALS is a nonprofit 501(3)c that is helping the CF community and “changing the world, one flight at a...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 97: Gunnar Esiason – College Life and CF

by BEF

CF Podcasts, College Life

November 30, 2010

Gunnar Esiason, a 19-year-old with cystic fibrosis, is a sophomore majoring in English at Boston College. Gunnar is physically active in intramural sports, works at being compliant, and loves college life. Gunnar was diagnosed with CF at the age of two. He had a normal...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 96: Eric Arthrell – Jumping into the Career World with CF

by BEF

CF Podcasts

October 18, 2010

Eric Arthrell, 22 years old with cystic fibrosis, lives in Waterloo, Ontario, and talks about getting out there in the working world after college. Eric is working full-time, supporting himself financially, socializing, exercising ― he is running ING New York City Marathon for Team Boomer...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 95: Eric Arthrell Running NYC Marathon for Team Boomer Despite Having CF

by BEF

CF Podcasts

October 12, 2010

This year Team Boomer – Fighting Cystic Fibrosis will have over 120 runners competing in the ING New York City Marathon – ALL will be running and fundraising for a cause. Eric Arthrell, 22 years old from Waterloo, Ontario Canada is running to raise awareness, fundraising...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 94: Bob Esparza – Being a CF Dad and Caregiver

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Relationships

September 27, 2010

Bob Esparza is the loving father of a 10-year-old son, Tyler, who has cystic fibrosis. Bob and his wife, Susan, live in Texas, where Tyler goes to school and stays active. Bob and Susan have been married for 17 years and have three children. Bob...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 93: Brian Pendarvis – CF and Relationships

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Relationships

August 30, 2010

Bryan Pendarvis is 21 years old and lives with cystic fibrosis. Bryan, who’s from Louisiana, is in his senior year at Southeastern University, where he is studying microbiology. Bryan is exercising, studying hard, in an intimate relationship, and LIVING-BREATHING-SUCCEEDING through compliance. Bryan was diagnosed prenatally,...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 92: Danny Ferrone – The Power of Exercise

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition

July 26, 2010

Danny Ferrone, a 26-year-old with cystic fibrosis, lives in Illinois and competes in triathlons. Danny is going to school to be a fitness instructor; he also is the founder of the Fight Forever Foundation. Danny grew up playing baseball, soccer, football, BMX biking and basketball....

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 91: Maggie Sheehan – 2010 CFRI Teen & Adult Retreat

by BEF

CF Podcasts

June 14, 2010

Maggie Sheehan, 22 years old with cystic fibrosis, talks about her great experiences attending the CFRI Retreat in Northern California. The retreat takes place off the beaten path under the “redwoods," just minutes from Stanford Hospital. CFRI is a great organization that empowers the CF...

Author: BEF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 100: Jerry Cahill’s 100th CF Podcast!

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 99: Pregnancy, a Family and CF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 98: Patient Airlift Services – Giving Back to the CF Community with Eileen Minogue

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 97: Gunnar Esiason – College Life and CF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 96: Eric Arthrell – Jumping into the Career World with CF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 95: Eric Arthrell Running NYC Marathon for Team Boomer Despite Having CF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 94: Bob Esparza – Being a CF Dad and Caregiver

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 93: Brian Pendarvis – CF and Relationships

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 92: Danny Ferrone – The Power of Exercise

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 91: Maggie Sheehan – 2010 CFRI Teen & Adult Retreat

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