BEF, Author at The Boomer Esiason Foundation

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...

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

by BEF

CF Podcasts

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...

Author: BEF

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

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

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