BEF, Author at The Boomer Esiason Foundation

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...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 90: Fundraising For A Cure

by BEF

CF Podcasts

June 8, 2010

Gwen Shusterman discusses various ideas on FUNDRAISING for a cause. This year Team Boomer – Fighting Cystic Fibrosis will have over 100 runners competing in the ING New York City Marathon – ALL will be running and fundraising for a cause. Team Boomer – Fighting Cystic Fibrosis...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 89: Jerry Cahill – It’s Not About CF

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition

June 1, 2010

Jerry Cahill, 54 years old with cystic fibrosis, lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. Jerry is exercising with oxygen to keep his lungs clear, coaching and volunteering at the Boomer Esiason Foundation as he awaits a double-lung transplant. Jerry attacks the day and is living, breathing and...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 88: Don Warner – Walks on the Beach with Angie: A Father’s Story of Love

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Relationships

April 13, 2010

Walks on the Beach with Angie: A Father’s Story of Love describes Don’s relationship with his beloved daughter, Angela, who had cystic fibrosis. Don Warner and his wife, Linda, did everything they could to give their only child immeasurable love and the fullest life possible,...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 87: Dan Palumbo – Gearing Up for Disability

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Lifestyle Adjustments

February 16, 2010

Dan Palumbo, 53 years old with cystic fibrosis, is married and the proud father of twins who both are in law school. Dan has his own advertising agency, but due to the progression of CF, he is considering disability so he can spend more time...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 86: Travis Flores – Giving Back to the CF Community

by BEF

CF Podcasts

December 8, 2009

Travis Flores, 18 years old with cystic fibrosis, grew up in Ohio and is attending college in New York City. Besides going to school, Travis has written a children’s book, has two websites that are raising awareness and funds for cystic fibrosis and is a...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 85: Casey Flaherty – Nutrition, Exercise and CF

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition

October 29, 2009

Casey Flaherty, 25 years old with cystic fibrosis, lives in New York City and is training for the ING New York City Marathon. Casey also is working, attending nursing school, taking yoga classes and living, breathing and succeeding with CF. Casey eats a high-calorie, well-rounded...

Author: BEF

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

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 90: Fundraising For A Cure

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 89: Jerry Cahill – It’s Not About CF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 88: Don Warner – Walks on the Beach with Angie: A Father’s Story of Love

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 87: Dan Palumbo – Gearing Up for Disability

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 86: Travis Flores – Giving Back to the CF Community

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 85: Casey Flaherty – Nutrition, Exercise and CF

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