BEF, Author at The Boomer Esiason Foundation

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...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 84: The Gerofsky Family – Remembering Brian – A Wonderful Husband and Loving Father

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Relationships

October 13, 2009

In this riveting video interview, Brian Gerofsky's wife and two sons share his story only months after he succumbed to CF in May 2009 at the age of 57. Debbie was married to Brian for 26 years and has two wonderful sons -- Evin (22...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 83: Kevin McCrea – Exercise for Clear Lungs

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition

September 23, 2009

Kevin McCrea, 18 years old with cystic fibrosis, lives in Washington and loves life. Kevin attends Washington State University, is involved in many sports and enjoys spending time with family and friends. He believes in “shaking up the lungs and clearing them out” through vigorous...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 82: Philip Stevanovic – CF-Related Diabetes (CFRD)

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Lifestyle Adjustments

September 3, 2009

Philip Stevanovic is 36 years old with cystic fibrosis and diabetes. He lives in New York, is married with twin boys, works full-time as a construction manager, and received a double lung transplant in August 2007 at New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center in New...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 81: Patrick Newman – Gearing Up for College with CF

by BEF

CF Podcasts, College Life

August 4, 2009

Patrick Newman, 18 years old with cystic fibrosis, lives in Missouri. Patrick is playing sports, enjoying friends and family, and gearing up for college. Patrick will attend the University of Missouri in the fall and is looking forward to being independent and taking responsibility for...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 80: Victor Roggli – Succeeding in the Career World with CF

by BEF

Career World, CF Podcasts

July 21, 2009

Victor Roggli is 58 years old with cystic fibrosis. Victor lives in North Carolina, is married with a family, and works full-time in the medical research field. Victor, a professor of pathology, focusing on lungs, spends his workday teaching, doing research and consulting. Victor is...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 79: Chad Brown – Laps for Life with CF

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition

May 1, 2009

Chad Brown is 27 years old with cystic fibrosis and lives in Seattle, Wash. Chad took his FEV1’s from 29% to 58% through the power of swimming. He previously was listed for a double lung transplant, and now he is getting his college degree, working...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 78: CF Travel Tips – Isabel Stenzel Byrnes

by BEF

CF Podcasts

March 30, 2009

Isabel Stenzel Byrnes is 37 years old with cystic fibrosis and is living in Northern California. Isabel is a wanderlust, is post-transplant for five years, and is co-author (with her sister, Anabel) of the book, The Power of Two. Isabel has worked as a social...

Author: BEF

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

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 84: The Gerofsky Family – Remembering Brian – A Wonderful Husband and Loving Father

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 83: Kevin McCrea – Exercise for Clear Lungs

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 82: Philip Stevanovic – CF-Related Diabetes (CFRD)

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 81: Patrick Newman – Gearing Up for College with CF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 80: Victor Roggli – Succeeding in the Career World with CF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 79: Chad Brown – Laps for Life with CF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 78: CF Travel Tips – Isabel Stenzel Byrnes

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