BEF, Author at The Boomer Esiason Foundation

March 11, 2009

Julie Desch is 48 years old with cystic fibrosis and lives in Northern California. Julie is a single mom with two fabulous children. She works from home running a non-profit – New Day Wellness (www.newdaywell.org) -- and is LIVING, BREATHING and SUCCEEDING on a daily...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 76: Paul Drury – Giving Back to the CF Community

by BEF

CF Podcasts

February 26, 2009

Paul Drury is 42 years old with cystic fibrosis and is post-lung and -kidney transplant. Paul is happily married, working for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (Connecticut Chapter), a mentor to the CF community, and LIVING, BREATHING and SUCCEEDING on a daily basis. 24/7 for the CF community...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 75: Living with CF is All about Teamwork

by BEF

CF Podcasts

February 11, 2009

Gunnar Esiason, a 17-year-old with cystic fibrosis, is a high school senior. Gunnar is actively involved in sports, being compliant, gearing up for college, and a team player in all aspects of his life. Gunnar was diagnosed at age two and lives on Long Island...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 74: Pre-Transplant – Gearing Up for New Beginnings

by BEF

CF Podcasts

January 23, 2009

Jerry Cahill is 52 years old and is Living, Breathing and Succeeding with cystic fibrosis. Jerry talks about being listed for a double-lung transplant. Exercise has been a key factor in his life to keep his lungs clear and continues to be important pre-transplant. Jerry...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 73: Better Living Through Nutrition – Power Up the Body

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition

January 10, 2009

Gunnar Esiason is 17 years old with cystic fibrosis. He’s a high school senior and actively involved in sports, being compliant, and gearing up for college. Gunnar was diagnosed at age two and lives on Long Island with his family. “CF has obviously shaped my...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 72: Parents “Letting Go” as Their Child Becomes Independent with CF

by BEF

CF Podcasts

December 29, 2008

Donna Dorsett, Mom with beautiful daughter with CF shares her feelings on “letting go” as her daughter becomes more independent attending college away from home. As a parent you never let go… you let go physically but not emotionally. – Donna has 4 children (one with...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 71: Exercise-The Key to Being Compliant on a Daily

by BEF

CF Podcasts

December 12, 2008

Gunnar Esiason, 17 years old with cystic fibrosis (CF), high school senior, actively involved in sports, and gearing up for college – Gunnar was diagnosed at age 2 and resides in Long Island with his family. – “Growing up with CF is an added burden but being...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 70: Succeeding with CF in the Career World Through Compliance with Cris Dopher

by BEF

CF Podcasts

December 5, 2008

Cris Dopher, 37 years old with cystic fibrosis (CF) is enjoying his career in the Fine Arts as a professional set/lighting and window designer for many shows/department stores including Broadway productions. Adhering to his daily therapies, Cris affords himself the opportunity to enjoy the financial...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 69: Gearing up for College with Gunnar Esiason

by BEF

CF Podcasts

November 11, 2008

Gunnar Esiason, 17 years old with cystic fibrosis (CF), high school senior, playing football and hockey, staying compliant, and spending long hours on college applications as he gets ready to move onward and upward. – Gunnar was diagnosed at age 2 and resides in Long Island...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 68: Med Systems Percussor 5000 – Airway Clearance Focused, Effective, and Easy

by BEF

CF Podcasts

October 28, 2008

Jim Davis launched Med Systems in 1976 after a very successful career designing life support systems. Jim, an M.I.T. graduate and accomplished engineer launched the Electro Flo 5000 percussor for home use, allowing patients to add a valuable tool to their toolbox of treatment options. –...

Author: BEF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 77: Julie Desch – Nutrition and CF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 76: Paul Drury – Giving Back to the CF Community

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 75: Living with CF is All about Teamwork

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 74: Pre-Transplant – Gearing Up for New Beginnings

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 73: Better Living Through Nutrition – Power Up the Body

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 72: Parents “Letting Go” as Their Child Becomes Independent with CF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 71: Exercise-The Key to Being Compliant on a Daily

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 70: Succeeding with CF in the Career World Through Compliance with Cris Dopher

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 69: Gearing up for College with Gunnar Esiason

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 68: Med Systems Percussor 5000 – Airway Clearance Focused, Effective, and Easy

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