BEF, Author at The Boomer Esiason Foundation

February 7, 2008

Jerry Cahill, 51 years old with cystic fibrosis is LIVING BREATHING SUCCEEDING on a daily basis… With the help of today’s therapies, cystic fibrosis (CF) patients are now living longer and achieving more than ever before. Pulmonary treatments are enabling adults with CF to pursue their...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 61: Cystic Fibrosis Institute (CFI) and Dr. Steven Boas

by BEF

CF Podcasts

January 18, 2008

The Cystic Fibrosis Institute (CFI) is committed to supporting those affected by cystic fibrosis in the Chicago area and to making a difference by being a meaningful and active source of assistance and advocacy for all CF individuals and families for dealing with the everyday...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 59: Justin Carlson, Transitioning from High School to College – The Next Step

by BEF

CF Podcasts

October 12, 2007

With the help of today’s therapies, cystic fibrosis (CF) patients are now living longer and achieving more than ever before. Pulmonary treatments are enabling adults with CF to pursue their dreams by entering college and the career world. “Justin Carlson, Transitioning from High School to College...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 58: Scott Johnson Competes in Hawaii Ironman for Team Boomer

by BEF

CF Podcasts

September 26, 2007

Scott Johnson is 35 years old with cystic fibrosis and LIVING, BREATHING, SUCCEEDING as he celebrated 6 years post double lung transplant on September 15th. “Dreams do come true,? states Scott, as he gets ready for the Hawaiian Ironman Championships on October 13th 2007 in...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 60: Linda Hood, Mother of Twin Boys with CF – Talks about Transitioning

by BEF

CF Podcasts

September 21, 2007

Linda Hood from Cincinnati, Ohio talks about growing up with twin boys with CF – Keith and Kyle – and transitioning to an adult CF center. Linda’s boys were born 4 weeks early and found out they had cystic fibrosis at 6 months of age. ...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 57: Abby Tranel Wins 2007 Exercise for Life Scholarship

by BEF

CF Podcasts

August 30, 2007

Abby Tranel from Hampton, Nebraska wins $10,000 scholar-athlete award for people with CF. Abby ran the 1.5 mile run in 10 minutes 19 seconds at Nebraska Wesleyan University’s track in Lincoln, Nebraska. Abby is a graduate of Hampton High School in Hampton, NE and graduated...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 56: Patrick Robinson wins 2007 Exercise for Life Scholarship

by BEF

CF Podcasts

August 24, 2007

Patrick Robinson from Sandown, NH wins $10,000 scholar-athlete award for people with CF. Mr. Robinson ran the 1.5 mile run in 10 minutes 10 seconds at his former high school Timberlane Regional H.S. in Plaistow, NH as his mom, dad, and younger brothers Andrew and...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 55: Kristin McFall, Time Management and Staying Compliant in Adulthood

by BEF

CF Podcasts

July 23, 2007

With the help of today’s therapies, cystic fibrosis (CF) patients are now living longer and achieving more than ever before. Pulmonary treatments are enabling adults with CF to pursue their dreams by entering college and the career world. “Kristin McFall, Time Management and Staying Compliant in...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 54: The Big Fun Box

by BEF

CF Podcasts

July 2, 2007

“Making Fun Contagious?… Jo Anne McKinney and Grant Prather make BIG FUN for many pediatric patients with the BIG FUN BOX. The mission statement: To share with pediatric patients and their families’ ways to use their imagination to give them comfort and fun in the midst...

by BEF

CF Podcasts

June 20, 2007

Author: BEF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 62: Jerry Cahill – Importance of Exercise

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 61: Cystic Fibrosis Institute (CFI) and Dr. Steven Boas

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 59: Justin Carlson, Transitioning from High School to College – The Next Step

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 58: Scott Johnson Competes in Hawaii Ironman for Team Boomer

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 60: Linda Hood, Mother of Twin Boys with CF – Talks about Transitioning

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 57: Abby Tranel Wins 2007 Exercise for Life Scholarship

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 56: Patrick Robinson wins 2007 Exercise for Life Scholarship

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 55: Kristin McFall, Time Management and Staying Compliant in Adulthood

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 54: The Big Fun Box

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 53: Adult CF Family Day

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