In Jerry Cahill’s latest Cystic Fibrosis Podcast, Eileen Charles discusses the ups-and-downs of helping your child transition from pediatrics to adult CF care. Eileen’s daughter, Clara, ended up making the move at eighteen-years-old because her doctor retired. Eileen says the key is to keep open...
In the last wind sprint of this series, Jerry reminds everyone to always check with their doctors before deciding on what fitness routine is right for their recovery, to start slow and light, and to enjoy yourself. Choose your favorite activity, listen to your favorite...
Amanda Raiano, 26-years-old and living with cystic fibrosis, shares her experience of transitioning from pediatric care to adult care in the latest CF podcast. While her mom and dad were always on top of her care, she learned quickly that she needed to be responsible...
Jerry talks next steps in recovery in his latest Wind Sprint. After consulting with the medical care team, he added light body weight exercise into his fitness and recovery routine. He took it SLOW and then added light weights once he felt ready to take...
In Jerry’s latest podcast, Anthony Espo, a personal trainer and exercise advocate, explains how his book, W.A.H.O.O.S. in Life, can help people overcome emotional and physical obstacles. He has worked with Jerry and countless others who have chronic illnesses to optimize workouts, improve nutrition, and...
In Jerry’s latest wind sprint, he answers the question, “How are you starting to exercise again after an extended hospital stay?” Start slow! Start with workouts that consist of walking and stretching, set small, achievable goals, and listen to some great music to get moving. This video...
In Jerry’s latest wind sprint, he answers the question, “How are you recovering after a 7-week extended hospital stay?” First and foremost, he listened to his care team when they told him that, one day in the hospital = about three days of recovery. By setting...
In Jerry Cahill’s latest video podcast, eighteen year old Alexander Remington describes his experience leaving his family – including his sister who also has cystic fibrosis – and home to move across the country to attend Gettysburg College. Alexander is studying history, playing ultimate frisbee,...
Meet Lindsay Briggs, a 34-year-old living with cystic fibrosis and also a two-time lung transplant recipient. The oldest of four kids, she had a sister pass away at the age of 29 due to unexpected complications of CF and is still close with the other...
Twelve years post-double lung transplant, Donna DiCosta is beating the odds in a big way! Donna’s transplant story is truly unique – from her journey with CF to the complications she encountered after the surgery and even meeting her donor’s family; she is now living...