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...
In the latest CF Podcast, Auburn Volz – 30 years old living with CF and post double lung transplant – shares her journey with the disease and the unique story she has with the family of her donor. Just six months after the life-saving surgery, Auburn...
“I recommend organ donation to anyone who loses a loved one. […] Why would you not want to save someone else from going through what you’re experiencing?” In Jerry Cahill’s latest video podcast, Jia Crist shares the story of losing her son Dre at just 11-years-old...
In the winter months, how can you tackle working out outdoors when you hate the cold? Jerry – in his latest Wind Sprint – shares his tips and tricks for overcoming the cold weather. If you layer up, add in wool socks, a heavy jacket, and...
In the latest edition of Jerry Cahill’s Cystic Fibrosis Podcast series, Robert O'Mahony, 31 and living with CF, shares some insight into his life. He loves to travel, play soccer, boat and jet ski, and is a die-hard Chicago Bears fan while balancing work, married...
In Jerry Cahill’s latest podcast, Laura Bonnell – mother to two daughters living with CF – shares her family’s story. From diagnosis to study abroad mishaps, Laura worries about her daughters constantly, despite the fact that they tell her not to be concerned all of...