In August 2019, Jerry Cahill got into a serious car accident. As someone living with CF and post double lung transplant, he faced many complications that kept him in the hospital for 2 months. He survived 2 surgeries in ten days and many other procedures...
“Get involved. Try everything and any sport possible. Find what you like doing and what you’re good at. And remember you only live once, so be the best you can be.” 2.6-mile swim. 26-mile run. 126-mile bike ride. 2.6 days. After the London Marathon was cancelled due...
“I think that’s important for people in life – to help you move forward and be successful – is to be passionate.” Jerry Cahill was diagnosed at 10-years-old at a time when doctors told his parents that he most likely wouldn’t see his teenage years. Instead...
In the latest CF podcast, Andrea Eisenman shares her CF and transplant journey with Jerry – from growing up in the dark ages of CF to transplant and beyond. Andrea is now 55-years-old and 20 years post double lung transplant! She attributes her life and...
In the latest cystic fibrosis podcast, Jerry chatted with Clara Charles, who is 20 years old, living with CF, and a sophomore at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. They talked about all things regarding relationships, from friendships to romantic partners. Clara shared that she...
In Jerry’s latest CF podcast, Chris Raiano talks about his own personal journey with cystic fibrosis. From being diagnosed at two to meeting his now wife, Kylie, to life two years after a double lung transplant – he covers it all! He and Kylie dive...
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...