Author: Emma Mueller

March 19, 2019

For the second year in a row, the Boomer Esiason Foundation is proud to be among the New York Road Runners’ official charity partners for the 2012 New York City Half-Marathon. The Foundation will provide guaranteed marathon entries to 20 runners who pledge to raise funds...

Team Boomer Marathoners Raise More Than $500,000 to Support CF Community

March 19, 2019

It was another successful ING New York City Marathon, as 115 Team Boomer marathoners brought in more than $500,000 to support cystic fibrosis research and the CF community. All four of the Team Boomer athletes who have cystic fibrosis — Stephen Bell, Kevin Dwyer, Steven Levick...

CBS New York Features Team Boomer in Marathon Coverage

March 19, 2019

CBS New York today featured Team Boomer and the Boomer Esiason Foundation in its coverage of the November 6 New York City Marathon. The nearly four-minute spot included interviews with Lissa Short, who is running for Team Boomer for the second time; Logan McGovern, who has...

New York Times Article Features Team Boomer Marathoner

March 19, 2019

Source: www.nytimes.com (a version of this article appeared in print on November 4, 2011, on page A22 of the New York edition) 26 Miles, Each One an Affirmation by Jim Dwyer At age 6, lunatic-boy-age, Kevin Dwyer was running around backstage at his ballet class and banged his...

BEF Launches YOU CANNOT FAIL Campaign with Sale of Inspirational Book by Jerry Cahill

March 19, 2019

The Boomer Esiason Foundation today announced the sale of limited edition copies of YOU CANNOT FAIL: You Are the Hero of Your Own Story, an inspirational book of personal reflections by BEF Volunteer Jerry Cahill. Fifty-five-year-old Cahill, who has cystic fibrosis, is a popular and recognizable figure...

Boomer’s Team Triumphs in Fordham Basketball Scrimmage

March 19, 2019

Source: Fordham University Athletics The Fordham University men's basketball fans got their first look at the 2011-12 Rams at the Maroon and White Scrimmage tonight in the Rose Hill Gym. The game was highlighted by a pair of guest coaches, Boomer Esiason and Craig Carton, hosts...

Check Out the Photos from the 2011 Refi Rock Halloween Event

March 19, 2019

Another great event! 2011 Refi Rock Halloween: Battle of the Decades drew more than 800 partygoers who rocked the night away at the historic Roseland Ballroom in New York City. Check out the photo slideshow below! (You also may view the slideshow on Flickr) ...

Thirty Outstanding Students with CF to Receive ‘Sacks for CF’ Scholarship

March 19, 2019

The Boomer Esiason Foundation encourages college students with cystic fibrosis to get started on their application for the exciting Sacks for CF Scholarship. The application deadline for the program is January 13, 2012. For every sack recorded during NFL Monday...

New Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint Demonstrates Reaching the Back with a Percussor