Emma Mueller, Author at The Boomer Esiason Foundation

May 6, 2013

In this episode, we talk with Katie O’Grady, a 17-year old senior at North Rockland High School in New York. Katie is an avid runner and is a member of the Red Raider varsity cross country and track teams. She talks about the role sports...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 120: The Hatfield Brothers, Being Compliant with CF

by Emma Mueller

CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition

April 22, 2013

In this episode, we talk with Bret and Brennan Hatfield, both of whom are brothers and enjoying high school in Omaha, Nebraska. Bret is 15, Brennan is 17, and both are living, breathing and succeeding with cystic fibrosis. Bret and Brennan were diagnosed with cystic...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 119: Lisa Ropers on Living with Pancreatitis and CF

by Emma Mueller

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition, Lifestyle Adjustments

March 15, 2013

Diagnosed at the age of 10 with cystic fibrosis, Lisa Ropers is now a happily married 33-year-old living in Holmesville, Nebraska. Lisa, in spite of dealing with the CF complication Pancreatitis, remains passionate about the fashion and retail management world. She loves going to the...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 118: Gunnar Esiason on How to Use a Feeding Tube

by Emma Mueller

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, College Life, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition

February 15, 2013

In this episode, we talk with Gunnar Esiason about the daily use of a feeding tube as part of CF treatment. While Gunnar continues to remain compliant and use the feeding tube, among other treatments, he has been living independently and has been enjoying college...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 117: HelpHOPELive Assisting the CF Community

by Emma Mueller

CF Podcasts, Lung Transplants

December 18, 2012

In this episode, we talk with Lynne Sampson, Executive Director and CEO of the Pennsylvania-based non-profit HelpHOPELive. Lynne and her team at HelpHOPELive are passionate about providing assistance to transplant and catastrophic injury patients, helping to bring down the cost of medical expenses. HelpHOPELive works...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 116: Joe Sleeper, Stepping Up and Taking Control of Life with CF

by Emma Mueller

CF Podcasts, Lifestyle Adjustments

November 7, 2012

Joe, now 33 years old, was diagnosed with CF at age 5, and also had a sister who was diagnosed with CF. He currently resides in Norfolk, Virginia with his fiancé Jennifer with whom he shares a love of riding motorcycles. Joe works as a...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 115: Jerry Cahill, Life after Transplant

by Emma Mueller

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition, Lifestyle Adjustments, Lung Transplants

September 26, 2012

For 55 years, Jerry Cahill courageously battled cystic fibrosis while awaiting a life-saving double lung transplant. After a number of "trial runs," Jerry received a call on April 17, 2012 that a new pair of lungs had become available. On April 18, 2012, Jerry finally...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 114: Team Boomer – 2012 Run to Breathe

by Emma Mueller

CF Podcasts

August 19, 2012

July 21, 2012 Central Park New York, NY In its second year of existence, the Boomer’s Run to Breathe 10K saw over 5,000 runners come out in support of the Boomer Esiason’s fight against cystic fibrosis. Among them, Jerry Cahill – a 56 year-old living, breathing and succeeding role...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 113: Catherine Hopkins, a CF mom

by Emma Mueller

CF Podcasts, Lifestyle Adjustments

August 7, 2012

“A Day in the Life of a CF Mom/Caregiver: Catherine Hopkins” Catherine Hopkins is facing the challenge of balancing a full-time job as a vet technician while making it possible for her 3 year old son, Philip to LIVE BREATHE SUCCEED with CF. Catherine and her...

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 112: Bobby Bebber on Overcoming ALL Obstacles with CF

by Emma Mueller

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, Lifestyle Adjustments

May 30, 2012

Bobby Bebber, 28 years old and living in Miami, Fla., was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at age two. Bobby has had three liver transplants and a kidney transplant, and he also has CF-related diabetes, but he continues to fight on and NEVER give up. Bobby, who...

Author: Emma Mueller

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 121: Katie O’Grady and Playing High School Sports with CF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 120: The Hatfield Brothers, Being Compliant with CF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 119: Lisa Ropers on Living with Pancreatitis and CF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 118: Gunnar Esiason on How to Use a Feeding Tube

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 117: HelpHOPELive Assisting the CF Community

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 116: Joe Sleeper, Stepping Up and Taking Control of Life with CF

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 115: Jerry Cahill, Life after Transplant

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 114: Team Boomer – 2012 Run to Breathe

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 113: Catherine Hopkins, a CF mom

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 112: Bobby Bebber on Overcoming ALL Obstacles with CF

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