In this podcast we meet Will Schlucter, a 26 year-old CF patient who owns his own gym, Will Power Strength and Conditioning. After years during his youth of taking breaks during athletics, Will decided, as…
Today, you will meet Brayden Merrill, a 14-year-old with cystic fibrosis who stays healthy by playing soccer, track, and cross country. For someone so young, he is very open about his disease and uses it…
Today, we meet Sabrina Walker who is 30 years old living, breathing, and succeeding with cystic fibrosis in Anchorage, Alaska. Growing up, her parents encouraged her to stay active and play sports – not allowing…
CF Podcast: Callie Deanda Name: “Jumping the Fear with CF Sponsor: Genentech Callie Deanda,: 20 years old with CF, athletic, attending college, and from Tennesse Hobbies include soccer (plays on varsity team), hiking, cross-stitching...
In this podcast, we hear from Jerry’s CF medical team about his journey with CF and life post-transplant. They share how they work as a team to make patients with CF feel cared for and…
In this podcast, we meet some of “Jerry’s kids” – the young athletes he dedicates a great deal of his time to coaching in the sport of pole vault. Just as in his professional life,…
In this podcast, Mary Cahill – mother to Jerry Cahill – sits down to discuss what it was like raising a CF child among her other “normal” children. She shares the story of his diagnosis…
Gunnar Esiason sat down with BEF CF Ambassador Jerry Cahill recently to find out more about his double lung transplant and the way his life has changed since he had the procedure 4 years ago.…
Jerry shares what type of mask he wears while traveling or visiting the doctor.
Skylar from California asked Jerry the best way to move from stationary biking to cycling outdoors. The most important thing, to Jerry, is remembering the mantra ‘safety first.’ He gives a number of suggestions to…
After receiving a Facebook message asking about how he keeps his nasal passageways clear and germ-free, Jerry took to his Wind Sprint page to share his response. As a part of his daily hygiene, Jerry…
In this podcast, we hear from 24-year-old, Gunnar Esiason. He discusses how important it is for people with cystic fibrosis to remain compliant – with their medications, treatments, nutrition, and exercise. Gunnar also points out…
“I felt guilty I didn’t have the disease.” To Sydney Esiason, there is no bigger duty of a sibling than to be the other’s biggest fan and supporter. While Gunnar has been in the spotlight…
Where can you find a more exciting, challenging replacement for a stationary bike? Jerry Cahill suggests finding a spin class in your area. For him, spin classes at Bad Ass Academy push him harder, incorporates…