Sean Bourgeois, 19 years old with cystic fibrosis (CF) is playing junior hockey and attending University of Phoenix “online” while he pursues his dreams of playing hockey for the NHL.
– Sean was diagnosed at age 4 and resides in Maine with his family.
– “My father got me involved in sports and hockey because he thought it would help my lungs and it’s been the best thing for me” states Sean.
– “Living with CF has NOT prevented me from doing things in life” states Sean “CF is not going to stop me from reaching my goals”.
– “The hardest thing about growing up with CF is the treatments… but I have to do them so I can play hockey and spend time with my family and friends.
– Sean’s biggest role models have been his parents, “They are always there for me and they have gone above and beyond” states Sean.
– Regarding college life and being independent… “I am ready to be responsible because I have a lot of BIG goals” states Sean.
– “ I want to be the first person with CF to play professional hockey in the NHL…”
This “LIVING. BREATHING. SUCCEEDING.” Podcast/Vodcast series is the 6th of 12 made possible through and unrestricted educational grant from Genentech to The Boomer Esiason Foundation.
