In this podcast you’ll see how I have taken to the coaching word, despite dealing with cystic fibrosis. Growing up, I was lucky enough to have some great coaches along the way. They always knew…
Congratulations to our very own CF Ambassador, Jerry Cahill, for reaching such an amazing milestone! The Boomer Esiason Foundation CF Podcast series has been a huge success for the past ten years – providing educational…
“Exercising with CF Pre & Post Transplant” – Lar Brennan Lar Brennan, 30 years old post transplant with CF, born and raised in Wexford, Ireland and was diagnosed at 9 months of age. Lar is…
Meet Tim Sweeney, a 37-year-old personal trainer living, breathing, and succeeding with cystic fibrosis. Tim, who ran the NYC Marathon one year after his double lung transplant, and his wife Beth have had two children…
Meet Colin (11) and Sean (9) Randles – brothers who are living, breathing, and succeeding with cystic fibrosis. The brothers are active in sports, including baseball and basketball, and are constantly playing games like cops…
Wise words given to CF mom, Whitney Randles, from her boys’ grandfather: “Special children are only given to special people.” Pat Randle: “My biggest fear is that I outlive my children – simple as that;…
Gunnar Esiason, 23 years old and living with cystic fibrosis, graduated from Boston College in May 2013. Originally planning to attend law school, he realized that he had driven himself into the ground during undergrad…
If you have a really busy work schedule, finding ways to fit fitness into your day can be extremely challenging. One way to do so is to replace your regular office chair – both at…
After six sinus surgeries, Jerry considers himself an expert on sinus irrigation and care. He suggests a number of techniques, including saline spray, a water pick, and Nasatouch. No matter what technique you prefer, irrigation…
Liz Kaup Interview
In order to hold himself accountable and to motivate himself, Jerry tracks his exercise and nutrition using the Jawbone Up24 wristband and app. It enables him to track his movement, eating habits, weight, and sleep,…
In this Wind Sprint, Jerry reviews how he builds endurance and strength without going to the gym. By walking, jogging, and doing lunges uphill, he is able to clear his lungs, work his core, and…
Meet Beau Rich – a 23-year-old filmmaker, actor, writer, musician, and traveler living, breathing, and succeeding with cystic fibrosis. After a series of tests and hospital stays, Beau was diagnosed with CF at six months…
While exercising outdoors in the summer, or on warmer days, remember to wear lightweight, breathable materials that are UV protected. And wear a hat and stay hydrated by drinking water before, during, and after your…
The Boomer Esiason Foundation (BEF) is launching its newest Team Boomer event series, Bike to Breathe, which kicks off with Jerry and Em’s Great CF Adventure – a journey that will take the two cystic…
With summer in our review mirror, many people who continue to exercise outdoors forget to apply sunscreen as the temperatures cool. Even if the sun does not seem strong, always apply waterproof sunscreen every hour…