The month of May is special to all of us at the Boomer Esiason Foundation and to all those in the CF community; it is a time when we teach others about cystic fibrosis and about the people who...
56. Transplant Survivor. Pole Vaulter. CF Ambassador. Inspiration. Hero. All of these words have one thing in common: they can be used to describe Jerry Cahill, a man who lives and succeeds in spite of his medical limitations. Diagnosed with...
My journey with cystic fibrosis has always been one defined by three words: living, breathing, and succeeding. From a young age, my parents told me that I could not fail; that if I focused and remained determined, I could...
This year during the Super Bowl, Boomer Esiason announced the following 30 recipients of the Sacks for CF Scholarship. Big thanks to AbbVie for making it possible for the Boomer Esiason Foundation to award $180,000 in scholarships to deserving...
Long Beach High School football was in danger of not being able to compete in their first playoff game after Hurricane Sandy destroyed all of their equipment. Many on the team lost not only everything at their school but also at home. Xenith, along with...
University of Alabama's Barrett Jones was named the recipient of the 2012 Rimington Trophy last night at the ESPNU Red Carpet Show. Jones became Alabama's third finalist for the award, but was the first center from the school to win the Trophy. "I am truly honored...
November 29 - December 1, 2012 The Champions for Charity shopping benefit supports over 90 non profit organizations, including the Boomer Esiason Foundation, through the participation of over 70 Americana Manhasset and select Wheatley Plaza stores. Participating stores donate a percentage of full price, pre-tax purchases...
This year, CBS featured outstanding, inspirational athletes during the one hour broadcast special Arete Honors for Courage in Sports. This annual event honors those athletes, both well-known and unknown, who have overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles on their path to...
Team Boomer’s inaugural year in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon proved to be a success as more than ten runners joined in the fight against cystic fibrosis. Three members of Team Boomer – Stephen Bell, Brian Lockard, and Michael Cimino – plan to follow up...