BEF, Author at The Boomer Esiason Foundation

March 19, 2019

Calling all CF artists! The May 16 application deadline for the Boomer Esiason Foundation's Scholarship of the Arts is coming up quickly, and we encourage all CF student-artists to apply. This annual award promotes communication through creativity. Artwork in the form of video, painting, sketching and...

NYRR Opens Registration for 2012 Boomer’s CF Run to Breathe

by BEF

Boomer Esiason Foundation, CF Community, CF News

March 19, 2019

The New York Road Runners have opened registration for the Second Annual Boomer's Cystic Fibrosis Run to Breathe. The 10K run-walk will be held July 21 in New York City's Central Park and is open to runners at all levels. Participation in this event will be...

Charity Navigator Awards BEF Second Consecutive Four-Star Rating

by BEF

Boomer Esiason Foundation, CF News

March 19, 2019

The Boomer Esiason Foundation has received its second consecutive four-star rating from Charity Navigator, an independent evalutator of U.S. philanthropic organizations. "Receiving four out of a possible four stars indicates that your organization adheres to good governance and other best practices that minimize the chance of unethical...

‘You Cannot Fail’ Book Now Available on Amazon.com

by BEF

Boomer Esiason Foundation, CF Community, CF News

March 19, 2019

You Cannot Fail: You Are the Hero of Your Own Story — an inspirational book of personal reflections by Boomer Esiason Foundation Volunteer Jerry Cahill — now is available for sale on Amazon.com. Fifty-five-year-old Cahill, who has cystic fibrosis and in April underwent a double-lung transplant,...

Tickets on Sale Now for 2012 Refi Rock Spring Fling!

by BEF

Boomer Esiason Foundation, CF News

March 19, 2019

Tickets are on sale now for the Fourth Annual Refi Rock Spring Fling, to be held June 7 at the Central Park Zoo. Refi Rock Spring Fling, organized by the BEF Young Professionals Committee, regularly attracts 1,500 partygoers in the New York City area and is...

Two Weeks Post-Transplant, Jerry Cahill Speaks Out on Organ Donation, CF Awareness Month

by BEF

Boomer Esiason Foundation, CF Community, CF News

March 19, 2019

Jerry Cahill, 55, is the Volunteer Director for Scholarships and Transplant Grants at the Boomer Esiason Foundation. Jerry also hosts a regular CF podcast and produces the CF Wind Sprints video series, and he recently launched the You Cannot Fail campaign. For more information, visit...

‘Donate Life Month’ Takes on New Meaning with Jerry Cahill Lung Transplant

by BEF

Boomer Esiason Foundation, CF Community, CF News

March 19, 2019

April 23, 2012 Jerry texted Foundation staff over the weekend to confirm that his surgery went well and that he is on the road to recovery. He also said that he expected to be moved out of the ICU today. Please continue to keep Jerry in your...

New Wind Sprint: Club CF Is Valuable Online Resource for CF Community

by BEF

Boomer Esiason Foundation, CF Community, CF News

March 19, 2019

Episode 25 of the Boomer Esiason Foundation's CF Wind Sprint series focuses on Club CF, a website featuring stories about adults around the country who are living, breathing and succeeding with cystic fibrosis. Despite the popularity of social media, there are few online venues where people...

Boston College Club Lacrosse Teams Compete to Fight CF

by BEF

Boomer Esiason Foundation, CF News

March 19, 2019

Source: The Heights (Boston College independent student newspaper) This weekend, the Boston College men’s and women’s club lacrosse teams will be facing off against the University of Pittsburgh and Northeastern University in a doubleheader to benefit cystic fibrosis. CF is a fatal genetic disease that affects the...

Maryland Football ‘Lift for Life’ Event to Support BEF and CF Community

by BEF

Boomer Esiason Foundation, CF Community, CF News

March 19, 2019

The University of Maryland football team's Third Annual "Lift for Life" will benefit the Boomer Esiason Foundation and the cystic fibrosis community. Lift for Life is a fun-to-watch strength and conditioning competition that features members of the Terrapin football team. The April 28 event, which is open...

Author: BEF

Application Deadline for Scholarship of the Arts is May 16

NYRR Opens Registration for 2012 Boomer’s CF Run to Breathe

Charity Navigator Awards BEF Second Consecutive Four-Star Rating

‘You Cannot Fail’ Book Now Available on Amazon.com

Tickets on Sale Now for 2012 Refi Rock Spring Fling!

Two Weeks Post-Transplant, Jerry Cahill Speaks Out on Organ Donation, CF Awareness Month

‘Donate Life Month’ Takes on New Meaning with Jerry Cahill Lung Transplant

New Wind Sprint: Club CF Is Valuable Online Resource for CF Community

Boston College Club Lacrosse Teams Compete to Fight CF

Maryland Football ‘Lift for Life’ Event to Support BEF and CF Community

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