BEF, Author at The Boomer Esiason Foundation

March 19, 2019

WCBS-TV in New York soon will air a public service announcement promoting Boomer's Cystic Fibrosis Run to Breathe, a 10K run/walk in New York City's Central Park on July 9. Team Boomer is working closely with the New York Road Runners to organize Boomer's Cystic Fibrosis...

New Podcast Discusses Life Before and After a Double-Lung Transplant

by BEF

Boomer Esiason Foundation, CF Community, CF News

March 19, 2019

The Boomer Esiason Foundation has posted a new video podcast featuring Valerie Batz, a 52-year-old with cystic fibrosis who discusses life before and after a double-lung transplant. Valerie, who had her transplant 13 years ago, said that pre-transplant, she was frequently sick, everything was an effort,...

Run for a Cause: Set – and Achieve – an Exercise Goal

by BEF

Boomer Esiason Foundation, CF Community, CF News

March 19, 2019

Registering for a local race can be a little scary, especially if you’ve never before run a road race. But setting a goal – like running your first 5K – is a great way to start a fitness program and, hopefully, a healthier lifestyle. It...

Jerry Cahill Awarded Ellis Island Medal of Honor

by BEF

Boomer Esiason Foundation, CF News

March 19, 2019

Boomer Esiason Foundation Volunteer Jerry Cahill on May 7 received the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, awarded annually to American citizens of diverse origins for their outstanding contributions to their communities, their nation and the world. The Ellis Island Medal of Honor is sponsored by the...

New Podcast Focuses on Adulthood With CF

by BEF

Boomer Esiason Foundation, CF News

March 19, 2019

The Boomer Esiason Foundation has posted a new video podcast featuring Kay W., who discusses how she lives life to the fullest as a 49-year-old with cystic fibrosis. Kay has been married for 22 years and is the proud mom of a 19-year-old daughter, Ashley. After...

New CF Wind Sprint Demonstrates Cardio Exercises

by BEF

Boomer Esiason Foundation, CF News

March 19, 2019

As part of its CF Awareness Month focus on exercise, the Boomer Esiason Foundation has released Episode 16 in the CF Wind Sprint series: Cardio Exercises. In this video, BEF Volunteer Jerry Cahill shares his favorite simple cardio exercises that help keep the lungs clear of...

NYRR Opens Registration for Boomer’s Cystic Fibrosis Run to Breathe

by BEF

Boomer Esiason Foundation, CF News

March 19, 2019

The New York Road Runners today opened registration for the inaugural Boomer's Cystic Fibrosis Run to Breathe. Team Boomer is working closely with NYRR to organize this 10K run/walk, which will be held July 9 in New York City's Central Park. Participation in this event will...

CF Awareness Month 2011: The Power of Exercise

by BEF

Boomer Esiason Foundation, CF Community, CF News

March 19, 2019

Each year, the month of May is singled out as CF Awareness Month. It's an opportunity for the cystic fibrosis community to share information about the disease and to get more people involved in efforts to find a cure. This year, however, the Boomer Esiason Foundation...

New CF Wind Sprint on Stretching

by BEF

Boomer Esiason Foundation, CF News

March 19, 2019

The Boomer Esiason Foundation has released Episode 15 in the CF Wind Sprint series: Stretching. In the video, BEF Volunteer Jerry Cahill shares his favorite pre-exercise stretches that help improve blood flow, prevent injuries and improve breathing. Click here to view CF Wind Sprint 15: Stretching. CF...

New Podcast on Getting Motivated Before and After a Lung Transplant

by BEF

Boomer Esiason Foundation, CF News

March 19, 2019

The Boomer Esiason Foundation has posted CF Podcast 101: Motivation - Before and After a Lung Transplant. The audio podcast features an interview with Dottie Lessard. Dottie, 44 and living with cystic fibrosis, continues to achieve and re-invent herself 16 years post-double-lung transplant. Dottie is an...

Author: BEF

WCBS-TV to Air PSA on CF Run to Breathe

New Podcast Discusses Life Before and After a Double-Lung Transplant

Run for a Cause: Set – and Achieve – an Exercise Goal

Jerry Cahill Awarded Ellis Island Medal of Honor

New Podcast Focuses on Adulthood With CF

New CF Wind Sprint Demonstrates Cardio Exercises

NYRR Opens Registration for Boomer’s Cystic Fibrosis Run to Breathe

CF Awareness Month 2011: The Power of Exercise

New CF Wind Sprint on Stretching

New Podcast on Getting Motivated Before and After a Lung Transplant

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