BEF, Author at The Boomer Esiason Foundation

May 31, 2017

In this podcast, we hear from Pam Gauvin-Fernandes, whose journey is truly unique. Misdiagnosed for years with bronchitis, she was tested and confirmed to have cystic fibrosis at 18 years of age. Fortunately, her health stayed steady for years due to her passion for swimming....

CF Podcast 170: Jerry’s Five Year Transplant Anniversary

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition, Lifestyle Adjustments, Lung Transplants

April 26, 2017

Jerry Cahill, 5 years post transplant, shares the ups and downs of his journey as an organ donor recipient. This podcast was made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from GENENTECH to the Boomer Esiason Foundation....

CF Podcast 169: #MyNewLungs

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Lifestyle Adjustments, Lung Transplants

April 26, 2017

In this podcast, cystic fibrosis patients share their inspiring double lung transplant stories in honor of organ donation awareness month. From being listed to “dry runs” to the actual surgery – each of these stories offers a unique look into the transplant process. This podcast was...

CF Podcast 168: Sport and Cystic Fibrosis with Matt Mitchell

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, College Life, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition, Lifestyle Adjustments

April 26, 2017

Matt Mitchell, 19, shares his journey with cystic fibrosis, exercise, and team sports. Starting at an early age, Matt played backyard sports and eventually transitioned to official team sports. Today, he plays wide receiver for the Phoenix College football team - which enables him to...

CF Podcast 167: CF: Living Life with a Terminal Illness

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition

April 26, 2017

Michael is 24 years old with CF and 5 months post double lung transplant. Michael is from Nebraska, and loves fishing, hunting, exercising, and EMS. Michael also loves the outdoors and helping people. He was diagnosed at 4 months old and has a younger sister...

CF Podcast 166: Cystic Fibrosis & Mental Well-Being

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, Lifestyle Adjustments, Relationships

April 26, 2017

Currently residing in North Carolina, Adriane and her husband, Peter, are parents of three children: Alexis, 7, Andrew, 4.5, and Olivia, who passed away six years ago from a rare heart disease. When they found out that Andrew had cystic fibrosis, they leaned on close...

CF Podcast 165: Denise Horgan’s Life Post-Double Lung Transplant

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition, Lifestyle Adjustments, Lung Transplants

April 26, 2017

In this cystic fibrosis podcast, we meet Denise – a 41-year-old County Kerry, Ireland native who is living, breathing, and succeeding in New York. Three years ago, she received a life-saving double lung transplant, which she says was a bittersweet moment… to know that someone...

CF Podcast 164: CF Spartan, Honoring the Loss of My Brother with Chris Love

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition, Relationships

April 26, 2017

In this podcast, we meet 26-year-old CFer, Chris Love, who is a videographer, guitarist, and avid Spartan racer living in New Jersey. Diagnosed at birth, Chris always looked up to his brother and best friend, Patrick. From the time they were young, they did everything...

CF Podcast 163: Strength and Fitness in CF Care with Will Schlucter

by BEF

Adulthood and CF, Career World, CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition

December 16, 2016

In this podcast we meet Will Schlucter, a 26 year-old CF patient who owns his own gym, Will Power Strength and Conditioning. After years during his youth of taking breaks during athletics, Will decided, as an adult, to push through his coughing, expand his limits,...

CF Podcast 162: Brayden Merrill, #MyFitCFLife Contest Winner

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition

September 22, 2016

Today, you will meet Brayden Merrill, a 14-year-old with cystic fibrosis who stays healthy by playing soccer, track, and cross country. For someone so young, he is very open about his disease and uses it as a reason to train harder – uses it to...

Author: BEF

Podcast 171: The Daily Grind with Cystic Fibrosis featuring Pam Gauvin-Fernandes

CF Podcast 170: Jerry’s Five Year Transplant Anniversary

CF Podcast 169: #MyNewLungs

CF Podcast 168: Sport and Cystic Fibrosis with Matt Mitchell

CF Podcast 167: CF: Living Life with a Terminal Illness

CF Podcast 166: Cystic Fibrosis & Mental Well-Being

CF Podcast 165: Denise Horgan’s Life Post-Double Lung Transplant

CF Podcast 164: CF Spartan, Honoring the Loss of My Brother with Chris Love

CF Podcast 163: Strength and Fitness in CF Care with Will Schlucter

CF Podcast 162: Brayden Merrill, #MyFitCFLife Contest Winner

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