CF News

March 19, 2019

The Boomer Esiason Foundation today announced that UnitedHealthcare is sponsoring the 16th Annual Empire Challenge, which showcases the best high school football players from New York City and Long Island while raising funds to help fight cystic fibrosis. The UnitedHealthcare Empire Challenge All-Star Football Game will...

Boomer and Carton to Guest Judge on ‘Iron Chef America’

by BEF

Boomer Esiason Foundation, CF News

March 19, 2019

(photo: Al Dukes/WFAN) WFAN’s morning drive duo of Boomer Esiason and Craig Carton will have to switch gears — from debating the merits of the Mets to the deliciousness of dishes — for their appearance this Sunday, May 29, on the Food Network’s “Iron Chef America.” Boomer...

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,...

WCBS-TV to Air PSA on CF Run to Breathe

by BEF

Boomer Esiason Foundation, CF Community, CF News

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

CF News

UnitedHealthcare to Present Annual Empire Challenge

Boomer and Carton to Guest Judge on ‘Iron Chef America’

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

WCBS-TV to Air PSA on CF Run to Breathe

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

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

New CF Wind Sprint Demonstrates Cardio Exercises

CF Awareness Month 2011: The Power of Exercise

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