Episode #0074 Pre-Transplant – Gearing Up for New Beginnings

Title: Episode #0074 Pre-Transplant – Gearing Up for New Beginnings…
Jerry Cahill, 52 years old, Living Breathing Succeeding with cystic fibrosis talks about being listed for a double lung transplant. Exercise has been a key factor in his life to keep his lungs clear and continues to be important pre-transplant.
- Jerry grew up in Brooklyn, NY. Attended the University of Connecticut, competed in track & field specializing in the pole vault, worked in the apparel industry for 26 years, coach’s track & field, and currently volunteers at the Boomer Esiason Foundation as he awaits a double lung transplant.
- “Maintaining a positive attitude and being involved with people and events is key as I await the call…” states Jerry
- “As my disease progresses due to shortness of breath and my quality of life deteriorates it is time to move on to the next step – transplant…” Jerry believes.
- Jerry believes that he has been preparing for a transplant his whole life, as it is just another part of the battle with CF… “With CF you always need to be prepared and RE-INVENT yourself!”
- Jerry’s advice… “Stay active and involved, have a great TEAM of doctors that you believe in, have a great support team of family & friends, FUNDRAISE, and gear up for NEW BEGINNINGS as the best is yet to come…”

This “LIVING. BREATHING. SUCCEEDING.” Podcast/Vodcast series is the 9th in a series of 12 made possible through and unrestricted educational grant from Genentech to The Boomer Esiason Foundation.