Tue, 19 December 2006
New Page 2
Title: Give the Gift of Life…
A Plea to Encourage Organ Donors - Charlie Stockley, Priority Recipient on
National Organ Donor List, in Immediate Need of Lung Donor and Transplant
With most people focusing on getting through the holiday season, Charlie
Stockley, 38, is fighting to get through another day waiting for a new set of
lungs. Charlie is on life support and in immediate need of a lung transplant at
Stanford Medical Center in Palo Alto. Charlie is up against his toughest battle
with cystic fibrosis (CF). Although he is a priority lung transplant recipient
on national organ donor watch lists, his condition remains tenuous as symptoms
from CF complicate his recovery and threaten his life. Charlie has been on a
life preserving ventilator since Tues, Dec 12, 2006, and a lung match has still
not yet become available.
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Charlie has been a tough fighter of this progressive, life-threatening lung
disease, and has a lot to live for.
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He met the love of his life 18 months ago, Margie Roper, and they are getting
married on March 10, 2007. Charlie can’t wait to make a new home with Margie,
and her two children, Michael and Amber who he loves very much.
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Charlie grew up in Livermore, CA and has resided in San Francisco for over 10
years.
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He works as an audio designer at Electronic Arts and has been a professional
drummer for numerous bands, including Mojo Deluxe and Mad Dog Toor.
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Please visit
www.CharlieStockley.com
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For more information and updates: info@charliestockley.com
December is the month of giving. We encourage everyone to make sure they are
registered to show it’s important to them that others are given the opportunity
to live a full and productive life. Charlie’s friends and family would greatly
appreciate you getting the word out in anyway you can, as soon as you can.
Here
are a few things to do:
1.
Take 3 minutes to sign up online to be a donor (by state). In California go to
www.donatelifecalifornia.org. Other states, go to:
www.donatelife.net
2.
When you sign up online, notify friends and family via email
3.
Tell your family members that you have decided to become a donor so they
will understand your decision and support it.
4. Say yes to donation on your driver’s license
5. If tragedy should strike someone you know, please think of Charlie, and
hundreds
of people like him waiting for an organ, and encourage them to give the gift of
life.
Passing of Charlie Stockley
From www.charliestockley.com
Charlie Stockley passed away on the night of December 24th, 2006. We fervently
believe that Charlie's courageous battle with Cystic Fibrosis has inspired
countless people to register as the organ donors that someday might save the
lives of others in his situation. Although Charlie didn't receive the lungs he
so desperately needed, we know he would be happy if only one person was helped
by his struggle. Charlie's family wishes to express their most sincere gratitude
for the love, prayers and support that sustained them during their difficult
ordeal and demonstrated how many lives were touched by this remarkable man.
Please honor Charlie's memory either by registering as an organ donor or making
a contribution to any chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Thanks to all who attended Charlie's Memorial Service & Life Celebration in
Livermore on Saturday, January 6th, 2007. What a sincerely beautiful & glorious
gathering! Thank you for the memories & memorabilia, all the music, the laughter
& tears, your warm hearts & loving arms. A true testament to the power of one.
You are invited to view photos from the celebration here.
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Sun, 10 December 2006
To
everyone who loves football, Christmas and
children.
A
special podcast presentation of the classic Christmas story
The
Night Before Christmas
has
been added to the Boomer Esiason web site.
www.esiason.org &
Jerry Cahill's Cystic Fibrosis Podcast
What we
do want you to know is that it is OK to download this pod cast to your computer
and to
CDs without any cost or violation. In fact, we encourage you to do so.
Christmas
is a special time, and the hope is that you can help others enjoy sharing
Christmas memories and traditions with their family, neighbors and friends.
So
please,
be part
of the Christmas spirit, enjoy the special recording,
and
pass the world along.
Always the best,
Sean Hunter
Direct download: Wholeshebang02.mp3
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Fri, 1 December 2006
Title: Cystic Fibrosis.com Celebrates 10 year Anniversary.Jeanne Barnett, former computer math teacher and now President of cysticfibrosis.com, talks about her site and how
"it is a support community for those dealing with cystic fibrosis" Launched in
1996 with a friend who had CF, the site was started as an experiment but evolved into a major resource for the CF Community that gives people the opportunity to discuss CF with others.
CysticFibrosis.com is a public website and you do not have to sign up. The site has over 117,372 messages as well as 11,112 threads and 3,396 users 1. Jeanne reads every message and the site has over 1,000 visitors per day 2. Cystic Fibrosis.com (www.cysticfibrosis.com) is a
"place to share and celebrate life!" states Jeanne Barnett. 3. The website is global and includes: forums, blogs, faq's, library, kids, CF Center info, photo galleries, recipes, and a section for newly diagnosed. 4. The forums include topics on adults, families, new diagnosed, nutrition/exercise, transplants, and teenagers/young people. 5. Jeanne is passionate about her site and states;
"The CF Community is ONE family and we are here to support and inspire each other"
www.cysticfibrosis.comHAPPY 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!!!! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!!
Direct download: CF-12-1-06-JeanneBarnet.mp3
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Tue, 21 November 2006
A big THANKS to Mr. Rob Safuto of the New York Minute Podcast
for his coverage of the New York City Post-Marathon Party at Mr. Denney's Pub. Rob has been a Quiet Giant of the Boomer Esiason Foundation for quite a while...and was instrumental in teaching me about podcasting in early 2005.
This Podcast can also be heard on the New York Minute Podcast. The following is Rob's show notes from his podcast.
Check out all of Rob's Podcasts
http://www.podcastnyc.net (New York City Podcast Network) http://www.newyorkminuteshow.com (Podcast Guide to New York City) http://www.getyourflow.com (Flow is music...liberated!) http://community.podcastnyc.net (Join the community!)
This is as close as well get to a New York City Marathon special this year on the show. Not bad though. In association with my friend Jerry Cahill, host of the Cystic Fibrosis Podcast, I covered the Team Boomer post marathon fund raiser.
The event was held at a very nice Irish Pub called Mr. Dennehy's. The pub is located at 63 Carmine St. near 7th Avenue South.
And yes I did interview one actual runner in the marathon. I also talk with Jerry about Team Boomer and mix with some locals who talk about their experiences around town.
This episode also includes a promo for an upcoming show by my pal Brother Love.
Direct download: New_York_Minute_64.mp3
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Fri, 17 November 2006
Title: RUN SARAH RUN!!!Sarah Katopodis ran her 1st Marathon in NYC and ran it for Team Boomer – Fighting Cystic Fibrosis, and we are honored!! Sarah raised over $4,000 for the Foundation’s Exercise for Life Scholarship and was presented with a game ball for her unending passion and support for the CF community. 1. Sarah grew up in New Jersey and attended the University of Scranton and has a masters in marketing. 2. Sarah is blessed with a beautiful loving family and has a very supportive husband, Taso, as well as 3 phenomenal sons that keep her running marathons on a daily basis – Alex, Evan, and Steven. All were cheering Sarah on during the marathon. 3. “As a child I used to run with my Grandfather at 6am during the summer at Long Beach Island? states Sarah. 4. Sarah continued here passion for running with a running group while working in Charlotte, NC and ran 2 half marathons. 5. Sarah’s NYC Marathon application was declined a few times before finally being accepted for the 2006 NYC Marathon. “From that day forward – the training and commitment began…? states Sarah. 6. Sarah and her family launched www.cysticfibrois.com over 10 years ago – a informative/educational/supportive site for people with CF and their families and therefore was committed to running the NYC Marathon for a cause related to cystic fibrosis. 7. Sarah finished the marathon in 6 hours and 20 minutes and is a winner spiritually, physically, and as a committed person in the game of life – CONGRAT’S!!!! 8. Check out Sarah’s award winning blog on her marathon experience at: http://blogs.cysticfibrosis.com/index.cfm?forumid=250Also check out cysticfibrosis.com’s website at: www.cysticfibrosis.com
Direct download: CF-11-17-06-SarahKatopodis.mp3
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Mon, 13 November 2006
Donal Dennehy celebrates with Joe Kelly at Mr. Dennehy’s Pub located at
63 Carrmine Street in Greenwich Village NYC. The 1st Annual Post
Marathon Party was a huge fundraising success for the Boomer Esiason
Foundation’s Exercise for Life scholarship program for people with
cystic fibrosis. 1. Joe Kelly runs his first marathon for Team Boomer – Fighting Cystic Fibrosis in under 4 hours 2. The Boomer Esiason Foundation presents Joe Kelly with an autographed football by Boomer Esiason for his great cause 3. Donal Dennehy accommodates the Boomer Esiason Foundation at his restaurant to help raise funds for people with CF 4. Donal is presented with a game ball for his commitment to the fight against cystic fibrosis 5. The event was a huge success raising over $5,000. for scholarships and a fun time was had by all. 6.
Donal states “This is the first of many fundraising events that Mr.
Dennehy’s will partner up with the Boomer Esiason Foundation to raise
money for a cure. For more information on Mr. Dennehy’s go to: www.mrdennehys.com
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Fri, 27 October 2006
MR. DENNEHY’S TO HOST TEAM BOOMER - FIGHTING CYSTIC FIBROSIS POST- NYC
MARATHON BENEFIT
- On Sunday, November 5 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Mr. Dennehy’s located at 63
Carmine Street @ Seventh Avenue in New York City’s West Village will host a
post-marathon celebration to benefit Team Boomer- Fighting Cystic Fibrosis.
- The event is open to the public and ticket price is $25, which includes a
two-hour open bar. All proceeds from the evening will go directly to the Boomer
Esiason Foundation (BEF) to support the Exercise for Life Scholarship for
individuals with cystic fibrosis.
- Joe Kelly, an employee at Mr. Dennehy’s, will be representing TEAM BOOMER in
the marathon along with many other international runners.
- Team Boomer – Fighting Cystic Fibrosis was developed by BEF and is a USATF-registered
competitive club.
- Those who are a part of Team Boomer participate in various races, obtain
sponsors, and donate the pledges they receive to BEF. Team Boomer is designed to
promote exercise and help raise funds for the Exercise for Life scholarship
program for people with CF.
- BEF is a leader in the area of academic scholarships and transplant grants and
is now being proactive as the frontrunner in the area of exercise for
individuals with CF.
- Mr. Dennehy’s, located at 63 Carmine Street at Seventh Avenue, is a
traditional Irish pub and restaurant known for its live music, great food and
charming bartenders.
- Mr. Dennehy’s has received rave reviews from Time Out New York, New York
Magazine and CitiSearch and is a New York pub that’s not to miss.
For more info:
o Call: 212-414-1223
o www.mrdennehys.com
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donal@mrdennehys.com
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Fri, 13 October 2006
Isabel Stenzel Byrnes Interview The Power of Two - a family story of twins Isabel and Anabel surviving with CFJerry Cahill interviews part time social worker, Isabel Stanzel Byrnes, who is 34 years old with CF post transplant 2.5 years (Isabel received the gift of life on February 6th 2004). Isabel has an identical twin sister, Anabel Stenzel, who also has CF and is post transplant 6 years. - Isabel grew up in Los Angeles, California
- Diagnosed 3 days post birth
- At age 5 started having a lot of respiratory infections
- Isabel started having chronic pseudomonas at age 10
- Attended Stanford University undergraduate school
- Attended University of California, Berkeley graduate school
- Isabel and Ana lived in Japan and taught English for a few years
- Isabel has always been active in the area of exercise pre and post transplant and is an avid hiker.
- Isabel has been married for 8 years to a wonderful man and support person, Andrew Byrnes.
- "The transplant was a spiritual event" states Isabel.
- "I survived with CF and the transplant due to all my exercise, I had a lot of muscle strength"states Isabel.
- Isabel has competed in the United States Transplant Games that includes over 1800 athletes. Isabel won 1 gold and 2 silver medals!!
- Isabel and Anabel have written a book: The Power of Two. A family story about twins surviving with cystic fibrosis.
- For information on the book please contact Isabel at: isabear27@hotmail.com
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Mon, 2 October 2006
Title: CF Education Day comes to NYC When: October 15th 2006 from 11am to 4pm Where: The Yale Club in New York City Info: cfday2006@aol.com Phone: 800-622-0385 Come hear nationally recognized speakers at this one time event. The event is free and includes lunch Everyone must register to attend Speakers will discuss: o ways to obtain health insurance and make it cover treatments needed to fight CF o Laws that protect children with CF in school o Strategies for living a successful life with CF o New drugs on the CF Horizon o Treatments and care of children and adults with CF Due to cross infection no one with CF can attend this event. To find out other ways adults with CF can participate in this event please contact: cfday2006@aol.com or call: 800-622-0385
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Thu, 28 September 2006
TEAM BOOMER –
FIGHTING CYSTIC FIBROSIS
USA Track & Field Club #06-1114
Millions of people worldwide are marathon runners…
Millions of people worldwide jog, bike, swim, and exercise…
Some people jog to stay in shape…
People with cystic fibrosis jog to BREATHE!
Because I have cystic fibrosis I want to prove that I can breathe.
-Jerry Cahill/Age 50
Cystic Fibrosis Podcast
Team Boomer – Fighting Cystic Fibrosis
was developed by the Boomer Esiason Foundation (BEF) and is a USATF-registered
competitive club. BEF is a leader in the area of academic scholarships and
transplant grants and is now being proactive as the frontrunner in the area of
exercise for individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF). Team Boomer is designed to
promote exercise and help raise funds for the Exercise for Life scholarship
program for people with CF, which helps them pursue their academic dreams.
As an athlete, Boomer Esiason knows how important exercise is for improving
health, especially for those with cystic fibrosis. Participating in sports and
physical activity helps increase the quality of life and health, and teaches
discipline. Like athletes’ dedication and daily regiments on the playing field,
CF patients must be compliant to daily therapy and medication routines. Your
lungs are muscles and need to be worked to keep them clear and strong – exercise
should be part of EVERYONE’S daily routine. Team Boomer’s goal is to improve the
quality of life and increase the lifespan of individuals with CF through the
power of daily physical exercise.
By sponsoring an athlete, you are helping the Boomer Esiason Foundation and Team
Boomer raise money for the Exercise for Life Scholarship.
Join Team Boomer
Today
Team Boomer Donor Sheet
Team Boomer Pledge Sheet
Team
Boomer Sponsor Sheet
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Thu, 31 August 2006
Title: CF Roundtable gives back to
the cystic fibrosis community
CF Roundtable is a newsletter for
adults who have cystic fibrosis is published by United States Adult
Cystic Fibrosis Association, Inc. (USACFA). Roundtable, now known as
CF Roundtable, was founded in 1989 by an individual with CF, Lisa
McDonough. CF Roundtable is an educational newsletter.
Jerry Cahill interviews Board members
of USACFA; Paul Feld (49 with CF post transplant 19 months), Cynthia
Dunafon (42 with CF), Laura Tillman (58 with CF) and Kathy Russell
(62 with CF)
Topics include: Being a parent,
transplant, parents of newly diagnosed, when to tell employers, and
insurance issues – to name a few…
Cynthia: “give back to the CF
Community?
Paul: “offer my life
experiences post transplant and make a difference?
Kathy: “fun and education?
Laura: “contribute to CF
society?
Direct download: CF-08-31-06-CFRI.mp3
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Tue, 25 July 2006
TITLE: Understanding CF Lung Therapies
Dr. Joan DeCelie-Germana, director of the CF Center at Schneider Children’s
Hospital in New Hyde Park, New York, and assistant professor of pediatrics at
the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York discusses the
importance in maintaining a consistent daily treatment regimen to manage lung
disease.
· With the help of today’s CF lung therapies, CF patients are now living longer
and more active lives than ever before.
· Pulmonary treatments, especially the standard therapies, are critical to
helping CF patients stay as healthy as possible.
· For optimum health, it’s important to adhere to a doctor-recommended treatment
schedule each day, and to take the treatments in the right order.
· A recommended order of daily treatment for a CF patient is Bronchodialator,
Pulmozyme® (dornase alfa), The Vest or similar chest wall oscillator, and then
TOBI® (tobramycin solution for inhalation), but your doctor will recommend the
treatment schedule that’s right for you. Add-on therapies such as hypertonic
saline may be appropriate for certain patient populations.
· Getting regular physical exercise and following a nutritious, high-calorie
diet are also important for maintaining good health.
Direct download: Dr-JoanDeCelie-Germana-interview.mp3
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Mon, 24 July 2006
Title: CFRI TEEN & ADULT DAY RETREAT
The CFRI Retreat is August 6th and 11th in Menlo Park, California for teens, 15-18 years and adults with cystic fibrosis, their family members and health care
providers. The event is fun, educational and a safe environment to meet some great friends!
The retreat provides a safe and welcoming environment aimed at enhancing
positive coping skills, social support and education for people who share common
experiences with CF.
Activities include daily exercise, arts & crafts, rap sessions, and educational
workshops with guest speakers.
Cost is $65 per person for entire week.
Scholarships available.
Safety is a top priority: ALL people with CF are required to comply with cross
infection behavioral precautions. A medical advisor is available at all times,
and volunteers are available to assist with respiratory treatments.
For more info:
http://www.cfri.org/home2.html
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Thu, 6 July 2006
Title: Emily Schaller “Rocks CF? through rock & roll music…
1. Emily Schaller is 24 years old with cystic fibrosis and living in Detroit,
Michigan. Emily believes her goal in life is to “spread awareness? about cystic
fibrosis and is doing so in her rock and roll band. www.letsrockcf.org .Emily
was diagnosed at 18 months
2. “I attended CF camps when I was younger but they were shut down due to cross
contamination… so now people with CF go to cystic fibrosis chat rooms? states
Emily.
3. “Time management? is Emily’s biggest challenge due to all the therapy
compliance.
4. Emily is allergic to most medications therefore needs to be in hospital for
iv antibiotics vs. home care.
5. Emily’s passions include rock & roll and Broadway shows.
6. Activities such as drumming and jogging help keep Emily healthy.
7. Emily is a drummer in a rock & roll band called “HELLEN? and her brother
Jason is also in a band called “SOUTH NORMAL?.
8. Detroit Rocks CF is a group of 12 local bands that play music for a worldly
cause and have a benefit for CF called “Just Let Me Breath?
9. Let’s Rock CF music cd available at: www.letsrockcf.com.
10. “Keep going… stay active… play in a band or play sports… and live your life
to the fullest…? Emily’s advice to others with CF.
Direct download: CFPodcast-07-06-06-EmilySchaller.mp3
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Mon, 26 June 2006
Living Breathing Proof
Celebrating my 50th Birthday !
Remember - Compliance, Nutrition, Exercise and
Determination are the keys to having a great quality of life with
cystic fibrosis
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Fri, 23 June 2006
Exercise For Life CF Athletic Scholarship
Presented by the Boomer Esiason Foundation
Details Coming Soon!
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Sun, 18 June 2006
Schneider Children’s Hospital of North Shore LIJ Health Systems CF Nurses
Title:
CF Nurses “embrace patients and family? and form a “partnership?
Jerry Cahill interviews CF nurses, Lynn Bonitz and Susan Galvin, from Schneider
Children’s Hospital of North Shore LIJ Health Systems in New Hyde Park, New
York. Lynn and Susan have over 22 years of experience in nursing (12 in the
world of cystic fibrosis) and maintain a “positive attitude?.
- Lynn and Susan are part of a phenomenal “TEAM? at the large CF Center at
Schneider Children’s of North Shore LIJ Health Systems that has over 200
pediatric patients and over 80 adult CF patients.
- A typical day in the life of a CF nurse: “we spend ½ of the day seeing
patients in clinic followed by team meetings, phone triage, insurance issues,
clinical studies, and involvement in emergency cases? states Lynn and Susan.
- “What I like most about the job is working with the patients and their
families? states Lynn
- “The patients are always positive and very resilient? states Susan.
- Challenges with infants: “the educational process for the family it is a
long-term process? states Lynn
- Challenges with adolescents: “having patients take control of their care
and NOT abandoning care? states Susan.
- Challenges with adults: “ Learning to maintain a balance in life?
- Advice: Lynn and Susan both recommend that patients should have a case
manager at their insurance company. “Case managers can make things go very
smoothly?
- Goal: “We strive to give the best care and help our patients in every way
we can and not treat them like medical records?
Direct download: CFPodcast-06-18-06LIJNurses.mp3
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Wed, 31 May 2006
Title: Richie Keane recommendation to all people with CF: “Stay Clear?…
Jerry Cahill interviews Richie Keane who is 49 years old and “loving and
respecting life? Richie grew up in Long Island, NY and is one of 9 children (3
out of 9 have CF – one sister Valerie passed away and Jen Davison is doing well
and recently did a podcast)
- Richie grew up in Baldwin, NY.
- Diagnosed at birth “I was a purple baby?
- Richie was very active growing up playing football, baseball, and golf.
- “I started getting sick around 18 years of age and had pancreas surgery at age
30? states Richie.
- The biggest challenge Richie faces is that his breathing has gotten tougher,
the complications that develop from CF, and all the time involved doing
medications.
- Complications that Richie has experienced include: diabetes, pancreatitis, and
osteoporosis (broke over 30 ribs)
- Richie states: “living with CF is tough but I love life and CF has taught me
to respect life?
- Richie has been married for 18 years to his wonderful wife Maryanne – she is a
“special person? he states.
- Listed for a double lung transplant Richie’s dog “gets me off my butt? and
keeps him active prior to transplant.
- Richie’s advice: “keep your chin up, enjoy life, and take the time to get your
lungs moving to keep them clear?
Direct download: RichieKeaneInterview-05-30-06.mp3
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Thu, 11 May 2006
Title: April Biggs “Keeps on Dancing? after Double Lung Transplant
April Biggs is 31 years old and received the gift of a double lung transplant on
August 15th 2004 at New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York City.
- April grew up in Jacksonville, Florida and was
diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at one years old.
- Growing up the doctors told her parents “Treat April
like a healthy person and to live as fully as she can?
- April started dancing at 5 years of age and is still
dancing and choreographing post transplant.
- April attended Florida State University.
- “CF causes a lot of alienation due to the fear of
catching germs from others with cystic fibrosis and that’s a drag? states April
- “People with CF have a strong will to live and usually
do pretty well getting through lung transplants? states April
- “My family is a GREAT support system? states April
- April’s FEV’s dropped from 85% to 30% and had a lot of
hemoptosis which expedited the need for a transplant.
- April’s recommendation to anyone with CF and anyone
facing a lung transplant: “exercise and if you can’t run, walk!? also… “live
your life to the fullest and do it!?
Direct download: AprilBiggs-05-11-06II.mp3
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Wed, 3 May 2006
Title: CFRI (Cystic Fibrosis Research Inc.) A great organization!
CFRI is a very caring and committed organization to cystic fibrosis
- CFRI started 31 years ago by parents of children with CF to give support and raise money locally on the west coast for research and to make a difference for people living with CF.
- Carroll Jenkins, Executive Director, states: CFRI is a small group of 4 people and a few volunteers that wear many hats.
- CFRI address: 2672 Bayshore Parkway, Mountain View CA 94043
- Phone: 650-404-9975
- http://www.cfri.org
- cfri@cfri.org
- Mission Statement: Cystic Fibrosis Research Inc. exists to fund research, to provide educational and personal support, and to spread awareness of cystic fibrosis, a life-threatening genetic disease.
- Carroll Jenkins states: We believe in the value of collaboration with other organizations for one cause, and each organization can build on each others strengths.
- CFRI does both educational and fundraising events
1.) 19th Annual Educational Conference: August 4th- 6th, 2006, a three day event for adults with CF, caregivers, researchers, health care providers, family members, as well as the non-research community. Focus for this year's seminar: THE CYSTIC FIBROSIS JOURNEY: ALL AGES, ALL STAGES
2.) Teen/Adult Day Retreat: August 6th - 11th 2006, for individuals with CF and their significant other. The goal is education, support, and fun
3.) 22nd Annual Golf Fundraising Tournament: August 7th 2006 @ Cinnabar Hills Golf Club, San Jose CA.
4.) Mother's Day Tea: May 14th 2006. Ã Warmest appeal to connect people and the largest avenue of fundraising for CFRI. You can get more info and donate at: cfri@cfri.org or call: 650-404-9981
Carroll Jenkins states: I am honored to work with CF. People with CF are amazing, not only do people with CF appreciate and value life, they appreciate the moment.
Direct download: CFRI-05-03-06.mp3
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Mon, 17 April 2006
Bonnie Strangio $2500 Education Scholarship
Application Deadline: June 30, 2006
The Bonnie Strangio Education Scholarship was established in 2005 to honor the
memory of Bonnie Strangio. The scholarship will be awarded to a person living
with cystic fibrosis who, like Bonnie, has an upbeat personality and a "can-do"
attitude and shows a tremendous passion for life in achieving their goals
despite battling CF.
Bonnie loved life and everything in it. She appreciated family, friends, and
people in general. She always offered a patient ear to listen to friends. Bonnie
held a B.A. in Psychology and Masters in Teaching that took her down the career
path of a special education teacher in a New Jersey high school where she
focused on allowing learning disabled students to integrate in mainstream
society. Strong, brave, and giving, she never felt sorry for herself but strove
to make the best of everything. Everyone, young and old, loved her!
CRITERIA
An undergraduate or graduate student who has cystic fibrosis and whose service
and commitment to the prevention and cure of cystic fibrosis is exemplary.
SELECTION PROCESS
- Candidate will complete an application.
- Candidate will submit all necessary documentation including:
- Essay on post graduation goals.
- Recent photo.
- Letter from physician confirming CF diagnosis.
- Most recent W2 form verification for both parents.
- Transcript (high school, college, or graduate).
- Letter of acceptance from academic institution.
- The committee will choose finalists who will be interviewed thereafter.
- The award recipient will be chosen by a majority vote.
SELECTION TIME PARAMETERS
Fall term
APPLICATION
Available at the Boomer Esiason Foundation web site:
http://www.esiason.org
Available at:
http://www.cfscholarships.com/bonnie_strangio_scholarship.html
CONTACT
Boomer Esiason Foundation
c/o Jerry Cahill
417 Fifth Avenue, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10016
Phone: 646-344-3661
Fax: 646-344-3757
EMAIL QUESTIONS TO:
jcahill@esiason.org
Direct download: CF-04-17-06-BonnieStrangioScholarship.mp3
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Wed, 29 March 2006
NO LIMITS!!!!
Jerry Cahill interviews Jennifer Davison who is 37 years old and living strong,
succeeding and NOT letting cystic fibrosis get in her way. Jennifer grew up in
Long Island, New York and is a registered nurse at Long Island Jewish/North
Shore Medical Center.
1. Jennifer is one of 9 children, 3 with CF.
2. Jennifer attended Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and after working in
the fashion industry decided to focus her career in the health field of nursing
3. Married to Tim and with a beautiful daughter – Dara – Jennifer “juggles 3
jobs - career, family, and health?
“I was treated NORMAL growing up – with a big family there was no time to
feeling sorry for yourself? states
4. Jennifer “we just got off our butt and lived?
5. Jennifer’s first hospitalization came at age 17 years old.
6. “Being active is the key to good quality of life – I ski, play racquetball
and ride my bike? states Jennifer.
7. Jennifer states: “CF is part of who I am but does not define me?
8. “CF does NOT stop me from living – I just get out there and LIVE?
9. Jennifer recommends that ALL people with CF should “get up at out and enjoy
life and do not put restrictions on yourself?
Direct download: CF-03-29-06-JenniferDavison.mp3
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Mon, 13 March 2006
On March 11, 2006 the Boomer Esiason Foundation held it's 13th Annual Booming Celebration. The Booming Celebration is one of the largest single event cystic fibrosis fundraiser in the USA with over $3,000,000 raised to help fund CF research in one night. Congratulations to Steven M. Bowman 2006 Boomer Esiason Foundation Most Valuable Player.
Direct download: befv3.m4v
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Thu, 9 March 2006
Sacks for CF
Scholarship Program 2005 Winners
Sacks for CF will
award scholarships to the following 15 people with CF who are striving for
therapy adherence and academic success.
Name |
City |
College |
John Anthony |
Erie, PA |
Mercyhurst College |
Bailey Broadbent |
Canton, OH |
Kent State |
April Christensen |
Parker, SD |
University of Nebraska |
Keith Connolly |
Cincinnati, OH |
Xavier University |
Jessica Coulter |
Winston-Salem, NC |
Salem College |
Nicole Ellis |
Islamorada, FL |
Stetson University |
Phillip Fett |
Dripping Springs, TX |
Saint Edward's University |
Michelle Green |
Medina, OH |
Ohio State University |
Philip Griffin |
Pottsville, PA |
Embry Riddle Aeronautical |
Erin Keitges |
Allen, NE |
Morningside College |
John Meadows |
Pickerington, OH |
University of Cincinnati |
Charlotte Reardon |
Olney, MD |
University of Rochester |
Kristina Swecker |
Cleveland, WV |
West Virginia Wesleyan |
Jessica Weiner |
Amherst, MA |
Mount Holyoke College |
Matthew Weinshenker |
Manalapan, NJ |
Rider University |
Sacks for CF is a
scholarship program funded by CHIRON CORP. the makers of TOBI for inhalation.
Congratulations on a
job well done!!!
Direct download: SacksForCFWinners.mp3
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Tue, 28 February 2006
TITLE: Exercise for Life
Jerry Cahill, 49 with cystic fibrosis, discusses the importance of exercise and
explains the “gadgets? he uses while jogging.
1. “The single most important therapy in my life that keeps me healthy is
exercise? states Jerry
2. Jerry believes that being outdoors in the fresh air is much better than being
locked inside on a treadmill
3. “I try to exercise outdoors even when I am on IV antibiotics as it helps
clear out my congestion?
Jerry jogs with a small oxygen tank, prescribed by his doctor due to shortness
of breath. I use a “camelbak? backpack that is
normally used by bikers for hydration.
http://www.camelbak.com
4. “I believe in training smart so I use a Polar Heart Rate Monitor to time my
walking/jogging and keep track of my heart rate and exercise training zones.
http://www.polarusa.com
5. “When I exercise I need to wear an oximeter that measures the oxygen
saturation in your blood since my oxygen levels sometimes drop below 90%. The
oximeter (WristOx 3100) keeps me in check so I do not hurt myself and get the
full benefit of exercising my lungs, which are muscles and need to be worked?
http://www.nonin.com
6. “I have been exercising and jogging since I was 9 years old and it has
improved my quality of life living with CF. I believe everyone with CF can and
should do some form of exercise daily – even if you start with walking and build
up to jogging…?
Direct download: cfvlog-jerrycahill-02-21-06.m4v
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Tue, 21 February 2006
Detroit Rocks Cystic Fibrosis !
Detroit Rocks CF is the first album put out by the Detroit run Rock CF
Foundation. The CD features twelve of Detroit's finest rock bands. Each band
donated one track to the album that will sell for $10. with all proceeds going
to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
1. The album will officially be released at this years Just Let Me Breathe
benefit for Cystic Fibrosis.
2. This year's benefit show will be Friday, February 24th 2006 at the Royal Oak
Music Theatre in Royal Oak, Michigan.
3. The idea for Detroit Rocks CF was thought of by Emily Schaller, drummer for
the band Hellen.
4. Emily, 24, has cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder that affects 30,000
Americans
5. Emily states: "The thought of bringing a dozen of the best Detroit bands
together on one CD all in the name of CF is amazing! It means so much to me that
the people of Detroit care and are willing to help such a great cause."
6. Visit www.letsrockcf.org for more information and to order a copy of the CD
Direct download: CF-02-22-06-DetriotRocksCF.mp3
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Thu, 16 February 2006
Hey everyone, Stacey Wu just completed
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Tue, 14 February 2006
Title: Reardon Runs With CF – Not From It!
Jerry Cahill interviews Charlotte Reardon and states “ I enjoyed meeting
Charlotte – she is a selfless young woman that is full of passion and hope?
Charlotte is 20 years old with cystic fibrosis and is Living, Breathing and
Running to stay healthy. Currently attending the University of Rochester in
Rochester, NY and studying psychology in Austria for the spring semester.
1. Charlotte grew up in Olney, Maryland and was diagnosed at 2
weeks of age and has 3 sisters.
2. In the hospital a lot for iv antibiotic therapy during
grade school, Charlotte also had a feeding tube inserted in 7th
grade.
3. After some of her CF clinic friends died – Charlotte
decided to “take control of her disease?
4. “Exercise is my main form of therapy? states Charlotte.
5. Ms. Reardon attributes her success to her father, John
Reardon, who first pushed her into running.
6. “In all honesty I’m kind of in denial,? states Charlotte.
“I like to think of myself as someone who’s healthy. I have CF, but at the same
time I am determined to do anything I want to do?
7. “CF is a cross in life but it made me tough!? states
Charlotte.
8. Charlotte believes “Doctors need to stress exercise to
their CF patients and everyone with CF needs to get out there and do something?
9. ‘Breathing [while running] is harder for me than it is for
other people, Reardon said. But the more running I do, the easier I can breathe
and the better I feel.?
10. Charlotte’s advice to others with CF “Don’t let it stop
you – just get out there and live!?
Direct download: CF-02-14-06-CharlotteReardonB.mp3
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Mon, 6 February 2006
Pictured on Right
(Left to Right) Jerry Cahill with Lisa Yourman, Dr. Joan Germana and
Boomer Esiason.
Heroes of Hope Award Photo Gallery
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This Story appeared in Heroes of Hope Blog...
Heroes of Hope – Living with CF
49-Year-Old Brooklyn, New York Resident with Cystic Fibrosis Receives National
Award
The Heroes of Hope TM Living with CF Program Advisory Panel is pleased to
announce Jerry Cahill as the January 2006 award recipient in recognition of his
positive attitude and tenacious spirit, The Heroes of Hope program honors people
with cystic fibrosis (CF) who give hope to others. Jerry was chosen from a
nationwide pool of candidates for his ability to inspire others with CF through
his positive attitude, commitment to proactively manage his health,
determination, community outreach, and achievement.
Jerry states:
“I wanted to thank the Heroes of Hope Committee and Genentech – makers of
Pulmozyme – for this honor?
“I also wanted to thank my family, friends, doctors, and the Boomer Esiason
Foundation for ALL your support?
“I share this award with every person with cystic fibrosis that is living,
breathing, and fighting everyday to win the battle with this disease?
For questions regarding the Heroes of Hope – Living with CF program, please call
1-866-288-1893
Or visit the web site: http://www.pulmozyme.com/hoh/hoh_landing.jsp
Jerry's Speech
HEROES OF HOPE (Living with CF)
I wanted to thank the HEROES OF HOPE Committee and Genentech – makers of
Pulmozyme - for this honor…
I also wanted to thank my family & friends, doctors, and the Boomer Esiason
Foundation for all your support…
In the past I have received awards for pole vaulting over 16’0? and increasing
sales volume from $26M to $29M but it is a little eye-opening to get an award
related to “living with a disease?… so I thought about it and looked up the
definition of “HERO? in my Webster’s pocket dictionary.
Hero – one that is much admired or shows great courage.
This award needs to be shared with many…
1.) I share this with every person with cystic fibrosis that is living,
breathing, and fighting for survival as it takes a lot of courage & work both
physically and emotionally.
2.) My family, in particular my MOM, they are all heroes as they had to deal
with a lot on a daily basis growing up…I remember being diagnosed at age 11 and
the doctors telling my parents “you are lucky if your son lives to be 18 years
old?, WELL… I am 49 and still here today and don’t plan on loosing the battle
with CF any day soon. I owe a lot to my family because they never put me in a
bubble and kept me very involved in sports – I thank you…
3.) My sister Laurie and friend Mike who help me out alot when I need extra
physical therapy when I am sick and really should be in the hospital – thank you
4.) My doctors… I had and have many – one past away, one retired, and some never
partnered up with me so I moved on
Dr. Schulman, who I have been with for over 7 years - he has been a great
partner and deals with a lot of issues – he has his hands full with me as I am
not an easy patient – I thank you, it’s a delight working with you as a doctor –
I consider you a friend
5.) The Boomer Esiason Foundation for your support and giving me a “safe haven?
by letting me volunteer and empowering me as I await a Lung transplant.
That leads me to the definition of HOPE...
HOPE – desire with expectation of fulfillment
In receiving this award, my hope is that PARENTS of children with CF will NOT
feel guilty and NOT cover their loved one in bubble wrap but let them live life
to the fullest!
And for individuals living with CF my hope is that ALL will be very compliant to
there medications/therapies and get involved in VIGOROUS EXERCISE on a daily
basis.
I believe, that through daily exercise, everyone with cystic fibrosis will be
LIVING, BREATHING PROOF that can have a full and productive life while we wait
for a cure.
THANK YOU
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Wed, 25 January 2006
Direct download: SACKSFORCF2005application.pdf
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Wed, 25 January 2006
Sacks for CF Scholarship Program
- Sacks for CF is a scholarship program funded by CHIRON CORP. – the
manufacturers of TOBI® for inhalation.
- Jerry states: “TOBI® has made a major impact on treating respiratory
infections and has given me a better quality of life?
- CHIRON CORP has given a charitable grant of over $170,000. To the Boomer
Esiason Foundation Grant Program.
- Sacks for CF will award 15 scholarships to people with CF who strive for
therapy adherence and academic success.
- Scholarship details and applications are available at:
www.sacksforcf.com
More information is available by visiting the Boomer Esiason web site:
www.esiason.org
Deadline for ALL applications: Friday, February 24th 2006
Winners announced: Friday, March 10th 2006
Direct download: SacksForCF2006.mp3
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Wed, 18 January 2006
Direct download: CysticFIbrosisPodcastPromo.mp3
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Tue, 10 January 2006
Alison Cain Podcast
Title:
Allison Cain can finally breathe after transplant and no more “CF boot camp?
Jerry Cahill interviews Alison Cain who is 34 years old and had a double lung
transplant at New York Presbyterian Hospital in NYC 1 ½ years ago due to
progression of cystic fibrosis. Alison grew up in Connecticut and has returned
to work teaching high school Spanish.
- Alison was diagnosed at 1 ½ years of age due to a “strange cough? and “failure
to thrive?
- Alison attended Fordham University in New York.
- Sports kept Alison healthy for a long time prior to transplant: “I was a
competitive swimmer from age 4 to 13 years of age. I also played soccer,
softball, and ran cross country track?
- Alison was never hospitalized for cystic fibrosis until the age of 19.
- At age 28 Alison developed CF related diabetes.
- June 16, 2004 Alison had a double lung transplant that lasted 6 hours and was
hospitalized for 10 days.
- Alison believes, after many years of battling CF, that a transplant is the
only true cure for CF and that her life is so much happier now.
- Alison’s advice: “Be compliant to therapy/med.’s and don’t give up hope.
Direct download: CF-01-10-05-Alison-Cain.mp3
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