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?