Jerry Cahill's Cystic Fibrosis Podcast
54 Years Old and Living-Breathing Succeeding With Cystic FibrosisVideo Episodes:
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16:45:10 11/30/10
Episode #0097 Gunnar Esiason - College Life and CF
[LESS INFO] 25 VIEWS | ADDED 16:45:10 11/30/10
Gunnar Esiason, a 19-year-old with cystic fibrosis, is a sophomore majoring in English at Boston College. Gunnar is physically active in intramural sports, works at being compliant, and loves college life.
* Gunnar was diagnosed with CF at the age of two. He had a normal childhood and played lacrosse, baseball, football and ice hockey. Gunnar, despite the usual frustrations, never lets CF get in his way from leading a normal life.
* Gunnar feels very comfortable living with roommates in a dorm setting and sharing about cystic fibrosis. %ldquoHaving roommates just adds to the whole college experience %hellip I would not do it any other way,%rdquo he says.
* %ldquoGoing away to college has taught me to be more independent, and be responsible for doing my medications, airway clearance, getting enough rest, cooking and proper nutrition. I don%rsquot want to get sick, so I have learned to take responsibility for my actions,%rdquo Gunnar says.
* Gunnar values sleep and tries to get nine to 10 hours a night. His priorities are staying healthy, academics and socializing. Regarding socializing at college: %ldquoYou have to make the right decisions and avoid people who smoke.%rdquo
* Gunnar on telling people at college he has CF: %ldquoI am straight up with them and keep it simple %ndash it%rsquos a respiratory disease. Telling people I have CF helps them and myself grow %ndash that is part of the college experience %hellip%rdquo
* Gunnar%rsquos role models: %ldquoMy parents and my sister Sydney [also attending BC]. They BELIEVE in me and are always telling me I can do it. My family is the best and they always push me to take care of myself.%rdquo
* Gunnar%rsquos advice to others thinking about going to college: %ldquoDo it %ndash go to college and experience it! If you have the opportunity to go away to school %ndash do it! Be independent and your own person %ndash you will grow as a person.%rdquo
* Gunnar on Gunnar: %ldquoI am a nice person, I enjoy living life to the fullest and I have no regrets %hellip It%rsquos all about going forward and not living in the past %hellip%rdquo
This %ldquoLIVING. BREATHING. SUCCEEDING.%rdquo Podcast/Vodcast is the fourth in our third season and is made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from Genentech to the Boomer Esiason Foundation.
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19:30:00 06/01/10
Episode #0089 Jerry Cahill - It's Not About CF
[LESS INFO] 2 VIEWS | ADDED 19:30:00 06/01/10
Jerry Cahill, 54 years old with cystic fibrosis, lives in Brooklyn, N.Y. Jerry is exercising with oxygen to keep his lungs clear, coaching and volunteering at the Boomer Esiason Foundation as he awaits a double-lung transplant. Jerry attacks the day and is living, breathing and succeeding with CF.
* Jerry was diagnosed at age 10, and the doctors told his parents he would not make it to his 16th birthday.
* %ldquoGrowing up with CF is challenging, but you just have to push through ... it%rsquos a discipline,%rdquo Jerry says.
* Jerry loves being outdoors all year and exercises with a small oxygen tank, which helps him breathe better while he awaits a double-lung transplant.
* %ldquoI believe in a complete program of being compliant to medications, good nutrition, exercise and a fun social life,%rdquo he says.
* %ldquoGoing out on disability is tough, but you just have to RE-INVENT yourself."
* Jerry believes in %ldquoattacking the day and focus on living! I look forward to tomorrow and the next day, next week, and next year ...%rdquo
This %ldquoLIVING. BREATHING. SUCCEEDING.%rdquo Podcast/Vodcast is the 11th in a series of 12 made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from Genentech to the Boomer Esiason Foundation.
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21:45:00 12/08/09
Episode #0086 Travis Flores – Giving Back to the CF Community
[LESS INFO] 3 VIEWS | ADDED 21:45:00 12/08/09
Travis Flores, 18 years old with cystic fibrosis, grew up in Ohio and is attending college in New York City. Besides going to school, Travis has written a children%rsquos book, has two websites that are raising awareness and funds for cystic fibrosis and is a "Heroes of Hope" award recipient. Travis is living, breathing and succeeding with CF.
* Travis started advocating for cystic fibrosis at a very young age and %ldquoembraces cystic fibrosis.%rdquo
* The Spider Who Never Gave Up is a children%rsquos book that Travis wrote when he was eight. ( www.sparkeythespider.com )
* Travis also created a non-profit organization that helps get computers for children and adolescent patients in the hospital so they can communicate friends ( www.tfcf.org )
* Travis enjoys being active in the community, writing music, people watching and taking long walks.
* %ldquoLiving with CF, it is important to find a balance with being compliant and your social life, as well as having a great support team,%rdquo Travis says.
* Travis%rsquo goals include: graduate college, succeed in career, and raise awareness for cystic fibrosis.
* Travis%rsquo recommendation to everyone: %ldquoEmbrace life!%rdquo
This %ldquoLIVING. BREATHING. SUCCEEDING.%rdquo Podcast/Vodcast is the 8th in a series of 12 made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from Genentech to the Boomer Esiason Foundation.
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22:37:00 10/29/09
Episode #0085 Casey Flaherty – Nutrition and CF
[LESS INFO] 53 VIEWS | ADDED 22:37:00 10/29/09
Casey Flaherty, 25 years old with cystic fibrosis, lives in New York City and is training for the ING New York City Marathon. Casey also is working, attending nursing school, taking yoga classes and living, breathing and succeeding with CF.
* Casey eats a high-calorie, well-rounded diet consisting of fruits, nuts, vegetables, dairy for calcium, and lots of carbohydrates and protein.
* %ldquoBesides being adherent to my treatments, I believe in good nutrition, exercise and rest. I try to get eight hours of sleep every night,%rdquo Casey says.
* Casey loves junk foods like baked goods and pizza, but she tries to stay away from foods high in corn syrup and processed goodies.
* %ldquoI am always eating throughout the day, so I make sure I pack my bag with fruit and trail mix,%rdquo she says.
* Casey%rsquos little secret on nutrition and CF is that she eats a lot of peanut butter and cheese as snacks because of their nutritional value.
* %ldquoCF is part of my life, and I just deal with it. Everyone has something,%rdquo Casey says.
* Casey%rsquos recommendations to others with CF: %ldquoBe adherent to your medications, eat a well-balanced diet, rest and communicate with your doctor."
* Casey believes %ldquothe more you put into your health, the more you will get out of it!%rdquo
This %ldquoLIVING. BREATHING. SUCCEEDING.%rdquo Podcast/Vodcast is the 7th in a series of 12 made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from Genentech to the Boomer Esiason Foundation.
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00:49:00 10/14/09
Episode #0084: Remembering Brian - A Wonderful Husband and Loving Father - Windows Version
[LESS INFO] 3 VIEWS | ADDED 00:49:00 10/14/09
In this riveting video interview, Brian Gerofsky's wife and two sons share his story only months after he succumbed to CF in May 2009 at the age of 57.
* Debbie was married to Brian for 26 years and has two wonderful sons -- Evin (22 years old) and Alex (19 years old).
* %ldquoBrian was funny, loving, smart, passionate ... and to know him was to love him," Debbie says. Brian always called Debbie his soulmate, and his song for her was Van Morrison%rsquos "Brown Eyed Girl.%rdquo
* Brian was very private, independent and compliant with his CF care, as he did not want to burden his family. %ldquoWe lived our life around Brian%rsquos CF but did not let it stop us from LIVING!%rdquo Debbie says.
* The Gerofsky family did a lot together, enjoying the beach, museums, music, dance and Broadway shows. The family meant everything to Brian. He believed in hard work and LIVING YOUR LIFE!
* Debbie, Evin and Alex believe the most important thing in a family dealing with CF is %ldquoopen communication and respecting each other's feelings.%rdquo
* Evin and Alex admired their dad%rsquos strength and the fact that he was always there for them. %ldquoIf my dad was here right now I would like to tell him THANK YOU and I love you very much,%rdquo they said.
This %ldquoLIVING. BREATHING. SUCCEEDING.%rdquo Podcast/Vodcast series is the 6th in a series of 12 made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from Genentech to he Boomer Esiason Foundation.
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19:28:00 10/13/09
Episode #0084: Remembering Brian - A Wonderful Husband and Loving Father
[LESS INFO] 4 VIEWS | ADDED 19:28:00 10/13/09
In this riveting video interview, Brian Gerofsky's wife and two sons share his story only months after he succumbed to CF in May 2009 at the age of 57.
* Debbie was married to Brian for 26 years and has two wonderful sons -- Evin (22 years old) and Alex (19 years old).
* %ldquoBrian was funny, loving, smart, passionate ... and to know him was to love him," Debbie says. Brian always called Debbie his soulmate, and his song for her was Van Morrison%rsquos "Brown Eyed Girl.%rdquo
* Brian was very private, independent and compliant with his CF care, as he did not want to burden his family. %ldquoWe lived our life around Brian%rsquos CF but did not let it stop us from LIVING!%rdquo Debbie says.
* The Gerofsky family did a lot together, enjoying the beach, museums, music, dance and Broadway shows. The family meant everything to Brian. He believed in hard work and LIVING YOUR LIFE!
* Debbie, Evin and Alex believe the most important thing in a family dealing with CF is %ldquoopen communication and respecting each other's feelings.%rdquo
* Evin and Alex admired their dad%rsquos strength and the fact that he was always there for them. %ldquoIf my dad was here right now I would like to tell him THANK YOU and I love you very much,%rdquo they said.
This %ldquoLIVING. BREATHING. SUCCEEDING.%rdquo Podcast/Vodcast series is the 6th in a series of 12 made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from Genentech to he Boomer Esiason Foundation.
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14:27:00 05/01/09
Episode #0079 Chad Brown Believes in Laps for Life with Cystic Fibrosis- iPhone Version
[LESS INFO] 8 VIEWS | ADDED 14:27:00 05/01/09
Chad Brown is 27 years old with cystic fibrosis and lives in Seattle, Wash. Chad took his FEV1%rsquos from 29% to 58% through the power of swimming. He previously was listed for a double lung transplant, and now he is getting his college degree, working to support himself, and exercising for life! Chad moved from Memphis to Seattle a few years ago and with a new CF team and new therapy and exercise discipline, he is LIVING, BREATHING and SUCCEEDING on a daily basis.
* Chad was born in Tennessee and was diagnosed at birth.
* %ldquoGrowing up I was always treated very differently and in many ways babied. This temporarily helped me cope with the disease, but eventually it took a negative toll on me," Chad says.
* Insurance issues forced Chad to move to the state of Washington. %ldquoWashington has a user friendly state insurance program for people with cystic fibrosis."
* %ldquoFor me, along with my therapies, swimming has kept me alive and healthy. When I first started swimming, I could barely swim a lap. I now swim 45 minutes ... 5 days a week!%rdquo
* Chad is pursuing a college degree in engineering, working more than 30 hours a week to support himself, involved in a great relationship and looking forward to marriage and starting a family. %ldquoLife is good," he says.
* Chad%rsquos advice to others with CF: %ldquoNo matter what, NEVER give up. It%rsquos your life, and you only have one, so take charge and care of yourself!%rdquo
This %ldquoLIVING. BREATHING. SUCCEEDING.%rdquo Podcast/Vodcast series is the 1st in a series of 12 made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from Genentech to the Boomer Esiason Foundation.
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19:32:00 04/30/09
Episode #0079 Chad Brown Believes in Laps for Life with Cystic Fibrosis
[LESS INFO] 1 VIEWS | ADDED 19:32:00 04/30/09
Chad Brown is 27 years old with cystic fibrosis and lives in Seattle, Wash. Chad took his FEV1%rsquos from 29% to 58% through the power of swimming. He previously was listed for a double lung transplant, and now he is getting his college degree, working to support himself, and exercising for life! Chad moved from Memphis to Seattle a few years ago and with a new CF team and new therapy and exercise discipline, he is LIVING, BREATHING and SUCCEEDING on a daily basis.
* Chad was born in Tennessee and was diagnosed at birth.
* %ldquoGrowing up I was always treated very differently and in many ways babied. This temporarily helped me cope with the disease, but eventually it took a negative toll on me," Chad says.
* Insurance issues forced Chad to move to the state of Washington. %ldquoWashington has a user friendly state insurance program for people with cystic fibrosis."
* %ldquoFor me, along with my therapies, swimming has kept me alive and healthy. When I first started swimming, I could barely swim a lap. I now swim 45 minutes ... 5 days a week!%rdquo
* Chad is pursuing a college degree in engineering, working more than 30 hours a week to support himself, involved in a great relationship and looking forward to marriage and starting a family. %ldquoLife is good," he says.
* Chad%rsquos advice to others with CF: %ldquoNo matter what, NEVER give up. It%rsquos your life, and you only have one, so take charge and care of yourself!%rdquo
This %ldquoLIVING. BREATHING. SUCCEEDING.%rdquo Podcast/Vodcast series is the 1st in a series of 12 made possible through an unrestricted educational grant from Genentech to the Boomer Esiason Foundation.
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03:54:00 09/30/08
Episode #0067 CF, College Life, Sports, and Compliance – Sean Bourgeois is Passionate- Windows WMV Version
[LESS INFO] 3 VIEWS | ADDED 03:54:00 09/30/08
Title: CF, College Life, Sports, and Compliance
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19:09:00 09/29/08
Episode #0067 CF, College Life, Sports, and Compliance – Sean Bourgeois is Passionate
[LESS INFO] 2 VIEWS | ADDED 19:09:00 09/29/08
Title: CF, College Life, Sports, and Compliance
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18:49:00 08/04/08
Episode #0066 Living & Loving Life with CF Post Transplant – Andrea Eisenman talks about her “New Life” (iPod Version)
[LESS INFO] 5 VIEWS | ADDED 18:49:00 08/04/08
Title: Living & Loving Life with CF Post Transplant
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17:02:00 08/04/08
Episode #0066 Loving Life with CF Post Transplant – Andrea Eisenman talks about her “New Life” (Windows Version)
[LESS INFO] 7 VIEWS | ADDED 17:02:00 08/04/08
Title: Living & Loving Life with CF Post Transplant
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21:36:00 05/09/08
Episode #0064 Cystic Fibrosis and Starting a Family (Windows WMV Format)
[LESS INFO] 4 VIEWS | ADDED 21:36:00 05/09/08
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Jenny Davison, 39 years old with cystic fibrosis (CF), happily married, the proud mother of her 10 year-old daughter Dara and LIVING BREATHING SUCCEEDING on a daily basis
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20:24:00 05/09/08
Episode #0064 Cystic Fibrosis and Starting a Family (Apple iPod Format)
[LESS INFO] 2 VIEWS | ADDED 20:24:00 05/09/08
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Title: Cystic Fibrosis and Starting a Family Jenny Davison, 39 years old with cystic fibrosis (CF), happily married, the proud mother of her 10 year-old daughter Dara and LIVING BREATHING SUCCEEDING on a daily basis
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01:00:00 02/07/08
Episode #0062 Jerry Cahill - Importance of Exercise (Apple TV Video)
[LESS INFO] 9 VIEWS | ADDED 01:00:00 02/07/08
Title: Jerry Cahill
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00:27:00 02/07/08
Episode #0062 Jerry Cahill - Importance of Exercise (Apple iPhone/iPod Video)
[LESS INFO] 2 VIEWS | ADDED 00:27:00 02/07/08
Title: Jerry Cahill
12/08/09