health
March 4, 2026
Three decades into cystic fibrosis fight, Boomer Esiason and his son Gunnar are winning
After NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason's son was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, it put a face on a little-known disease and marked the start of a public crusade.
TL;DR
- Boomer Esiason's son Gunnar was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis in 1993.
- This diagnosis led to the founding of the Boomer Esiason Foundation, which advocates for and funds research into CF.
- Gunnar Esiason participated in a clinical trial for the drug Trikafta, which dramatically improved his health.
- The Boomer Esiason Foundation has raised nearly $200 million and contributed to increased life expectancy for CF patients.
- Gunnar, now 34, has a career in healthcare technology and started a new initiative for the foundation supporting CF families seeking IVF.
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