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.