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Boomer Esiason's Son Fights Cystic Fibrosis with Hope

3/5/2026

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Story summary
  • In 1993, Boomer Esiason, former NFL quarterback, learned his son Gunnar had cystic fibrosis and founded the Boomer Esiason Foundation to support CF research and families.
  • Gunnar, now an adult, has endured CF treatments and health crises, sharing his ongoing struggles.
  • He participated in a clinical trial for Trikafta, which offered hope for managing his condition.
  • Gunnar emphasized the importance of patient involvement in drug development for rare diseases.