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EXERCISE FOR LIFE ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Presented by the Boomer Esiason Foundation
The Boomer Esiason Foundation (BEF) has
created a scholar-athlete award to assist cystic fibrosis (CF) high school
senior athletes pursuing undergraduate degrees.
Goal: To improve the quality of life and increase the lifespan of
individuals with CF through the power of daily physical exercise (jogging). As
therapeutic developments increase the lifespan of CF patients so does the need
for further education in the area of exercise.
Background
of scholarship: “Exercise is the
single most important thing in my life that keeps me healthy. Jogging is a
universal activity that everyone can partake in without the need for an
expensive gym or pool membership,” states Jerry Cahill who is a 50-year-old with
CF. Jerry has been exercising all his life in spite of having CF. Jerry states, “Doctors and CF centers talk about it, but we need to get everyone with CF doing it - your lungs are muscles and need to be worked to keep them clear and strong. Besides being compliant to medication and therapy routines, exercise should be a part of everyone’s daily routine.”
The Boomer
Esiason Foundation is a leader in the area of academic scholarships and
transplant grants for individuals with cystic fibrosis. BEF is now looking to be
on the cutting edge again in the education of exercise. Overview of the Scholar-Athlete Program
Scholarships
will be awarded annually on the basis of demonstrated financial need, academic
accomplishment and athletic ability in the area of running. BEF will grant one
female and one male with a $10,000 grant. Grants are made directly to the
academic institution to assist in covering the costs of tuition and fees. Candidate Evaluation A high school senior who has CF and demonstrates scholastic ability, athletic ability (exercising on a regular basis), character, leadership, service to the community, need for financial assistance, and daily compliance to CF therapy. The student/athlete should be jogging on a regular basis and training for the 1.5 mile run. All candidates will be judged on time. Applicants are required to provide ALL of the following documents in order to be considered:
Deadline: Monday, June 21, 2010 (postmarked)
Mailing
Address Email questions to: jcahillBEF@aol.com
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