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Gerard Cahill’s Liver & Kidney Transplant Fund
To my friends, family, and even strangers reading this, I am writing to you from one of my least favorite places to be long-term – a hospital bed at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City. As other cystic fibrosis patients know, being stuck in the hospital is frustrating and, at times, incredibly lonely and isolating. But even at low points, I have hope and the internal strength to keep fighting. Unfortunately, my body doesn’t always get the message. Right now, my liver and kidneys are failing, so I am actively listed for transplant – again. It feels like yesterday when I was listed for my double lung transplant, but in all actuality, it has been nine years; nine years of gifted joy and achievement and loving the life I live.
From the bottom of my heart, I ask for your help. Your thoughts, messages, and, if you’re able, your financial support to help offset some of my medically-related costs as I await transplant.
I can promise you that I will continue to fight, and I can’t wait until I’m back volunteering at the Boomer Esiason Foundation, fighting for other people like me, and until I can get back on my bike to keep myself as healthy as possible.
Jerry
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Gerard has chosen to fundraise with Help Hope Live in part because Help Hope Live provides both tax-deductibility and fiscal accountability to his contributors. Contributors can be sure that funds contributed will be used only to pay or reimburse medically related expenses.
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Guestbook
July 25, 2021
Love and prayers from Pete Keen and family.
Caroline Keen
July 25, 2021
You have our prayers and support for a complete recovery! The Carruthers Family, Iona Prep 2015
Lisa Carruthers
July 24, 2021
Get well soon Coach Cahill
Terence Cameron
July 24, 2021
You are in our prayers Coach!
Mary Shea
July 23, 2021
Coach, Get well soon! Sending prayers - Brendan Doran (Iona Prep 2020)
Brendan Doran
July 23, 2021
Prayers for a complete recovery!
Adrienne Stewart
July 23, 2021
Never Stop Fighting!! You are in my prayers!
Michelle Hanrahan-Heckman
July 23, 2021
Keep up the good fight Jerry!
Gerry Nugent
July 23, 2021
Prayers for a speedy recovery. Your inspiration is essential and we are there for you.
Anonymous
July 23, 2021
You cannot fail.
Matt Flesch
July 23, 2021
You Cannot Fail!
Heather Wood Gaccione
July 23, 2021
Wishing you all the best. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jim McCluskey
July 23, 2021
Jerry - sending you prayers of strength and healing! Much love, my friend!
BJ Viau
July 22, 2021
YOU'RE AN INSPIRATION TO MANY. LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR BOOMING RECOVERY.
Anonymous
July 22, 2021
Jerry you have inspired more people than you know, across the nation and globe. You cannot fail. We will not fail you. Sending love and hope.
Siri Vaeth (CFRI)
July 22, 2021
God bless the skilled hands of the surgeons caring for you and the entire medical and nursing teams in your recovery, Jerry!!
Virginia Hughes
July 22, 2021
Jerry, you are an inspiration! You will do great!
Mike Palumbo
July 22, 2021
Jerry and I were both born with CF in 1955. We have both received double lungs from angel donors. We met only once, over lunch at a NYC diner. Memorable and wonderful! We told CF war stories of survival and miracles, of the "old" days and new medicine. I admire him so much. He is a hero to many, a leader in CF advocacy, a coach, and a lover of life. I believe that he will continue to astound us all once again! A deep bow breathing in breathing out. Long may you live dear Jerry Cahill!
Luanne McKinnon
July 22, 2021
Praying for you!
Josephine Comfort
July 22, 2021
Coach Cahill is one of the strongest people that I know! You are are in my family’s thoughts and prayers as always. Keep on fighting! - Lily Flynn
Lily Flynn
July 22, 2021
You got this coach!! Stay Strong
Andrew Wintergerst
July 22, 2021
Sending prayers and positive thoughts. The Hevaghan Family
Michael Hevaghan
July 22, 2021
Jerry is one of the biggest inspirations for our families fight over the last 20 years. He is a fighter, a warrior against this CF bully. All prayers, positive thoughts and vibes for Jerry at this time
Patricia Dean
July 22, 2021
The Iona Prep Crew Team is pulling for you! You are an inspiration to the entire community.
Tom O’Grady
July 21, 2021
Sending prayers and love at this time.
Barbara King
July 21, 2021
Jerry, We send our best wishes, thoughts and hopes for successful transplants. You have been an inspiration to all. Your courage, strength and perseverance are admirable. What an amazing fighter you are and have been throughout your life. We send you our love.
Mary Carroll, Tom, Sarah, Tom and Sarah
July 21, 2021
Jerry - You cannot fail!
Bob Emmelkamp
July 21, 2021
In honor of and thanks for all you have given Iona Prep athletes.
Kevin Kavanah
July 21, 2021
YOU CANNOT FAIL!!
Brian Callanan
July 21, 2021
Rooting for you and your journey. Great to see how many student athletes and others you have inspired.
Donald Niss
July 20, 2021
Your strength, determination and positivity inspires us everyday here at TBio. Thank you for all that you do for the CF community. Sending our thoughts and support! #YouCannotFail -Translate Bio Team
Maura Gavaghan
July 20, 2021
You've done so much for so many. Praying for you coach!
Marc Genovese
July 20, 2021
Get well soon Coach Jerry
Fordham Pole Vaulters
July 20, 2021
Jerry - you are in our thoughts and prayers - wishing you all the best - Tara Boyan and Stephen Gallagher
Tara Boyan
July 20, 2021
Sending good thoughts and prayers Jerry! You got this!
Carol Capece
July 20, 2021
Jerry, I’m sorry you are going through this again. You helped me in the past when I needed it most in dealing with my own CF. Your fight has given me the hope I have needed to pull through my own struggles. Hang in there.
Anonymous
July 20, 2021
God bless you and heal you Coach !
Michael Hijazin
July 19, 2021
Hi Jerry , we know you will fight as you have in the past, you got this! We contributed through our family foundation by sending a check. Thanks for all you have done for our grandson Michael . Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Dominic & Debbie Caruso
Dominic & Debbie Caruso
July 19, 2021
You got this!
Catherine Hughes
July 19, 2021
So thankful for all you do for the CF community which includes my daughter. You’re in my prayers.
Vickie Beasley
July 19, 2021
Jerry, My thoughts are with you. Be strong. Best, Bill Chirico ('74)
William Chirico
July 19, 2021
Thinking of you and sending good vibes!!
Maggie Taylor
July 19, 2021
Once upon a time we were just kids in high school on the track and field team. Our coach, Frank McCartney, set the achievement bar quite high for us. The class of 1974 showed what could be accomplished when, as underdogs, Xaverian was NUMBER ONE in the City of New York winning the Outdoor Track and Field City Championship. Never forget we all all winners despite the hard knocks life has thrown at all of us. Some hit harder than others but we are still in the game. Hoping all the best for you. I survived Acute Myeloid Leukemia and all of us are hoping the same for you. Your 50 year XHS class reunion will be here before you know it. Make sure you are there. Don't make Coach McCartney come looking for you!
Jack La Torre
July 19, 2021
Peace and love, Jerry
Josh Mogren
July 18, 2021
Sending the warmest thoughts and prayers for strength and courage during these trying times. I'm looking forward to seeing you back on your feet with the best of health! -Stephanie Irvin
Stephanie Irvin
July 18, 2021
Wishing you the best Jerry! You are such a force and you cannot fail! Sending all my love and support. -Bridget
Bridget Quinn
July 18, 2021
Wishing and praying for the best.
Frank Gambino
July 18, 2021
We love you Jerry! You Cannot Fail!
Jeanne Ross
July 18, 2021
Sending love and prayers to you Jerry. You are a fierce warrior and do so much every day for the CF community. We love you. Love, Katy & Joey Monte
Kathryn Monte
July 18, 2021
Good luck Jerry. Stay tough. Our prayers are with you. Coach
John McCartney
July 18, 2021
Stay strong, Jerry!
Max Mcguire
July 18, 2021
Jerry you are a Warrior! God will hear our prayers YOU CAN NOT FAIL! you are one of the strongest people I know. you hang tough. Love ya buddy
Caroline
July 18, 2021
We are all behind you Gerard, as well as legions of guardian angels. Miracles happen every day, as will also yours manifest. God Bless.
Anonymous
July 18, 2021
Jerry, Thinking of you brother, sending strength, hope, love and lots of prayers your way! You know what it takes to beat the odds and trust you will continue to persevere!
Tony Davino
July 18, 2021
You got this Jerry! Toughest guy in Brooklyn!
Joe Fava
July 18, 2021
good luck jerry, bruce
Bruce Gundersen
July 18, 2021
Go get 'em Jerry... anyone who will run down a narrow lane with a pole in their hands and launch themselves over a bar is one brave SOB. Sending our prayers...
Steve Hartshorne
July 17, 2021
Best Wishes Jerry!!! Your brothers from you class at Xaverian High School are pulling for you!!!
Salvatore J. Russo
July 17, 2021
Love and prayers out to Jerry!
Tony Davino
July 17, 2021
Pugliese family sending our love and prayers! ♥️♥️
Teresa Pugliese
July 17, 2021
My prayers are with you as you go through this journey an always. Thank you for all you do in the cystic fibrosis community. Much love jerry
Jennifer Vasquez
July 17, 2021
Keep on fighting. Your organs are coming. Praying for you...
Lucy Femia
July 17, 2021
Sending love and prayers from the Tarletsky Family.
Noreen Tarletsky
July 17, 2021
Keep Fighting Jerry! Our thoughts, love and prayers are with you! Bec Rebecca Runyon Bryan
Rebecca Runyon Bryan
July 17, 2021
Jerry my prayers and best wishes are with you. Keep fighting AND REPEAT “YOU CANNOT FAIL”.
Quentin Phillips
July 17, 2021
Jerry we know how tough CF is. Please keep fighting.
lisa taylor-austin
July 17, 2021
Go for it, Jerry. We have your back.
Rod Spadinger
July 17, 2021
Please stay strong Jerry! You are an inspiration for all of us!! You can not fail!!
Maria Santiago
July 17, 2021
Dear Jerry, You did it before and you can do it again! You can not fail! all our love, Doreen & Ed
Doreen Ruotolo
July 17, 2021
Hoping that you feel all of the support that you have been giving to so many others coming back to you. Stay strong
Lynn Bonitz
July 17, 2021
You are an inspiration Jerry! Keep your head up. We are all in this together!
John Cimina
July 17, 2021
Keep fighting, Jerry. Lisa and I will keep you in our prayers. We miss you.
Seth Gonzales
July 17, 2021
❤️ We love you Jerry!!! ❤️ You are truly the hero of all our stories!!!
Donna Dorsett
July 16, 2021
Wishing you all the best!
Jean Campbell
July 16, 2021
All the best Gerry. Hang in there!
Casey Roche
July 16, 2021
Keep Fighting Jerry!! The pole vault community loves you. Jump the Fear !!
Tyler Thiele
July 16, 2021
Praying for you
Gloria Vigilante
July 16, 2021
We love you, Jerry!! Keep fighting!! You’ve got this!!
Sarah Boshell
July 16, 2021
Stay strong and positive Jerry! God bless.
Richard Murach
July 16, 2021
Jerry, You have always been an inspiration. You will get through this, just like you have gotten through every obstacle thrown at you throughout your entire life. #YouCannotFail
James Colligan
July 16, 2021
Many blessings and prayers to a great Coach and a strong human being- Love, Marty Brown and all your fans at Kellenberg track
Martin J Brown
July 16, 2021
Many blessings on a man who has been such a powerful force in the lives of so many young people.
Kevin Kelton
July 16, 2021
4theneed Lord Jesus 4 JerryCora
Nick Mitchell
July 16, 2021
Keep believing!!!
Diana Thoman
July 16, 2021
You are such an inspiration Jerry! I hope your recovery goes smoothly and we find some great body parts for you!
Arek Puzia
July 16, 2021
Jerry you are a great inspiration not only to those in the CF community but to all of us. Sending you love and hugs…
Dorothy Stratford
July 16, 2021
Jerry— you are an inspiration — God Bless
Donal Buckley
July 16, 2021
Jerry, stay strong, stay positive, if anyone can get through this it's you. Look forward to a time when we can get lunch again! Best wishes Nick (cfvs.everest)
Nicholas Talbot
July 16, 2021
You cannot fail! Just 13 letters! Say it with me! Couldn’t hit donate fast enough. You got this Jerry!
Bridget Peden
July 16, 2021
Hi Jerry, You came to speak at our CF Center in Syracuse a few years back where I work and I was so moved by your story. I have worn one of your “You Cannot Fail” bracelets ever since. You are such an inspiration to me and to so many! Prayers your transplants come soon
Betsy Talarico
July 16, 2021
No question about it......you are an inspiration to us! You've got this!!
Rosemary Annunziato
July 16, 2021
Jerry, My sisters and I talk often about how my mom was not someone who freely doled out praise and compliments; you had to earn her respect. In the 36 years I was fortunate to share with her, there was only one person outside our immediate family who she would burst with pride when discussing, and it was you. Your grit, tenacity and advocacy are an inspiration to everyone who knows you. Sending healing thoughts and love to you and your family.
Janine Kenna Dozier
July 16, 2021
Stay Strong. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Anonymous
July 16, 2021
You got this Jerry!!!
Julie Desch
July 16, 2021
A true hero who reminds us to keep hope in our hearts!
Sabrina Walker
July 16, 2021
In the words of my beloved sister Bea, "You've got this!" Jerry!!!
Lindsay Briggs
July 16, 2021
From Iowa, with love!
Anonymous
July 16, 2021
Hope you get better soon.
Lucas Vicente
July 16, 2021
Prayers from the Canup family!!
Matt and Meghan Canup
July 16, 2021
YOU GOT THIS ~ sending strength and prayers from Team Tess in Syracuse!!
Mary Michaels
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