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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
September 2, 2021
Hello, my name is Joanna McCray from Columbia SC. I have been involved with help hope live for many years now. Now I'm an Ambassador. I had a Kidney Transplant in June of 2018 and by God's Grace, I'm doing well. God will give you more strength to keep on fighting and to keep your Faith. His Timing is Perfect. I will pray for your Healing! Be Blessed and Welcome!
Joanna McCray
August 27, 2021
Keep pedaling Jerry!
Harvey Sanders
August 23, 2021
Sending our love, always.
Roseann Rosetta
August 22, 2021
Prayers from the McGlinn family
Chris McGlinn
August 9, 2021
This donation is in loving memory of John (Chucky) Dunne who battled CF all of his life on his one year anniversary. Jerry Cahill is an inspiration to all, wishing him a fast recovery! #TEAMBOOMER
Mary Oshea
August 9, 2021
Thank you for sharing your inspiring journey. I want to see you back on the bike in good time. If I think through it, seeing you and Emily Schaller do your Bike to Breathe events was one of the inspirational points in me beginning to ride more seriously a few years ago. Today it has become an intensely important part of my life - that's a gift. To your good health and spirit!
Timothy Stevens
August 9, 2021
Love ya Jerry. You’re an inspiration to many. I’m glad to know you.
Brad Poole
August 6, 2021
You’re a ROCKSTAR, Jerry! Prayers for continued healing!
Anonymous
August 6, 2021
I love you my dear college friend, and am inspired daily, not only by your spirit and strength, but by what you have done for thousands of children and people living and surviving with this disease. My youngest sister's best friend, Jane Lewis lost her fight at age 11, and my neighbors when I was a child, lost two siblings ages 14 and 15. Children back in the 1960's lived in oxygen tents, and took bottles of pills. Parents fought for their children's lives, but their quality of life was always compromised, as poor little Jane could never experience of a girl's sleepover party! That night....one late night, while we were talking during our sophomore year in college, you told me that you would probably not live to see your 30th birthday. I cried because I already knew too much. But you fought against those odds. You continued that fight, and by example, that fight has inspired thousands of people around the world. I'm so amazingly proud to have known you, especially when we were kids, still dreaming of what our futures would be. You ALWAYS smiled, hiding your cough, whether you were working with children, or soaring over that 16' bar in the air! Soar high my friend! Keep living and breathing. We need you! You can not fail! xoxo Nancy
Nancy De Paolantonio
August 5, 2021
God Bless you Jerry. Wishing you a speedy recovery. You are an inspiration. Much love, Maria Vicari-Tralongo
Maria Vicari
August 5, 2021
You are truly an inspiration, Jerry. Praying for a full recovery — your body, your spirit, and your wallet. We’re all behind you!
Sherri Batchelder
August 5, 2021
Hi Jerry, I am a mum in Australia of a 14 year old CF Warrior You have been an inspiration to me when I have my down days Here’s to looking up and u jumping back on your bike literally Keep doing what you are doing ❤️❤️❤️
Simone Bright
August 4, 2021
Hello Coach! Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this crucial time of yours. We hope you will be feeling better soon! Sending all our positive and healing thoughts to you and wish you a speedy and full recovery. May God Bless You! The Negrete Family
Miguel Negrete
August 4, 2021
Best of luck in your recovery, Jerry! YCF!
Mary Sullivan
August 2, 2021
My hero. You will conquer this like everything else. Gail
Gail Triggs
August 2, 2021
Hi Jerry, Thoughts and prayers are with you for speedy recovery! Loved seeing the picture of you with the PV State Champ! Eugenia Bradshaw
Eugenia Bradshaw
August 2, 2021
Wishing you a speedy recovery Jerry! Kathleen Brown
Kathleen Jay
August 2, 2021
Get well soon!
Carole Barrera
July 31, 2021
You can not fail Jerry!
Kelly Simon
July 31, 2021
No retreat, no surrender.!
Tom D’Antonio
July 30, 2021
Hang in there!
Marilyn Lewis-Hampton
July 30, 2021
Go Jerry, go!
Annette Campbell
July 30, 2021
Boom! Go Jerry! You inspire us all. So much love!!!
Dylan Mortimer
July 30, 2021
We love Jerry and his liver and kidney too! Xo Diane & Artie Berkey
Diane Berkey
July 30, 2021
Thank you for all you have done for the CF community, Jerry. Wishing you a smooth and swift recovery.
Aimee Goyette
July 30, 2021
Prayers for fast healing! Stay strong!
Teena Mobley
July 30, 2021
The toughest mf I know! Unconditional my friend!
Vincent Fellegara
July 30, 2021
Stay strong Coach - you got this!! The Bomba Family
Catherine BOMBA
July 30, 2021
You are amazing, Jerry. Sending a big hug from Cellary. ♥️
Catherine & Brendan O’Rourke
July 30, 2021
Always rooting for you Jerry! Keep inspiring us to overcome
Jon Diakanwa
July 30, 2021
Dear Jerry, You are amazing! Love Donna Vaters
Donna Vaters
July 30, 2021
You got this Jerry!! Like you have so many time’s before
Katie Dougherty
July 30, 2021
Here for you Jerry, as you’ve been for me! Love you! Lissy xoxo
Elisabeth Jones-Hennessy
July 30, 2021
Sending love ❤️ and prayers. You got this!
Gina & Al Marcello (Dukes)
July 30, 2021
Thought and prayers are with you Gerry.
Mike McCann
July 30, 2021
Keep up the good fight Big Air!!
Mike Hill
July 29, 2021
It is amazing to give the gift of life! Xoxo
Sari Benson
July 28, 2021
Get well soon Coach Cahill!
John Schuerger
July 27, 2021
Hope to see you by the vault in December!
Dave Bonagura
July 26, 2021
As a fellow Iona Prep employee, I continued to be inspired by your story of struggle and strength, pain and perseverance. You could have done so many things with your life, yet you've chosen to educate and inspire others. May this surgery be yet another bar you clear...Godspeed!
Alex Malecki
July 26, 2021
Thoughts and prayers from all us of the CHSAA Track & Field League!
Louis Vazquez
July 26, 2021
Get well soon
David Wood
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
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