The Biggest Enemy Cystic Fibrosis Ever Had: Gunner and Boomer Esiason

Their rare-disease journey was thrust into the national spotlight in 1993 with an iconic Sports Illustrated cover featuring New York Jets quarterback Boomer Esiason and his young son Gunnar, who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. That moment put a face on a little-known disease and marked the beginning of a decades-long public crusade for awareness, research, and change. The father-son duo reflect on their pursuit of a cure, and why advocacy plays a critical role in driving progress.