Healthy Air Walk Fundraisers Support Lung Health

(Around the State, Lung Health News, Spring/Summer 2008)

If you are concerned about breathing healthy air and improving lung health, the American Lung Association of California’s Healthy Air Walks are for you. Healthy Air Walks are planned in communities across the state to raise funds for programs that reduce air pollution and prevent lung disease.

Healthy air is a key issue in California, where we breathe some of the most polluted air in the nation. For people who already have trouble breathing, like those with lung diseases such as asthma or COPD, healthy air is even more critical.

The walks are fun family events that feature entertainment, refreshments and camaraderie. Participants are encouraged to recruit a team of walkers who share your interests or concerns. For example, if your child has asthma, you may want to ask other families who have experienced asthma to join you. Those who have been touched by lung cancer could form a team. Or maybe you have COPD and participate in one of the association’s Better Breathers Clubs. You could recruit other club members to be on your team.

Companies can use the walk to bring employees together to focus on a common goal. Corporate teams send a powerful message that your company cares about the community and the environment.

Asking friends, family and coworkers to donate to this crucial effort will be easy. You will probably find they are ready and willing to join the movement to improve our air and protect our environment.

Participate in the American Lung Association of California’s Healthy Air Walks and join thousands of individuals and families who want to take steps now to make sure future generations can breathe healthy air.

For more information about a Healthy Air Walk near you, call 800.LUNG.USA (800.586.4872).

Event Calendar

March 24
World TB Day, 800.586.4872

March 29
Climb California, San Francisco, 877-STAIRCLIMB

April
Breathe Well, Live Well, Fresno, 559.222.4800

April 5
Evening in the Sky benefit for Clean Air, San Diego, 619.683.8641

April 12
Asthma Walk, Bakersfield, 661.847.4700

April 12
Earth Day on the Promenade, Santa Monica, 213.384.5864

April 22
Wilshire Center Earth Day/Car Free Day, Los Angeles, 213.384.5864

April 24
Breath of Life Women’s Lung Health Luncheon, Living Desert, 909.884.5864

April 26
CLIMB California, Los Angeles, 213.384.5864

May 1
State of the Air Report, 800.586.4872

May 3
Oxygen Ball, Costa Mesa, 714.835.5864 x101

May 6
World Asthma Day, 800.586.4872

May 8
Inspire Women & Lung Health Luncheon, Sacramento, 916.554.5864 x 241

May 13
Breath of Fresh Air Luncheon, San Francisco, 510.893.5474

May 16-18
Breathe Easy Ride – The Lung Ride, California Central Coast, 661.847.4700

May 22
Inspire Women & Lung Health Luncheon, Fresno, 559.222.4800 x24

June
Healthy Air Walk Kickoff Luncheon, Stockton, 209.478.1888

June 22-27
SCAMP Asthma Camp, Southern California, 800.586.4872

June 27-29
27th Annual Breathe Easy Ride, Santa Barbara, 805.963.1426

June 28
Breathe Easy Ride, Rohnert Park, 707.527.5864

July 31
Healthy Air Walk Kickoff Luncheon, Sacramento, 916.554.5864 x241

August 4-8
Camp Wheez, Santa Maria, 805.928.3233

August 11-15
Camp Wheez, Santa Barbara, 805.963.1426

August 11-15
Camp Wheez, San Luis Obispo, 805.928.3233

September 17
Respiratory Rally for People with COPD, Los Angeles, 213.384.5864

September 19-20
AltCar Expo and Conference, Santa Monica, 213.384.5864

September 27
Healthy Air Walk, Sacramento, 916.554.5864 x 241
Healthy Air Walk, Fresno, 559.222.4800 x24

October 11
Healthy Air Walk, Ventura County, 805.963.1426

October 15
Respiratory Rally for People with COPD, Santa Ana, 714.835.5864 x109

October 18
Healthy Air Walk, Oakland, 510.893.5474

October 19
Healthy Air Walk, Los Angeles County, 213.384.5864
Healthy Air Walk, Irvine, 714.835.5864 x104
Healthy Air Walk, San Bernardino, 909.884.5864

November 10
Respiratory Rally for People with COPD, Sacramento, 916.554.5864

November 15
Respiratory Rally for People with COPD, Santa Barbara, 805.963.1426

November 16
Healthy Air Walk, San Diego, 619.683.8641