It is time again for the annual “Blow the Whistle on Asthma” walk! Each year the American Lung Association hosts a walk in hundreds of communities across the United States. The funds raised support ALA’s efforts to search for a cure, reduce suffering and promote awareness through research, education and advocacy at state and federal levels. This year’s walk will be held at the Chalco Hills Recreation Area in Omaha on Saturday, April 28th. The walk begins at 9:00 am.
For those of you that do not know me, I have been a Respiratory Therapist for the past 10 years. The importance of this issue is obvious as a therapist but as a wife and mother of asthmatics it is also very important to me on a personal level. My husband is a life-long asthma sufferer and both of my sons, 4½ and 1½, are also being treated for asthma.
Last year, another therapist and I put together a team, Ambassadors for Asthma Awareness. We had a small team that raised $660.00. This year I would like to grow our team and our donation (our goal is $1000.00) by getting you involved. I am hoping that you will support us by joining our team, signing up to walk or simply making a tax-deductible donation.
Donations and checks should be made to the American Lung Association and can be sent to me or directly to ALA at 7101 Newport Ave, Suite 303, Omaha, NE 68152. Please, make a note which team you are supporting. For additional information on the walk or to make a donation online, you can visit their website at www.asthmawalk.org.
Raffle tickets are also available. The prize: Two round-trip tickets from Midwest Airlines within the continental US. Each raffle ticket is $10.00. The raffle winner will be drawn at the walk. You do not need to be present to win. If you are interested, leave a comment and I will get back to you.
Your help is greatly appreciated.