Community
Health Charities is partnering with the National Stroke Association, a proud
member charity, for National Stroke
Awareness Month this May.
The National
Stroke Association’s mission is to reduce the incidence and impact of stroke by
developing compelling education and programs focused on prevention, treatment,
rehabilitation and support for all impacted by stroke.
“I wasn’t able to attend summer camp because of my asthma”, says Laura Delaney, American Lung Association Volunteer Camp Director. So as an adult, I wanted to make sure all children with asthma had an opportunity to experience a traditional camping experience.
“I wasn’t able to attend summer camp because of my asthma”, says Laura Delaney, American Lung Association Volunteer Camp Director. So as an adult, I wanted to make sure all children with asthma had an opportunity to experience a traditional camping experience. "This is a great chance for kids with asthma to spend a week doing things all other kids can do. It is a chance for kids to learn that having asthma doesn’t have to hold them back from enjoying any activity.” Laura continues, For the past 20+ years, I take one week of vacation to volunteer as the camp director for the American Lung Association’s Asthma Adventure Camp.
The camp is fully staffed by volunteers in the areas of respiratory therapists, doctors and nurses and includes educational sessions on proper use of medication, asthma triggers and monitoring.
With nationwide programming, NKF provides scientific research, professional/ public education, patient and community services for 26 million Americans with chronic kidney disease and 20 million at risk.