Tagged With "TackleAsthma"
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Football Star Partners with Asthma Foundation to Help Kids Tackle Asthma
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Rashad Jennings of the New York Giants today announced the launch of their #TackleAsthma campaign to educate and inspire children with asthma. As part of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month this May, AAFA and Jennings are working to help families understand and manage the daily challenges of living with asthma.
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Rashad Jennings and AAFA Help Kids Tackle Asthma
"An asthma attack feels like your world is about to end. If you’ve ever been swimming, it’s like when you’re underwater and you need to come up to get some air, but you don’t know when you’re going to be able to get it" - Rashad Jennings
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Re: Your Game Plan So You Can Exercise Safely with Asthma
Love this! I'm one of those with EIB ... hard to exercise, but my asthma and health just aren't the same if I DON'T manage to exercise!
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Show Us How You #TackleAsthma for a Chance to Win a Signed Football
Rashad Jennings, New York Giants running back, is pairing with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America to motivate people with asthma to stay healthy in the face of this chronic illness. Share your photo to show what can be accomplished when you #TackleAsthma!
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Join AAFA, AAAAI for a #TackleAsthma Twitter Chat May 5
Join the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Thursday, May 5 at 1 pm ET for a #TackleAsthma Twitter chat. Follow @AAFANational and @AAAAI_org and use #TackleAsthma. Experts will answer your questions about exercising with asthma, staying fit and healthy with asthma and more!
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Your Game Plan So You Can Exercise Safely with Asthma
Rashad Jennings, New York Giants running back, Dr. Neeta Ogden and a team of kids who live with asthma share tips to help people with asthma stay healthy and active.
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Erin Tackles Severe Asthma to Finish Graduate School and Become Decorated Athlete
Erin M is our first #TackleAsthma and #TackleAllergies photo contest winner. Her photo shows asthma doesn’t have keep you from sports and activities you love.
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Lexi Tackles Severe Asthma on her Wakeboard
We are pleased to announce that Lexi L is the fourth winner of our #TackleAsthma and #TackleAllergies photo contest ! “I try to not let my asthma hold me back from living my life to the fullest. I’ve been intubated once due to an asthma attack and recently had to be on the Bi-Pap this past November due to another attack. Wakeboarding has always been my passion but due to being limited, I can’t do certain things as much as I would like to. Also, being one that has such horrible allergies,...
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Re: Kathy P Trains to #TackleAsthma
Oh kathy this is great! In response.... ...whether you finish or not the training is worth it! Most important is that you have the courage to start! Do it for all of us, some of us aren't at that level and it is inspiring to watch and cheer our friends on. We ride with you my friend. Prayers and best wishes for great weather, staying above the allergens, building up your lungs and body and freedom from any incidents to slow you down. gigi
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Kathy P Trains to #TackleAsthma
Clearly, I’ve lost my mind! I’ve committed to train for and participate in a half century (50-mile) bike ride. That’s not the crazy part. I have asthma and it frequently becomes a factor in what I do. Will I be able to keep my exercise induced asthma under control so it will allow me to even train for this ride?
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Re: Kathy P Trains to #TackleAsthma
Thanks Gigi! I AM doing it for all of us who deal with asthma! And it really did take a courage to start this and share my journey. The whole thing is kind of scary! I will definitely feel you riding with me! I have a special shirt and I'm going to write everyone's name on it who supports me with a donation for AAFA !
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Re: Kathy P Trains to #TackleAsthma
Big cheers! You can do it! The best way to eat an elephant is one bite at a time!
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Re: Kathy P Trains to #TackleAsthma
You go Kathy. Biking is my life… I hope to get back in the saddle once my leg heals from the bike crash 7 weeks ago!
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Re: Kathy P Trains to #TackleAsthma
Welcome @Karen B PT ! I totally understand about weather concerns. My allergies are flared right now with certain trees and it's really a struggle! I'm trying to not let fear of an attack keep me from riding. It's hard some days! Then it's going to get hot here in July and August which is also an issue for me. I'm glad my story is encouraging for you! I'd love to hear more about your training and goals. I'd like to invite you to join us on the support forums to share your story. To start a...
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Re: Kathy P Trains to #TackleAsthma
Kathy, I am training to walk a half marathon on October 1st and I have many of the same concerns. I am doing well with training now, but I am concerned because July and August are my bad months for asthma and allergies. I also have trouble with hot humid weather. I am encouraged by your story and I am excited to follow your journey while I continue with mine!
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Re: Kathy P Trains to #TackleAsthma
Kathy, this is awesome. We wish you the very best, training and on the day of the ride. And you can bet not only that we'll be donating in your honor; we'll be rooting for you all the way.
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Re: Kathy P Trains to #TackleAsthma
Thanks @TandemRiders ! I appreciate the support and donation! I'm loving my AAFA Community cheering section!
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3 Athletes #TackleAsthma to Help AAFA
Asthma feels like an anaconda wrapping around your chest. Every breath hurts and panic sets in. – Kathy, Community Director for the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), training for a half century (50-mile) bike ride These words used to describe the experience with asthma paint a vivid picture. Despite these moments gasping for air and waiting for the next breath, there are those who conquer great physical challenges. Here are three of their stories. Kathy Przywara, Community...
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AAFA Joins Rashad Jennings Foundation Family Fun Fest
July 7-9, 2017, the Rashad Jennings Foundation hosted their annual 180 Weekend in Lynchburg, Virginia. The weekend ended with a Family Fun Fest and Health Expo on July 9. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) was honored to host a booth at the event to educate families on asthma.
