Open Airways for Schools
This year more than 60 school nurses will be trained to implement Open Airways for Schools to help their students learn to manage their asthma.
Dallas, Texas
Events
There are currently no events scheduled for your community.
Past Events
These events have recently taken place, but you can still donate to the American Lung Association! Each event was a great success. Thank you to everyone who participated, volunteered or donated. You have helped further the mission of the American Lung Association: to prevent lung disease and promote lung health.
DFW Breath of Life Celebration Gala
Date: June 6, 2009
Location: Omni Mandalay Hotel, Las Colinas, TX
For more information, please contact Flora Davis at , or call 214-631-5864.
Dallas Stairclimb
Date: May 16, 2009
Location: Renaissance Tower, Dallas, TX
For more information, please contact Jamie Roberts at , or call 214-631-5864.
Dallas Breathe 5k
Date: April 18, 2009
Location: Texas Rangers Ballpark, Arlington, Texas
For more information, please contact Talisha McClaney at , or call 214-631-5864.
Contact Information
Dallas, Texas
8150 Brookriver Dr., Suite 102
Dallas, TX 75247
(p) 214-631-5864
Our Work In Dallas
Freedom from Smoking (FFS)
New facilitators have been trained to implement the Freedom from Smoking program and assist people to quit smoking across the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.
Respiratory Rally
An average of 300 participants receive lung health education and inspiration at the Respirator Rally, a unique one-day conference for people with chronic lung disease and their caregivers.
Asthma 101
Last year, more than 20 schools received education to ensure that they are knowledgeable about how to care for their students with asthma.
Smoke Free Texas Coalition
Through this important coalition, we will help cities all across Texas to help implement smokefree ordinances that will protect the health of the communities we serve.
Better Breathers Clubs
There are more than 20 active support groups throughout Northern Texas for individuals with chronic lung disease.
Leadership Council
Member
Daniel Suez, M.D.,
Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Clinic
Revenue Generation Chair
Phillip Meyer, ChFC, CFM
Merrill Lynch Global Private Client
LC Chair
Sherry Barnett, M.D.
Family Allergy & Asthma Care
Member
Chris Baker
McKesson Pharmaceutical
Member
Barbara Baxter, M.D.
Nominating Chair
Steve Conwell
Crowe Horwath LLP
Member
Todd Gough
RPM Metropolitan Capitol, LLC
Member
Steve Klimacek
AT&T
Member
Gregory Klingman
Pfizer Inc.
Member
Ryan McCollum
GlaxoSmithKline
Member
Philip Moore
Culture Lab Advertising
Member
Kenneth Nicholson
Clean Energy
Member
Ed Nieves
Stream Energy
Member
Tom Silva
GlaxoSmithKline
Member
Paul Simon
Verizon Wireless
Member
Kyle R. Smith
GT Market Solutions
Member
Patricia Zuercher
Member
Jeff Whitfield
Baron & Budd, PC
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