Corporate Cup and Asthma Walk
Special events, including one of the largest corporate road races in the nation, raise vital funds for programs to fight the third leading cause of death.
Omaha, Nebraska
Events
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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.
Be Smart – Don’t Start Storyboard Contest
Contest runs January 18 through March 26, 2010.
The American Lung Association has partnered with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Oklahoma Department of Education, and Oklahoma State Department of Health to develop, promote and implement the contest throughout the state. This contest gives elementary school students the opportunity to create an idea for a commercial showing why people should never use tobacco. Two grand prize winners will have their storyboards animated into commercials and distributed to television stations, posted on multiple Web sites and promoted across the state. The teachers of winning students also will receive gift certificates for classroom supplies.
For more information, contact Jyl Curry at or go to bcbsok.com/dontstart.html.
2009 Omaha Corporate Cup
September 20, 2009
1804 Capitol Drive, Omaha
For more information, please contact Kevin Bonney at 402-502-4950 or .
Camp Superkids
June 7-13, 2009
YMCA Camp Kitaki
14917 East Park Highway
Louisville, NE 68037
Camp Superkids is open to children in Nebraska, 7-17 years, who take daily medications for asthma. Regular camp is for ages 7-14.
New cabins, renovated facilities, excellent programs and highly trained counselors are all part of the Camp Superkids experience. A large swimming pool and modern dining hall complete the most up to date facility of it’s kind in Nebraska.
Please contact Patrick Foster at 402-502-4950 or for a copy of the current fee structure. For more information, please click here.
2009 Nebraska Asthma Walk
In conjunction with the Omaha Health, Wellness & Fitness Expo
Omaha Civic Auditorium
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Registration starts at 9:00 a.m.
Walk starts at 10:00 a.m.
Expo opens at 11:00 a.m.
For more information, contact Adam Butler at or click here.
American Lung Association Corporate Cup
September 21, 2008
Omaha Civic Auditorium
1804 Capitol Ave.
Omaha, NE 68102
Race starts at 8:15 a.m.
The American Lung Association’s Corporate Cup is a 27-year-old tradition in Nebraska. Thousands of Nebraskans will run in this exciting 10K certified and sanctioned road race. This year a two-mile walk and a two-mile certified road race course will also be a part of the fast paced day. Families enjoy activities for the children including a child’s dash. Join us in our support of the American Lung Association’s vital mission to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. Proceeds for this event go to important programs that help all Nebraskans breathe a little easier.
For additional information, contact Kevin Bonney at 402.572.3030 or click here.
Contact Information
Omaha, Nebraska
8990 West Dodge Rd. Suite 226
Omaha, Nebraska 68114
(p) 402-502-4950
(f) 402-502-3012
Our Work In Omaha
COPD
A Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease stakeholders group guides our activities. Community spirometry screenings are held to tackle undiagnosed emphysema and chronic bronchitis. A continuing education program for health care providers drew nearly 500 participants in 2007-2008.
Asthma
The Lung Association leads the Omaha Asthma Alliance coalition, which was responsible for conducting Open Airways program for school children, Asthma 101 for community advocates, Breathe Well, Live Well asthma management for adults and continuing education for health care providers.
Smokefree Omaha
Smokefree Omaha is a grassroots movement to bring smokefree air to Omaha citizens, which spread to Lincoln and the entire state. Comprehensive smokefree worksite laws now cover the entire state.
Asthma Camp
For the 32nd year, children with asthma attended Camp Superkids® where, under medical supervision, they learned to manage their disease. The knowledge that kids learn at camp helps them to stay in school and on the playground instead of in the hospital or doctor’s office.
Leadership Council
LC Chair
Shawn Williams
Bounce U
Nominating Chair
Mike Carstens, MAAA, FSA
Physicians Mutual
Member
Jim Bush
SKAR Advertising
Member
Patricia Castro-Rojas, MPA
Creighton University Medical Center
Member
Jeremy Fitzpatrick
Kutak Rock
Member
Jim Gleason, JD
Woodmen of the World
Member
Chris Hamilton, DHSc, RRT, AE-C
Nebraska Methodist College
Member
Kenneth Hartman
Baird Holm, LLP
Member
Russell Hopp, MD
Creighton University Medical Center
Member
Cindy Key, CISA, CSOP, CFSA
Bank of the West
Member
Chris Lesac
Deloitte & Touche
Member
Brian Lodes
McGladrey & Pullen
Member
Frank Peak, MPA
Creighton University Medical Center
Member
Craig Piquette, MD
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Member
Karima Rajan
Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company
Member
Holly Richmond
Member
Ken Saunders, PharmD
Fremont Area Medical Center
Member
Ryan Schmidt, BS, RRT
Lakeside Hospital
Member
Bruce Thrasher
Mutual of Omaha
Member
Vanessa Walls
Children’s Hospital
Member
Katrina Wells-Partain
First National Bank
Member
Dave Williams
OPPD
