2010 Fight for Air Climb in San Antonio

June 12, 2010
The Weston Centre
112 E. Pecan Street
San Antonio, TX 78205

Join us for one of the most unique events in San Antonio! On June 12, 2010, hundreds of people will huff and puff their way to the top of The Weston Centre for a great cause. This is more than your same old 5K. This event is a vertical race! Whether climbing for a winning time or simply to cross the finish line in honor or in memory of someone with lung disease, this event is a great way to challenge yourself physically. We guarantee that all finishers will have a newfound respect for healthy lungs!

For more information contact James Martinez at or 210-308-8978 ×201.

Fight for Air 5K in San Antonio

February 13, 2010
SeaWorld San Antonio
10500 SeaWorld Drive
San Antonio, TX 78251

The American Lung Association’s Fight for Air 5K raises money to fight lung disease in all its forms through education, research and advocacy. Why? The statistics are staggering. More than 35 million Americans struggle to breathe because of lung disease and everyone is affected in some way. Each year, too many lives are lost to lung disease and this is your chance to raise money and make an impact in their honor. By joining the Fight for Air 5K, you are making the commitment to fight lung disease so everyone can breathe easier – including you!

For more information or to inquire about sponsorship or volunteer opportunities, contact Marisol Cortez at or 210-308-8978 ×202.

Smokefree Air Challenge

Launched in 2006, the American Lung Association’s Smokefree Air Challenge calls on all 50 states and the District of Columbia to pass laws prohibiting smoking in all public places and workplaces, including restaurants and bars. The country has made great progress towards meeting the Smokefree Air Challenge. Currently, 27 states and the District of Columbia have met the Smokefree Air Challenge, including Kansas in 2010. The American Lung Association will fight in 2010 and beyond to make sure everyone in all 50 states can enjoy clean, smokefree air where they work and play. You can join our fight for smokefree air by signing our Smokefree Air Challenge petition, click here.

Freedom From Smoking Online

Freedom From Smoking® Online, or FFS Online, is a program specifically designed for adults who want to quit smoking. It’s an adaptation of the American Lung Association’s gold standard, group clinic that has helped thousands of smokers to quit for good. FFS Online allows participants to receive that same smoking cessation assistance in a 24-7 accessible online format that can be done from the comforts and privacy of their own home. FFS Online takes participants through modules, each containing several lessons that they access through a protected website. These lessons include valuable information and the messages in each lesson reinforce their commitment to quit.

Lung Help Line

The American Lung Association is committed to assisting those who have lung health questions. The Lung Help Line, at 1-800-LUNG-USA, is available toll-free, 7 days per week from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. The Call Center is staffed by Registered Nurses and Registered Respiratory Therapists. The Call Center staff have extensive experience in the healthcare industry. Areas of expertise include: Education, Smoking Cessation, Respiratory Therapy, Lung Disease, Nursing, Physician Referral, Respiratory Home Care, Neonatal, Pediatric, and Adult Intensive Care, Medicare, Medicaid, Private Insurance, Medication Counseling, Patient Advocacy, Health Care Insurance, and Nursing Case Management.