American Lung Association in California

American Lung Association in California

The mission of the American Lung Association in California is to save lives by improving lung health

Photos from American Lung Association in California's post 16/09/2024

We're on our way to Climb! Register now to join us. Get outside and start training with practice climbs at some of Southern California's most famous steps. Use promo code FB15 for $20 registration until 11/10
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Photos from American Lung Association in California's post 13/09/2024

The October 7 Drive For Clean Air Golf Classic is just 4 weeks away! Take a break from work and build a foursome with your colleagues, friends or family. Don’t miss this rare chance to make a difference while playing at the newly renovated Lake Course.
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10/09/2024

Gather your dream foursome and hit the greens with a purpose at the Drive For Clean Air Golf Classic! Together we can drive funds for cleaner air and healthier lungs. 🏌️ Tee up your squad at driveforcleanair.org 👈

06/09/2024

Elevate your golf game at the Drive For Clean Air Golf Classic on the newly renovated Lake Course at the historic Olympic Club. Help us promote and better for everyone. Together we can drive change ➡️➡️ driveforcleanair.org

04/09/2024

📅 💻 Join our live stream, COPD Educator Course on October 17, 22, and 24 for a thorough overview of . This course is for healthcare professionals and offers up to 14 CEUs and CMEs. http://action.lung.org/october2024copd ⬅️

03/09/2024

Want to get behind the wheel of an but concerned about costs? For eligible residents, the Air District’s program now provides up to $12,000 to retire their older, more polluting vehicle for a new or used . Learn more at baaqmd.gov/cleancarsforall

03/09/2024

Join us at the Drive For Clean Air and put your passion for golf into action! 🏌️
💪 We’re raising funds to combat air pollution and promote lung health. Every dollar raised makes a huge impact. Let’s drive change together. To donate or purchase a foursome head to driveforcleanair.org ⬅️

31/08/2024

⛳ Have you registered your foursome yet? Assemble your team and meet us at The Olympic Club on October 7 for the second annual Drive For Clean Air Golf Classic event at the newly remodeled Lake Course. Join us for a special day of fundraising and golf! To register visit driveforcleanair.org

29/08/2024

We can’t wait for our second annual Drive For Clean Air Golf Classic! 💙 Thank you to our sponsors for driving change with us in the Greater Bay Area and beyond. driveforcleanair.org 🏌️ Grainger Tahoe Donner CourseCo Golf Management Thirty-Seven Wines Quanta Services, Inc.

28/08/2024

I've seen firsthand the easy access California students have to addictive, youth-targeted flavored to***co products. I’m thrilled that my bill SB 1230, The STOP Act, passed the California State Assembly with overwhelming support. This bill aims to protect the health and safety of California’s youth by bolstering the enforcement of the state’s flavored to***co ban and eliminating illegal to***co products.

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28/08/2024

🤩 We’re getting ready for the 19th annual Fight For Air Climb in on March 8, 2025! Climb in person at 555 California St or participate in the Urban or virtual climb. Register today at fightforairclimb.org/sanfrancisco ⬅️⬅️

26/08/2024

Thank you to our Emerald sponsor, Grainger, for supporting our Drive For Clean Air Golf Classic and our efforts to champion clean air for all Californians.

The first 9 Emerald or above sponsors you get the opportunity to practice on the Cliffs Course at The Olympic Club. Your company can practice with Grainger, but space is running out. Secure your sponsorship today 👇

driveforcleanair.org ⛳

24/08/2024

Los Angeles Business Council is hosting their Sustainability Summit on Friday, September 6th! Learn more about the event and register here: https://on.lung.org/3XqUtGV

23/08/2024

More on the road means cleaner air and improved health. Looking to purchase or lease a vehicle? If you live in the , you may be eligible for the program! Read more at baaqmd.gov/cleancarsforall

22/08/2024

🙌 We’re excited to announce at this year’s Drive For Clean Air, all attendees could win a pair of all day passes for the 2024/2025 ⛷️ Tahoe Donner ski and snowboard season! 🏂
This, plus more surprises, will be available to win throughout the day on Oct. 7. Don’t miss your chance to win 🤩. Learn more at driveforcleanair.org

22/08/2024

🏫 👋 It's back to school time, California! Start your school year with success and ensure your kids and students are breathing easy. 📚🚸 Here are some tips on how to keep young lungs healthy as you return to hitting the books: https://on.lung.org/3yGudhR

20/08/2024

😃 📅 We’re a little over a month away from our event and we can’t wait to see everyone there! Space is filling up fast, so hurry to driveforcleanair.org to save your spot! Grab your friends, family, or colleagues and create a foursome 🙌

First-of-its-kind zero-emissions train rolls into San Bernardino 19/08/2024

Cleaning up rail operations is one of the most important opportunities we have to clean up our air. Join us in calling on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to move forward and approve California’s In-Use Locomotive rule to update our aging, high-polluting locomotive fleets, which will save thousands of lives and cut cancer risk in highly-impacted communities - Urge President Biden and EPA Administrator Regan to approve critical California Clean Air Act waivers: https://a.lung.org/rGjMlQl 👈📝

Read more here: https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-08-17/zero-emissions-passenger-train-debuts-in-san-bernardino

First-of-its-kind zero-emissions train rolls into San Bernardino The $20-million, 108-passenger train — the Zero Emission Multiple Unit, or ZEMU — is North America’s first self-powered, zero-emission passenger train to meet Federal Railroad Administration requirements.

16/08/2024

Support from our corporate sponsors will help us ensure our event is a success. 🤝 Partnering with us will ensure we can continue our mission in and beyond. As a thank you our first nine sponsors at the Emerald or above level get the opportunity to practice at the 9-hole Cliffs Course. To sponsor or find out more information visit driveforcleanair.org ⛳

Photos from American Lung Association in California's post 15/08/2024

Los Angeles Local Leadership Board welcomed Robb Korinke, Toni Perez, Ben Reiss in Fiscal Year 24. Join us in wishing them congratulations!
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13/08/2024

There are only ⏰ TWO DAYS left ⏳ to take advantage of our discounted foursome price! 📈 After August 15 the price increases to $7,000. To purchase a foursome visit driveforcleanair.org 🏌️ 🏌️ 🏌️ 🏌️

12/08/2024

📣 Great news! The Bay Area Air District’s program recently expanded to the entire Bay Area. The program offers grants that allow eligible residents to swap their old vehicle for an 🔌⚡ EV, e-bike or public transit card. Learn more at baaqmd.gov/cleancarsforall

11/08/2024

Pro athletes don’t let a chronic condition like get in the way of the gold. 🏅 Asthma affects about 16.5% of the athletes competing in the 2024 Olympics and through managing symptoms and finding the right medication, they can compete at the highest levels and achieve greatness. https://on.lung.org/4d0c39S

09/08/2024

Create a foursome and enjoy a beautiful day of at The Olympic Club while supporting our mission of ensuring that the we breathe indoors, and outdoors is clean and safe from harmful . Foursome prices are still discounted until August 15. Purchase a foursome before the price increases!

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09/08/2024

There are currently 8 California Clean Air programs waiting for U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approval. These clean air programs are expected to generate over $116 billion in health benefits and save over 11,600 lives. Join us in urging the EPA to approve these waivers and achieve cleaner air for all! 🙌 https://a.lung.org/8ye6xhh 👈

Can Music Therapy Improve Lung Function? 08/08/2024

New research suggests that 🎶🎼 music therapy may offer psychological, physical and social benefits to people living with a chronic lung disease. Find out more on our blog:

Can Music Therapy Improve Lung Function? Music therapy is an emerging therapeutic area and while more research is needed, it may offer psychological, physical and social benefits to people living with a chronic lung disease.

08/08/2024

Congratulations to Julia Choi on receiving a Certificate of Appreciation from the City of Torrance for her achievement as an I Wear Turquoise Ambassador. Thank you again!

08/08/2024

Congratulations to for receiving a Certificate of Achievement from the for her accomplishment as an I Wear Turquoise Ambassador.

07/08/2024

💰🚗 From saving money at the gas pump to reducing harmful air pollution, there are so many reasons to drive electric. If you’re a resident, you might even be eligible for the Air District’s program! Learn more at baaqmd.gov/cleancarsforall 👀

Photos from American Lung Association in California's post 06/08/2024

Did you know? 🚭 Secondhand smoke poses a severe threat to young children. It's accountable for 150,000 to 300,000 lower respiratory tract infections annually in kids under 18 months, leading to 7,500 to 15,000 hospitalizations yearly. Additionally, it causes 430 sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) deaths in the U.S. each year. 🚼💔

Visit https://on.lung.org/3OUnmFA to learn more about the health effects of secondhand smoke.

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