been working to expand this event throughout the Central Valley. How will the money from poinsettia sales be used? Funds raised from both the poinsettia sale and Fight for Air Walk go to help children suffering from asthma, those battling chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and other serious lung diseases, and help protect families from the harmful effects of air pollution and secondhand smoke. What color options and sizes are available for poinsettias? Four-inch plants cost $6; 6-inch plants are $10; and 8-inch plants are $20. They come in: • Traditional red: Large red flowers are the signature design of this holiday favorite. • Classic white: The elegant, white poinsettia is a lovely variation from traditional red. • Winter rose red: A beautiful “double bloom” poinsettia. How can people expect to receive their plants? Plants will be delivered to the sale sites during the first week of December. Individual orders can be picked up at the American Lung Association, at 2025 Westwind Drive, Suite C.
How much has been raised so far from the Fight for Air Walk? This is a 5K walk, and we encourage everyFighting for Air one to participate with • Californians breathe the worst air in the their families, friends nation. More than 90 percent of us are living in areas with unhealthy air. and co-workers. Our goal is to raise $100,000 • Youth smoking has increased for the first time in a decade — 90 percent of smokers to fight for clean air and began smoking before the age of 18. healthy lungs. We have • Asthma and allergies are the leading causes raised approximately for school absences and account for 130 mil$15,000 to date. lion missed school days each year. • Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer
How can volunteers death in the United States for men and women — more than breast, colorectal, prostate get involved with and pancreatic cancers combined. Fight for Air Walk, Source: American Lung Association or the Holiday Poinsettia Sale? For the poinsettia sale, we are looking for site coordinators and delivery volunteers. For the 2013 Fight for Air Walk, we are in need of walk captains and volunteers to help with event activities. To get involved, please contact Sheila Archibald, development manager, at 282-3301 or email sheila.archibald@lung.org.
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