Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited chronic disease that affects the
lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the
United States and more than 70,000 worldwide. A defective gene and its
protein product cause the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus
that:
Clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections, and
Obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down and absorb food.
Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, Inc. MGFA works to discover the cause and find treatments or a cure for MG, while providing education and support to those living with the disease.
“I wasn’t able to attend summer camp because of my asthma”, says Laura Delaney, American Lung Association Volunteer Camp Director. So as an adult, I wanted to make sure all children with asthma had an opportunity to experience a traditional camping experience.
“I wasn’t able to attend summer camp because of my asthma”, says Laura Delaney, American Lung Association Volunteer Camp Director. So as an adult, I wanted to make sure all children with asthma had an opportunity to experience a traditional camping experience. "This is a great chance for kids with asthma to spend a week doing things all other kids can do. It is a chance for kids to learn that having asthma doesn’t have to hold them back from enjoying any activity.” Laura continues, For the past 20+ years, I take one week of vacation to volunteer as the camp director for the American Lung Association’s Asthma Adventure Camp.
The camp is fully staffed by volunteers in the areas of respiratory therapists, doctors and nurses and includes educational sessions on proper use of medication, asthma triggers and monitoring.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited chronic disease that affects the
lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the
United States and more than 70,000 worldwide. A defective gene and its
protein product cause the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus
that:
“I wasn’t able to attend summer camp because of my asthma”, says Laura Delaney, American Lung Association Volunteer Camp Director. So as an adult, I wanted to make sure all children with asthma had an opportunity to experience a traditional camping experience.
“I wasn’t able to attend summer camp because of my asthma”, says Laura Delaney, American Lung Association Volunteer Camp Director. So as an adult, I wanted to make sure all children with asthma had an opportunity to experience a traditional camping experience. "This is a great chance for kids with asthma to spend a week doing things all other kids can do. It is a chance for kids to learn that having asthma doesn’t have to hold them back from enjoying any activity.” Laura continues, For the past 20+ years, I take one week of vacation to volunteer as the camp director for the American Lung Association’s Asthma Adventure Camp. 
