American Lung Association News

Mona Kalinsky of William Means Real Estate won a local version of 'Dancing with the Stars' to raise funds for the American Lung Association .

More than 500 people turned out to support the first ever Michael Litwinka 5K Memorial Run May 19 in Naugatuck.

By Candace Lavin Antonia remembers the day clearly when her five-year-old son was playing outdoors and suddenly was unable to catch his breath.A "The look of fear and bewilderment in my son's eyes was as frightening as his inability to catch his breath," she said.

Smog was the city's skyline during its industrial days. And while the city has made much progress since that time, ozone and other pollutants have cost the community jobs and lives.

County of Marin adopts strict anti-tobacco law, similar to Larkspur's, outlawing smoking in multi-unit housing.

AUSTIN, Texas -- More than 600 people climbed 31 flights of stairs Saturday to benefit the American Lung Association at the third annual Fight for Air Climb.

The Zumba craze has swept the nation, and now one local company is channeling it for a great cause.

On Saturday, April 28th at the American Lung Association Gala 2012 in Kansas City, Walker along with his wife and business partner, Trish, accepted the prestigious award.

Recently, the American Lung Association released its annual report on air quality.

"Nothing else matters when you can't breathe. That's really become the theme, if you will, of the American Lung Association," says Pulmonologist Jeffrey McGovern, of UPMC Hamot.

Anglers heading to the 2012 Fishing Opener this weekend in Coon Rapids, Minnesota can catch a deal Friday afternoon on 85% ethanol .

Nine of the 10 most ozone-polluted cities in the nation are in California, an American Lung Association report finds.

What's Prop 29? Think of it as a $1 donation to the American Cancer Society, the American Lung Association, & the American Heart Association, the next time you buy a pack of cigarettes.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is not protecting public health and has violated federal law by failing to review air quality standards, according to a lawsuit filed by the American Lung Association, the state air board and a consortium of states.

The author declares hydraulic fracturing will ruin our air for pregnant mothers, children and innocent grandparents without citing a single source.

"He often said to himself, 'Good morning, Mr. Millionaire,'" recalled Rhonda Mitchell.

Telemarketing for charities and nonprofits is big business. The Michigan Nonprofit Association's most recent annual report said $133 billion was contributed to the state's 47,000 nonprofits in 2009.

John Huff/Staff photographer Sarah Jacob of team Seacoast Bubbles from Dover and South Berwick prepare to make the 25 mile bike ride from Little Harbour School in Portsmouth Sunday in support of the American Lung Association of the Northeast's fundraising bike ride.

Over 330 cyclists and 115 volunteers gathered to ride and assist in support of lung disease and clean air on Sunday.

Lincoln has been ranked as one of the cleanest metropolitan areas in the country for ozone, according to a new report from the American Lung Association.