BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Join the American Lung Association&rsquo\;s 10th Fight for Ai r Walk\, May 5\nEvery step you take helps someone breathe easier\n \ ;\nPHILADELPHIA\, PA &mdash\; The American Lung Association of Philadelp hia will be leading the Fight for Air when it hosts the 10th annual Figh t for Air Walk on May 5\, 2012. The walk begins at Headhouse Square on 2 nd Street\, between Lombard and Pine Streets. Registration and family fu n festivities for the walkers begins at 8 a.m.\, and the walk begins pro mptly at 10 a.m.\nThis walk brings families\, friends\, and the communit y together to raise awareness of the 35 million Americans suffering from lung disease\, including asthma\, lung cancer\, and COPD. When you join the American Lung Association in the fight for healthy lungs and health y air\, you help save lives today and keep America healthy tomorrow. By walking for the people you love\, you help in the fight against the dang ers of secondhand smoke and unhealthy air.\nParticipation is free and al l participants who individually raise at least $100 by April 15 will rec eive a complimentary t-shirt. This year&rsquo\;s Fight for Air Walk goal is to raise over $112\,000 with a participant goal of over 1\,000.\nAme rican Lung Association &ldquo\;Lung Champions&rdquo\; will speak at the event on behalf of the mission of the American Lung Association to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. The event dr aws media coverage from various outlets\, such as 97.5 BEN FM\, this yea r&rsquo\;s official radio sponsor. Marilyn Russell\, radio personality f rom the 97.5 BEN FM morning show\, will be the emcee of this year&rsquo\ ;s walk.\nParticipants are invited to register from all over the Philade lphia area and surrounding counties\, including southern New Jersey. Man y of the teams are united by the suffering of family and friends affecte d by lung disease\, lung cancer\, or asthma. The presenting sponsor for this year&rsquo\;s event is Kindred Hospitals\; other key sponsors inclu de TEVA Respiratory\, Church &\; Dwight\, ChoosePAWind\, and Health P artners. For more information\, or to register for the walk\, visit www. lunginfo.org/phillywalk.\n \;\nAbout the American Lung Association \ nNow in its second century\, the American Lung Association is the leadin g organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preven ting lung disease. With your generous support\, the American Lung Associ ation is &ldquo\;Fighting for Air&rdquo\; through research\, education a nd advocacy.For more information about the American Lung Association\, a Charity Navigator Four Star Charity and holder of the Better Business B ureau Wise Giving Guide Seal\, or to support the work it does\, call 1-8 00-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872) or visit www.lungusa.org. \; \n \;\ n### URL:http://pottstown.patch.com/events/the-american-lung-associations-10th -fight-for-air-walk-12c8d31d SUMMARY:The American Lung Association's 10th Fight for Air Walk LOCATION:S 2nd St &\; Lombard St\, Philadelphia\, PA 19147: S 2nd St & Lombard St\, Philadelphia\, PA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR