This June, Community Health Charities joins member charity,
Sickle Cell Disease Association of American (SCDAA) in recognizing World Sickle
Cell Day on June 19. Sickle
cell disease (SCD) is a serious disorder in which the body makes sickle-shaped
red blood cells. Sickle cells contain abnormal hemoglobin called hemoglobin S and
they tend to block blood flow in the blood vessels of the limbs and organs.
Blocked blood flow can cause pain and organ damage. It can also raise the risk
for infection.
“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.
Patient-directed organization focusing on the most prevalent, life-threatening mental illnesses. The Mission – “to improve the lives of people living with mood disorders.”
This June, Community Health Charities joins member charity,
Sickle Cell Disease Association of American (SCDAA) in recognizing World Sickle
Cell Day on June 19. Sickle
cell disease (SCD) is a serious disorder in which the body makes sickle-shaped
red blood cells. Sickle cells contain abnormal hemoglobin called hemoglobin S and
they tend to block blood flow in the blood vessels of the limbs and organs.
Blocked blood flow can cause pain and organ damage. It can also raise the risk
for infection.
“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. 
