When
the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation was established in 1955, children with cystic
fibrosis (CF) rarely lived long enough to attend elementary school. Due in
large part to the CF Foundation's aggressive investments in innovative research
and comprehensive care, many people with the disease can now expect to live
into their 30s, 40s and beyond.
“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.
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When
the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation was established in 1955, children with cystic
fibrosis (CF) rarely lived long enough to attend elementary school. Due in
large part to the CF Foundation's aggressive investments in innovative research
and comprehensive care, many people with the disease can now expect to live
into their 30s, 40s and beyond.
“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. 
