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We all take breathing for granted.   But what if you or one of your loved ones could not breathe easily?

Each day the Arizona Asthma Coalition confronts these questions and more, striving to provide answers to help make a difference in the lives of people with asthma.  Our vitally important work can only be accomplished when we work together with members of our Coalition and when we partner with other community members, people like you, who can help by supporting the work of the Coalition.

This is why we are asking that you give as generously as you can to support our mission to advocate for persons with asthma through partnership development and coalition building.  Please consider making a donation today to support our crucial work.

What exactly is asthma?

Asthma is a major chronic disease, affecting the lives of more than 600,000 Arizonans.  The rate and seriousness of asthma in Arizona is worse than the U.S. average!   Each year there are approximately 80 unnecessary deaths in Arizona.  Although desert communities were once a haven for those with asthma and other breathing difficulties, this is no longer the case.   Despite advances in asthma care and management, asthma:

• is often misdiagnosed,
• affects the quality of life of people with asthma by disrupting normal activities,
• results in frequent absenteeism from school and work and 
• puts a financial strain on our education and health care systems.

The good news is that asthma is treatable.

The Coalition is a nonprofit partnership of public health, environmental agencies, managed care professionals, clinicians, parents and other community stakeholders.  As a partnership we can do so many things to make a positive difference in the lives of people with asthma  …  from educating Arizonans and the medical community and advocating for changes in public policy to finding ways to control asthma and eliminating deaths and suffering.   

But we need your help.  Send your tax deductible donation today to:

Camille Tumolo
Executive Director
Arizona Asthma Coalition
P.O. Box 25098
Scottsdale, Arizona 85255