Shared Stories
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Lisa G. 8 years ago I was diagnosed with a rare congenital heart defect called Scimitar Syndrome.
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Amy W. I am a 71 year old female who was diagnosed with NSIP pulmonary fibrosis in March 2023.
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Joseph N. My name is Joseph, and this is why I make Every Mile Count
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David K. My name is David Kaufman, and this is why I make Every Step Count
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Diane S. My lung issues started 8 years ago.
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Barb T. I was born with Kartagener syndrome, the cilia does not work in my lungs, ears or sinuses.
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Kevin R. I am 64 years old. I’ve been a machinist since I was 18 years old, I like playing a lot of games on my iPad and playing with my dog Milo.
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Angelique N. My mother is 69 year old who currently suffers from a lung disease, Alpha 1 Antitripsen.
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Karen D. I live in Florida and have COPD. I'm a member of the ALA's COPD Patient Advisory Group and have been involved with the American Lung Association for nearly 25 years.
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Laonis Q. My story is my son's Anthony J Chapman story! He was diagnosed with severe uncontrolled asthma at the age of 2.
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Sheila M. I climb because I lost my beloved father, Carl, to lung cancer and my dear cousin, Ellen, to pulmonary fibrosis.
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Michele M. I Should Have Asked For A Second Opinion!
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Garrett M. I had a chronic cough for about two years.
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Stuart R. I have had asthma since my early teens, though it wasn't until my early teens that I was required to get and use an inhaler.
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Mary Jo H. I’m here to share the effects that smoking has on my family, in particular my grandmother.
