Shared Stories

Alexandra C. No one fights alone, we all need clean air to breathe and live. 

LK N. I left Alaska after two years in part because of the poor air quality in Fairbanks where I lived.

Joseph N. My name is Joseph, and this is why I make Every Mile Count

David K. My name is David Kaufman, and this is why I make Every Step Count

Diane S. My lung issues started 8 years ago.

Marie L. A major cause of poor air quality are what California Air Resources Board and the EPA call gas powered small off road equipment (e.g. mowers and leaf blowers) that we use for primarily for landscaping.

Daniel T. Wildfires in Northern California over the past several years have triggered asthma which I hadn't had since I was a teenager. I deal with the impacts now daily.

Emily M. Having never worked with a clientele of people who smoke, and having never smoked myself, I was apprehensive at first.

Gregory S. Our township allows leaf burning throughout the year, causing very unhealthy air especially for those with asthma, COPD or other sensitivities.

Alli P. I am a student at UMD in Minnesota. I am originally from a small town in southern Minnesota.

Barb T. I was born with Kartagener syndrome, the cilia does not work in my lungs, ears or sinuses.

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.

Angelique N. My mother is 69 year old who currently suffers from a lung disease, Alpha 1 Antitripsen.

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.

Laonis Q. My story is my son's Anthony J Chapman story! He was diagnosed with severe uncontrolled asthma at the age of 2.