Shared Stories

Joann L. I have both asthma and COPD. I worked as a nurse and a few other her job types, my own business. I

Tripp A. Me and a couple other fourth grade students are creating a presentation and board game against smoking we want to let people know how much smoking can affect your life ranging from health to climate change.

Shai G. My mom had COPD, asthma, MS, and muscle issues at the early age of her early thirties.

Judy R. I have pulmonary fibrosis. I first became aware of a problem when I was 22 -years-old. I woke up one morning with horrible pain in my upper back.

Jessie H. I grew up living by a military runway and we were under the flight path. I'd look up when the 747 flew over my head and see the bottom of the plane.

Tonya J. I just recently (May 13, 2021)  loss my only child to severe asthma. The grief I carry everyday is unexplainable yet I have the renewed strength to type this story to you all.

Douglas C. I would like to share something my wife Janet Lynn wrote six months before her death on January 10, 2021 from emphysema. If it can save one life we would be grateful. Janet wrote this to smokers.

Richard S. I'm a retired Philadelphia firefighter who now has COPD from my work.

Saida M. Hello my name is Saida Mahoney. I am 24 years old and I am a performing arts major in college. I love to sing, dance and do theatre.

Debra C. I was diagnosed with COPD over 10 years ago. Now in 2021 my symptoms have gotten worse, as my doctor said they would.

Kathleen S. On May 22, Local 494 will sponsor a team to climb the steps, safely outdoors, at Milwaukee’s American Family Field. This event is a fundraiser to support the American Lung Association.

Marcy R. Brandon William Ward was 21 years old when he died. He loved life, his family and friends and wrestling. He died of an asthma attack due to lack of medication.

Pamela J G. I climb every step for my two sons Grant and Garrett who had asthma growing up and for my good friend Linda Liberatore who died way too young after a short battle with lung cancer in 2019 and everyone fighting to breathe.

Lindsay T. I have been living with Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension for over 13 years. I was diagnosed at the age of 23 and have spent the majority of my adult life unable to walk up a flight of stairs without needing to stop and catch my breath.

Jade G. Hello everyone, my name is Jade Gaertner, I'm a healthy 30 years old woman who is affected by poor air quality; from both indoor and outdoor reasons.