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Friends and Family Day at Stokoe Farms -- On September 20, 2008, the Stokoe Farms Pumpkin Patch & Harvest Fest in Scottsville, NY, will host a day of good, old-fashioned fun on the farm for friends and family.  Join us for fun and games and to help support the 2009 Blow the Whistle on Asthma & Lung Disease Walk.

COPD Conference & Patient Caregiver Symposium -- On October 18, 2008, the American Lung Association of New York and the New York State Thoracic Society are hosting an informative seminar focusing on diagnosing and treating COPD.  

The Life & Breath Awards Gala -- On November 13, 2008, join the American Lung Association of New York for its annual Life & Breath Awards Gala to honor outstanding contributors to lung health.  This year’s program will feature dinner and dancing, along with an awards presentation and a live auction.

Lung Association Day at the Ballpark -- On August 24, 2008, the Staten Island Yankees supported lung health by hosting a fun-filled day for families and children.


Lung Association in the News
September 5, 2008
Pharmacists in New York Now Able to Give Immunizations

August 27, 2008

Back to School Often Means Back to Asthma for School-Age Children

August 19, 2008
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
- Pittsford girl, 8, manages asthma, fundraising


August 16, 2008
Messenger Post - Cigarette tax forces some to cut back


August 8, 2008
CBS Early Show - ALANY Board of Directors member Dr. Neil Schachter discusses air quality issues in Beijing, and the health effects on athletes in light of the 2008 Summer Olympics.

August 5, 2008
Albany Times UnionAction sought on 2006 emissions law

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