When Christopher was born, he was the cutest sweetest little thing ever. He came into this world a fighter as he was born with his identical twin brother, Cameron at 36 weeks. Cameron sadly passed away at birth due to TTTS, a blood transfusion disorder. Christopher was sent straight to Kosair Children's Hospital due to complications breathing and low blood platelet counts. He fought though at the very first few minutes that life breathed its way into his 5 lb little being. » More

On January 18, 1996 I gave birth to a beautiful baby boy. He was perfect. He had all of his toes, all of his fingers, he could see, his legs were formed and he was happy. I took him home not able to see that my sons lungs would fail him. That, I could not see. Within weeks, we were in and out of the hospital. Week after week. Emergency room visit after emergency room visit. » More

Staying Active Saved My Life- In high school, I experienced a major setback that would unknowingly change the course of my life. I was away at a cheerleading event when I began having chest pains and trouble breathing. What I later found out was that I had been misdiagnosed with bronchitis, when I actually suffered from asthma. » More

There are a few reasons that I am taking this challange. The first reason is that I have suffered from asthma ever since i could remember. » More

My family and I lost the most important part of our family on May 24, 2010. This is the day that my mom, Rebecca “Becky” Arrowood, lost her battle with Small Cell Lung Cancer, and since that day, our family has never been the same. » More

Hello I am chosing to walk this year because I suffer from Asthma. I first developed asthma at the age of 17. Since then it has been hard to participate in Physical Activities even walking without having symptons. So this year I walk for me and all the others that suffer from asthma. I walk so that someday I can overcome this barrier I have. » More

Because Asthma is affecting my son, sister, cousin, niece and many others in the world who struggle to breathe. » More

I never thought that my son would be diagnosed with Asthma. Nathan's first attack was shortly after he had turned a year old. » More

I walk primarily for my son Brody who was diagnosed with asthma at 12 months of age. It began with the croupy, barky cough that wouldn’t quit and many sleepless hours of breathing treatments. » More

Team shooter is a team of the family and friends of John Albright aka shooter who died of an Asthma attack on April 13, 2005. We walk in his memory and to help others have a better quality and length of life while living with this disease. » More

In October 1999, my mom was diagnosed with lung cancer. I was sixteen years old and a Junior in high school. I knew what cancer was, but we never discussed the details, and I never fully understood the severity of her prognosis. I just stepped in as her helper, taking my younger brother to school, sports practices, and church, preparing meals, paying bills, driving my mom to doctor’s appointments and chemotherapy sessions, and trying to maintain my normal school and social life. » More

I do the climb to honor my late Grandfather who passed away on Sept. 11, 2007 of Lung Cancer. I saw what it did to his mind and body. » More

Donna Beach has a special reason for her excitement about participating in the American Lung Association’s Bike Trek to Shakertown planned for September 13-15. Since birth, Donna has suffered from asthma, and the severity of her ailment has been a brutally limiting factor, which has defined the better part of her life. » More

We walk because our 13 year old daughter was diagnosed with asthma at her one year check-up. Although Caity can handle her asthma well now, it has been a long hard road. » More

My name is Stacy Berkowitz and I am the proud mom of Jared 31/2 years old and Elliana 7 months old. My son Jared was diagnosed with Asthma when he was 1 year old. » More

At Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, our mission is to improve the lives of the people we serve and the health of our communities. That is why we team up with organizations like the American Lung Association, who have a common mission. » More

I ride this year in memory of my mother-in-law "Toni" who died from lung cancer almost 15 years ago. She passed way too early in life and I know she really would have liked to have spent more time getting to know her grandchildren. » More

My son, Jacob, turned 5 in May. His battle with asthma began when he was just 7 months old and continuously sick. After trips to the ER and our pediatrician's office, a nebulizer, and many medications, he began a controller medicine which helped him tremendously. » More

Why do I Walk? Asthma Sucks...yes that is my team, and yes it does. It can suck the life right out of you. I have had asthma my entire life and that is all I know. It restricted me from doing many things that I wanted to do as a child. » More

My asthma story is about my mother Mary Campbell. She is an amazing mother and she is one of my best friends. She has worked as a nurse for 23 years and suffers from asthma. » More

My son, Cory, and I climb and run because our friend Eddie couldn't. I met Eddie almost five years ago. I am a volunteer with a well known organization that helps make wishes come true for children with life threatening illnesses. I received a phone call from a nurse at The Toledo Children's Hospital one day in January 2005. She told me there was a young boy in the hospital that was not doing well, he had cystic fibrosis. » More

I climb for the challenge, for the cause, for myself. » More

I walk because I was diagnosed with asthma as an adult. Before then, I never realized what an impact it can have on your life as far as physical activities, illnesses and day to day activities. » More

I was diagnosed at the age of 42 - adult onset - never smoked, and no smokers ever in the house! and I am affected by this horrible thing called ASTHMA. » More

I am a 30 year old women who has been affected by this disease since birth. Living with this illness has been very difficult and expensive. I am thankful everyday for the medications that are available and look forward to participating and raising money for this very special cause! » More