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How do my donations help?
With the generous support of people like you, the American Lung Association in Florida saves lives by fighting for healthy lungs and healthy air. Today, our fight is more important than ever. Eighty-one cents of every dollar raised by our organization goes directly to education, research and advocacy. Click here to learn more about how your donation helps.
What is the Fight for Air RUN/WALK?
The Fight for Air RUN/WALK is a community event that raises funds and awareness for the American Lung Association. Both competitive athletes and families alike will attend the RUN/WALK. We have something for everyone! Walks are being held nationwide in an effort to bring attention to this devastating chronic disease. We know a lot about lung disease, but there is so much we don't know. Your participation will raise the funds necessary to provide life saving education, research and advocacy so we can beat lung disease and soon find a cure.
The run will be professionally timed and ranked. All runners will receive their bibs and timing chips at registration.
All registered participants will receive a free RUN/WALK T-shirt.
Awards will be given to fastest runners, top fundraisers and top teams.
What time should I be there?
You should plan to arrive around 8:15 to register. Runners will start at 9:15AM and walkers will start at 9:30AM. Plan to stay after for a fun party in the Plaza with music, food and entertainment!
Where should I park?
Self-Parking is available at Las Olas Park Place. There are also meters just north of the Plaza.
Where is the start line?
The race will both start and finish in Huizenga Plaza.
What is a team captain?
Being a team captain is easy. Captains gather together a few friends or family members and encourage them to participate in the event together. Each team captain helps to coordinate the online registration of these friends as well as setting a goal for the team overall. Team Captains should encourage their participants to personalize their fundraising pages, send e-mails to other friends and family, hit their overall goals, show up to the event and have a great time. Some team captains organize gatherings before or after the walk for their team members, but this is not required. Sometimes the team captain serves as a representative at the annual event kickoff luncheon. In short, we need help to rally the troops and the best people for the job are always our team captains.
How far is the walk?
It is a certified 5K event (3.1 miles). Some people walk the distance and others run.
What do I bring with me on the day of the event?
Please bring any fundraising dollars you have collected and not yet turned in. Please bring a roster of your team members if you are the captain as well as how much each person raised if not already online. You may wish to bring a bottle of water and wear sunscreen depending on the conditions for the day, but most importantly, please bring a positive attitude and lots of energy!
Are pets allowed?
YES! But please remember to keep them on a leash.
How do I sign up?
You can register a team or individually by clicking on the Sign Up section on the left. Please remember that a team consists of 3 or more people and the Team Captain MUST register FIRST! If you want to come to the event to support a Runner or Walker and hang out for the post-party, you can register as a spectator for a $10 fee. You can always call our office and register over the phone at 954-524-4657.
