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This Saturday, Hear What Young People Have To Say!
Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 7:00 p.m. ● New People Cinema, San Francisco
FREE to all students ● $25 For General Public
The mission of Breathe California’s Clear the Air Film Fest is to inspire and empower students to become advocates for change in their own communities by creating short films addressing air quality, lung health, and environmental health in our communities. The Clear The Air Film Fest:
- Showcases young people’s voices and perspectives.
- Supports extraordinary young people who have a powerful voice through monetary awards and ongoing support.
- Connects young filmmakers with the larger film-making community, to ensure that they can continue their work long after the festival is over.
We expect a fully sold out event, so buy your tickets now at www.cleartheairfilmfest.org!
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Katie Hsia-Kiung,
Breathe California Board Member
Katie Hsia-Kiung, an environmental enthusiast, joined Breathe California in early April, 2014. Her goal is to ensure that Breathe California can achieve its mission of improving the quality of life for those who suffer from lung disease by supporting helping our programs grow and thrive. We are excited to announce that Katie will be acting as Emcee for our Clear The Air Film Fest this weekend.
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Ryotaro Noguchi,
Intrax Global Intern
A graduate student in Pharmaceutical Science in Japan, "Taro" has spent five weeks as an intern at the Breathe California office, assisting with administrative tasks related to the All About Asthma program and our communications efforts. His favorite place to visit in San Francisco is the Cliff House, and he will sorely miss sandwiches from Jimmy John's when he is back home.
Read more.
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This weekend, Irish Greg will complete the 10th of 52 marathons he'll run in 2017 to support Breathe California! On Sunday, March 5, he will run his first "full, official" marathon this year - The Napa Valley Marathon.
Greg McQuaid, a lifelong asthmatic, former smoker AND Breathe California Golden Gate's newest Board member, continues his marathon runs in support of Breathe California! Visit Greg's web page for details or to join him on a run.
Above, Greg with his buddy Pirate at China Camp State Park in Marin County, after his 9th marathon run.
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Join Our World TB Day March!
Breathe California was founded in 1908 as the San Francisco Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis, the number one killer at the time, and spent the first half of the 20th century focused on education, advocacy and research to help lower the city’s TB rates by over 60%.
California reported 2,000 cases of tuberculosis in 2014 – more than any other state. Breathe California remains vigilant against the threat. This year we will march in San Francisco to spread public awareness about tuberculosis. Will you join us? Learn More.
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MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD IN OPEN AIR FORUM
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Weigh in on BAAQMD's Plan to Spare the Air and Cool the Climate!
It’s not too late to share your thoughts about their draft 2017 Plan, Spare the Air, Cool the Climate, released in January. They have made it easier for you to comment by March 9th through Open Air Forum, their online community engagement tool.
Check out their bold vision and proposed strategies to lead the Bay Area to a post-carbon economy, to attain all state and federal air quality standards, and to eliminate health risks and inequities from exposure to air pollution in our communities. Learn more.
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ARE YOU READY FOR ALLERGY SEASON?
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35 million Americans suffer from hay fever, or Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis. Hay fever is an allergic reaction that can cause sneezing, runny nose, coughing, itchy eyes, and asthma attacks. Since trees release their pollen in March to early May, grasses release pollen from late May to early August, and weeds and certain shrubs release their pollen in late summer, "Hay Fever Season" can last as long as eight months depending on where you live.
As your prepare for what lies, ahead, we hope you'll find our information about what allergies are and how to control them helpful!
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JOIN BREATHE CALIFORNIA'S CHAMPION CIRCLE
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Champion Circle members believe that breathing shouldn’t be a struggle or a risk. Supporters at this level are instrumental in ensuring that local communities have access to direct services to fight and prevent lung disease. Through their leadership they also empower communities to advocate for clean air and lung health policies.
We invite you to join our Founding Members in this exclusive society of Bay Area leaders who are committed to addressing the greatest lung and environmental health issues of our times. Your gift of $1,000 or more (only $84/month!) will open the door to exclusive benefits and allow you to take your place as a lung health leader in your community. Become a Champion Today!
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