World's largest beach ball raises awareness for asthma

ERIE, Pa. -- Another popular attraction on the waterfront this weekend is the world's largest rubber duck, but it won't be the only inflated attraction there.
On Thursday morning, workers were filling what's being called the world's largest beach ball.
Sponsored by Allegheny Health Network, the beach ball is intended to raise awareness for victims of asthma.
Supporters said it's a fitting symbol for the fight to breathe normally.....

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Vanessa’s fete raises over £600 for Asthma UK

A Louth woman has raised more than £600 for Asthma UK, after receiving fantastic support from the charity. Vanessa Lowe, 49, has suffered from asthma for her whole life and has suffered a number of particularly ?bad asthma attacks over ?the years. Asthma UK has offered Vanessa ‘marvellous’ support in the past, and the charity was ‘over the moon’ when they found out that Vanessa had managed to raised £600.85 through her fundraising.....

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LLU School of Public Health provides asthma training to Riverside County education leaders

Loma Linda University School of Public Health uses its Educational Theatre Program to help train educators and administrators in Riverside County. (From Left to Right) Front Row: Suhail Hashim, Maria Barraza, Tracy Gould, Pediatric Residen
Using its Educational Theatre Program, Loma Linda University School of Public Health provided asthma training at the Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) staff orientation session. The session took place August 31 at the Riverside Marriott Hotel.....

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