For the Counties of: Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA - SOUTH AREA
2020 South Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-3430
(954) 524-4657 x 3009
(800)524-8010
Fax(954) 524-3162
E-mail: alafsouth@lungfla.org
South Area Events Calendar
South Area Programs
South Area Programs
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Helping to meet the challenges that chronic lung disease brings to daily life.
The Better Breathers Club provides an opportunity for lung disease patients and their families to meet and learn about their condition from concerned health care professionals in a supportive environment.
Better Breathers Club - Deerfield Beach
N. Broward Medical Center
201 East Sample Road
Deerfield Beach, FL 33064
Classroom #9
Contact: Lynn Clark at (954) 786-5197
Meets: 2nd Tuesday of each month at 2:30 p.m.
Better Breathers Club - Fort Lauderdale
American Lung Association of Florida
South Area Office
2020 S. Andrews Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
Contact: Andy Cuddihy at (954) 524-4657
Meets: 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1:00 p.m.
Better Breathers Club - Miami
South Miami Hospital
6200 SW 73 Street
Miami, FL 33143
Pulmonary Rehab
Contact: Valerie Brewton at (786) 662-8484
Meets: 4th Tuesday of each month at 11:00 a.m.
Better Breathers Club - Pembroke Pines
Memorial Hospital West
703 Flamingo Road
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
Main Conference Room - 1st Floor
Contact: Beth Olafson at (954) 443-4746
Meets: 1st Monday of each month at 4:00 p.m.
FREEDOM FROM SMOKING CLASSES:
Ft. Lauderdale
Broward County Health Department
780 SW 24th Street
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Contact: Pam Santucchi
(954) 467-4790
* Check back for clinic schedule
Holy Cross Hospital / Zacharia Wellness Pavilion
4725 North Federal Highway
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Contact: Zaynab Bakir
(954) 229-7950
* Check back for clinic schedule
Miami
South Miami Hospital
6200 SW 73 Street
Miami, FL
Contact: Valerie Brewton
(786) 662-8484
* Check back for clinic schedule
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South Area Events
As part of our American Lung Association of Florida community you have the benefits of in-depth and timely information on lung issues including asthma, tobacco control and environmental health. Also, you can participate as an American Lung Association of Florida volunteer and attend one of our special events. Click on one of the events listed below for more information. Remember to check back often for added events.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Location: Huizenga Plaza, Ft. Lauderdale
For more information go to
www.asthmawalksouthflorida.com
The 3-mile walk will take place on Saturday, October 4th 2008 at Huizenga Plaza in Las Olas Riverfront. Registration begins at 8:15AM and the walk starts at 9:30AM. We anticipate well over 1000 walkers to participate in this worthwhile cause. There is no cure for Asthma and over the past 20 years the death rate has increased 55%. This chronic condition affects an estimated 22 million Americans and nearly 12.8 million school days are missed due to asthma complications each year. In South Florida there are approximately 95,000 children with Asthma. As a result of these alarming statistics we are holding our 8th Annual “Blow the Whistle on Asthma” Walk with proceeds benefiting local asthma programs, education, patients and research at the Asthma Clinical Research Center.
Friday, February 6, 2009
4th Annual Breathe Free Women’s Lung Health Luncheon –Broward
The Broward County Medical Association and the Broward County Medical Association Alliance will be partnering with us again for the 4th Annual Breathe Free, Women’s Lung Health Luncheon. The luncheon will be held at the Bonefish Grill in Ft. Lauderdale in February 6, 2009 from 11:30 – 1:30pm. Nearly two hundred women will attend this powerful luncheon to learn about women’s lung health issues. Proceeds benefit lung disease research, education and prevention programs.
Coral Gables Wine and Food Festival
Thursday, March 26th 2009
6th Annual “Coral Gables Wine & Food Festival” – Miami-Dade
The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida 6th Annual Coral Gables Wine and Food Festival is scheduled for March 26, 2009 and guarantees to be another sell-out festival. Last year the wine and ood extravaganza attracted over 1,500 patrons who enjoyed the best culinary cuisines and fine wine and spirits Coral Gables has to offer. The exclusive VIP Reception Lounge (a sell out every year) will be held from 5:30p.m. – 7:00 pm. and the street festival will follow from 7:00p.m. – 9:00p.m. There will be live music plus festival goers will enjoy signature culinary creations from more than 30 of the finest area restaurants accompanied by fabulous “Wines from Around the World” courtesy of Republic National Distributing Company. The Festival Chairman is Marc Buoniconti, Development Advisor for the International Bronchitis Center and President of The Miami Project for the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis. Proceeds benefit the American Lung Association of Florida-South Area’s (ALAFSA) lung research, education, and patient assistance programs and the International Bronchitis Center at The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
Climb Miami
Saturday, April 18th, 2009
Wachovia Financial Center
Click here for more information
Climb Miami will be held on Saturday, April 18th 2009 at the Wachovia Financial Center in downtown Miami. Over 1,000 participants will take part in this vertical 55 story race, which is professionally timed and ranked with start times every 30 seconds. Trophies are awarded in a variety of categories giving participants an opportunity to compete against the clock and conquer their quest to climb 1,210 steps! The proceeds benefit lung cancer research, education, and prevention programs. Many of our climbers are racing on behalf
of someone with lung disease. “Survivor” contestant and CBS4 & UPN 33 Medical Specialist Dr. Sean Kenniff will be the master of ceremonies & the first climber.
Las Olas Wine and Food Festival
Presented by Premier Beverage
May 1st & 2nd 2009
Friday May 1st Wine Dinners
Saturday May 2nd
Wine Seminars (time, venue TBD)
VIP Reception 6pm- 7:30pm
Street Festival 7:30pm – 10pm
Premier Beverage Company presents the Las Olas Wine and Food Festival being held May 1st & 2nd 2009. The festival takes place on Las Olas Boulevard, the most popular street in downtown Fort Lauderdale, known for its fabulous restaurants, trendy shops, and magnificent hotels. This year the festival will be a two day affair. Proceeds benefit local asthma programs, education, patients and research at the Asthma Clinical Research Center at the University of Miami.
For additional information contact Paula Ettline (954) 524-4657.
Voted One of The 10 Best Annual Fort Lauderdale Events
The Palm Beacher
Named The Best Wine Street Festival of the Year
United States Sommelier Association
Voted One of The 10 Best Annual Fort Lauderdale Events
Gold Coast Magazine
Named Most Well Known & Considered by Many to be the Best Event
Go Riverwalk Magazine
Recognized as One of the City’s 10 Best Events