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
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.
Coral Gables Wine and Food Festival
Date: Thursday, March 27th, 2008
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The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida
Coral Gables Wine and Food Festival
The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida Coral Gables Wine & Food Festival is on Thursday, March 27th, 2008.The festival is the largest and most prestigious outdoor Wine & Food Festival in Coral Gables if not, all of South Florida. Over 1,500 festival-goers will enjoy the fabulous cuisines paired with exceptional wines.
The VIP Reception will be held on Giralda Ave. from 5:30p.m.– 7:00 p.m. and the street festival following from 7:00pm – 9:00 pm. The street festival will have over 30 of South Florida’s most desirable restaurants participating from on and off Giralda Avenue. There will be live music and patrons will have an opportunity to win prizes at the Casino Lounge.
The Festival’s Honorary Chairman is Marc Buoniconti, Development Advisor for the International Bronchitis Center and Ambassador for the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis. Proceeds benefit Pulmonary Research at The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and local American Lung Association of Florida –South Area’s lung research, education, and patient assistance programs.
Climb Miami
Saturday, April 12th, 2008
Wachovia Financial Center
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“Climb Miami," created by the American Lung Association of Florida, connects participants with an opportunity to help fight lung cancer. Participants will climb 55 flights (1,210 steps) of The Wachovia Financial Center, the second tallest building in Florida (765 feet). Last year, more than 250,000 feet were conquered by more than 400 participants resulting in over $88,000 raised for the American Lung Association of Florida.
Las Olas Wine and Food Festival
Presented by Premier Beverage
Thursday, May 1st, 2008
Las Olas Blvd, Ft Lauderdale
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Premier Beverage Company presents the Las Olas Wine and Food Festival being held on Thursday, May 1st 2008. 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. The exclusive VIP Reception ( a sell out every year) will be held in the VIP Lounge on Las Olas Boulevard (located on 8th Ave.) from 5:30pm - 7:00pm. The VIP Lounge will be open the entire festival for VIP Ticket holders only. The street festival will be held from 7:00pm - 9:30pm. Crown Wine & Spirits will be the exclusive festival retailer giving patrons the
chance to purchase wines they sample on the street. This fabulous oppurtunity is only for festival patrons to receive major discounted prices!
There will be live music plus festival goers will enjoy signature culinary creations from more than 60 of South Florida's most desirable dining destinations accompanied by 30+ wine tables on the boulevard courtesy of Premier Beverage. The "Honorary Chairman" is Marc Buoniconti, Development Advisor for the International Bronchitis Center and Ambassador for the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis. Proceeds benefit local asthma programs, education, patients and research at the Asthma Clinical Research Center at the University of Miami.
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
Save the Date
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Location: Huizenga Plaza, Ft. Lauderdale
For more information go to
www.asthmawalksouthflorida.com