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Quad Cities Fun Walk - Photographer
ORGANIZATION: Pulmonary Hypertension Association - Midwest Chapter
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PHA’s Midwest Chapter invites you to volunteer at the 2016 O2 breathe Quad Cities Fun Walk. By participating in this event you can support those affected by PH, help fund research, provide support and education for the PH community, and more! Interested in photographing this event? Sign up today!
Pulmonary hypertension is a rare, complex and often misunderstood and misdiagnosed disease. It is a chronic and progressive disease in which the walls of the arteries of the lungs become narrowed and stiff, and when left untreated can lead to right heart failure and ultimately death. Patients with PH have symptoms such as shortness of breath, dizziness, fatigue, chest pain, fainting, and swelling of the arms, legs or abdomen. These symptoms resemble other common illnesses such as asthma, COPD, sleep apnea, which makes PH difficult for doctors to detect. Because of these common symptoms, awareness of pulmonary hypertension is crucial.
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About Pulmonary Hypertension Association - Midwest Chapter
Location:
8770 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60631, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to extend and improve the lives of those affected by PH.
Description
PHA Midwest Chapter raises awareness and funds in support of the PHA mission through cause-related special events, and major gifts both corporate and private. High blood pressure in the lungs is called pulmonary hypertension (PH) or pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). PAH is a chronic and life-changing disease that can lead to right heart failure if left untreated. Every person affected either directly or indirectly by this breath-robbing disease benefits from this magnificent work.
We are a young organization that is changing the history of an illness. From simple beginnings -- four women around a kitchen table in Florida in 1990 -- PHA has evolved in size and complexity. While we have grown, PHA has stayed true to our roots and the vision and ingenuity of our founders. We continue to work every day to end isolation, provide education, involve our constituents in everything we do, and find a cure for pulmonary hypertension.
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CAUSE AREAS
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5198 Old River Dr.Moline, IL 61265
DATE POSTED
July 21, 2016
SKILLS
- Photography
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