Asthma Awareness Month!

https://www.aafa.org/asthma-and-allergy-awareness-month/

May is Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month!

I am one of the 60 million people in the U.S. who have allergies and asthma. So are my 3 adult kids. Sigh.

Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has a new campaign out.This ties in nicely with my last post about how I don't want to be called "asthmatic" because this disease doesn't define me. I am so much more than just someone with asthma!

AAFA says:

"This year, our focus is on raising awareness about how asthma and allergies are more than just a physical condition. They impact every aspect of life. But they don't have to define you."

AAFA is sponsoring a "More Than Asthma" campaign. They are asking people with asthma to snap a photo that "shows how you overcome asthma barriers and live life fully."

They are hoping it will help with misconceptions that people have about asthma (you know......the sickly kid in gym class sucking on his inhaler.)

You can upload your photo to their website and score some sweet prizes!

 The contest ends on May 31st, so start snapping those pics. Let's show the world how strong we are and how much we do - even with asthma!