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With a Donation to the Respiratory Disease Society

 

The Respiratory Disease Society is growing and continuing to provide support and services through caring contributions we receive from our friends, just like you.  Your support plays a critical role in the development, administration and implementation of many valuable services to the families in the communities we serve. Did you know that your generous contributions enable us to provide these wonderful services?

 

Ø       Over 300 people whose lives have been impacted by this chronic health problem attended our annual Asthma workshop.  Pharmaceutical companies and area physicians were on hand to answer questions and provide support.  We would love to see you there!

 

Ø       Over 3,000 Flu inoculations were provided to high risk groups in Blair County, including residents 55 and over, adults with long-term heart and lung problems and Asthmatic patients.

 

Ø       Thousands of Tuberculin (TB) tests were administered to area schools, food handlers, daycare providers, and nursing home personnel, as well as the general public who require clearance for employment.

 

Ø       Our SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) programs have served hundreds of people.  We provide support for those families who have been devastated by SIDS through individual and group counseling, as well as serving as the liaison for the families with the coroner and public health and law enforcement officials.  We have established parent-to-parent peer contacts for SIDS families and SIDS high-risk monitored parents.  We have developed parents' support group.  And, we provide educational programs for nurses, physicians, paramedics, fire and police officials, funeral directors, clergy and all interested community groups

 

Ø       Our newest program is Cribs for Kids.  This is a proactive step towards the reduction in the risk of SIDS by helping people understand the importance of proper bedding and positioning of an infant during sleep.  Additionally, we have helped many families since this program began in April of 2000 by providing them with a crib and mattress to create a safe sleeping environment for their baby.  Cribs for Kids has become a community effort resulting in a decrease in infant mortality over the last year.  In addition to a decrease in SIDS rates, the rates of babies dying of accidental suffocation have dropped dramatically.  We look forward to continuing our efforts to insure that every baby's life is protected and cherished.

 

Founded in 1923, The Respiratory Disease Society is the oldest non-profit health organization in Blair County.  We recognize that it is your support and dedication that has made it possible.  All contributions remain in the Blair County area so that we may continue to proudly serve our community.  We are not affiliated with, nor do we pay dues to, any national organization - and - your gift is tax deductible.

 

Please open your heart and forward your contribution to the Respiratory Disease Society.  We gratefully appreciate and acknowledge your support.    If you prefer to donate by mail, go to the online form and  print a copy (use your browser’s “Print” button or the “File…..Print” command) Fill it out and mail it to:

 

            Respiratory Disease Society

            111 Lakemont Park Blvd

            P.O. Box 1954

            Altoona, PA  16603

 

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So make your donation today and help us to keep making a difference within our community.

 

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