American Lung Association to host skydiving fundraiser Sept. 7 and 8

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American Lung Association to host skydiving fundraiser Sept. 7 and 8


The American Lung Association in Delaware will sponsor the Third Annual Fighting for Air at All Extremes, a skydiving fundraiser, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Sept. 7 and 8, at Skydive Delmarva on 32524 Aero Drive, Route 24 West in Laurel.
“The more you learn about the air you breathe, the more you can protect your health,” said Kelli Burris, regional director of ALA -Delaware. “We need to take more steps to make our air cleaner and healthier.”
Lung disease is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. According to the American Lung Association’s State of the Air 2012, more than 140,000 Delawareans suffer from asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema - all forms of lung disease. The ALA-DE hopes to raise $40,000 to support lung health research, education and advocacy efforts.
Participants in Fighting for Air at All Extremes can join the jump as an individuals, teams, volunteers or sponsors. There is a registration fee of $25 per participant. All skydivers must be 18 years of age or older. A fundraising minimum of $300 is required to receive a tandem jump. All fundraisers will receive gift bags and T-shirts. The top fundraiser will take home a special prize, and all participants who raise $500 or more will be entered into a raffle for some great prizes.
To register, contact Kelli Burris at kburris@lunginfo.org or go towww.lunginfo.org/skydive.
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Skydive delmarva is a great place to jump, all ex military and very professional. Wow the price is 100 bucks over normal.

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I guess thats the donation to ALA.