American Lung Association In NJ

Both our vision and our mission is to eliminate lung disease completely. We do this through education, advocacy, and various programs for different groups of the population, from school children up through adults to Seniors.

Description:
Our NJ Regional Office offers the NOT program which directs High School students away from smoking. We are partnered with the PACNJ, Pediatric and Adult Asthma Coalition, which works with schools and the medical community to help manage asthma treatment plans effectively and with diversity. We have various fund raising events all the way from galas and unique themed events,to runs, walks, and stair climbs. All of our events need your help. You can find a volunteer position to suit your interests in our various campaigns, programs and events. People with professional experience can find their special qualifications as in sales, pr, marketing, a welcomed addition to our volunteer needs. Anyone who has the time and desire to make a difference can find a place with us whether its a few hours a month or on a more frequent basis for specific events.

History:
We are over 100 years old - originally formed to battle TB. We won this battle and were the first not for profit to completely restructure our mission to keep up with changing needs and current issues. We realized that over the years, numerous lung diseases had become a deadly reality and there is much that can be done to advocate for changes affecting lung health through government policies, educating the public and professionals and working with various groups to address their lung health issues, such as smoking or asthma and fighting for ways to move towards a healthy resolution. We have fought long and hard to control tobacco use and find ourselves very successful in helping to provide smoke free public places and offering the public smoking cessation resources. Our LungNet website and telephone contact offers answers for all areas of lung health with links to resources to help those who contact us find help.

Contact person: Maggie Rotunda, Project Manager, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (908) 685-8030

Address:

1031 Route 22 Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.lunginfo.org

Directions:

We are on the west bound lane of Route 22 immediately after Honda Autosport.

Last updated on November 3, 2009