The American Lung Association in Hawaii (ALAH) strives to reach this goal by delivering customer-driven quality programs to fight lung disease, developing the financial base to support these activities, and engaging the commitment of our community. The heart of the American Lung Association in Hawaii's mission is to help people with lung disease and breathing problems, and to raise awareness of lung disease prevention and treatment. Education and advocacy programs include areas such as tobacco control, asthma and air quality. Research programs, supported by the American Lung Association in Hawaii, help to develop new ways to reduce suffering from lung disease. In partnership with local schools, ALAH provides asthma education for children and their families through programs such as Open Airways for Schools +.  ALAH works with schools statewide to help students avoid or reduce addiction to tobacco products.  ALAH tobacco cessation program, Freedom From Smoking, is available online and offers solutions to quit smoking. ALAH also works with the Hawaii Department of Health on tuberculosis control projects and provides information and support on other lung disease, such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD) and influenza. ALAH's Community Partnership Program identifies the specific needs of the local community. By partnering with businesses, agencies and grass root initiatives, the American Lung Association in Hawaii pools resources and develops programs and services to meet the needs of community members.

                         

Our Story   We are the American Lung Association in Hawaii, an organization dedicated to every breath you take. Lung disease has become the third leading cause of death and unfortunately is continuing to grow faster than any other leading killer. For nearly a century, our mission has been preventing lung disease and promoting lung health through research, education, and defending your right to breathe.   Our messages are four: 1. No search for a cure should go unfunded 2. No child or adult should die from asthma 3. No child or adult should be exposed or addicted to tobacco products 4. No community should be exposed to unhealthy air We continue to be committed to our purpose because, “When you can’t breathe, nothing else matters.” Breathing less is not an option. We need you to be a part of the cure.