Cleveland Area PH Support for a PH Cure
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Hi, my name is Merle and I am the Support Group Leader for the Cleveland Area PH Support Group (CAPHS). Our group is very divesified and we are always eager to learn more about PH and share our hints and concerns.
Now it is our turn to give something back. We are supporting a Fun Walk for a Cure and Awareness of Pulmonary Hypertension. Join us for a 6 minute walk. We may be able to walk by ourselves, or we many need a walker or a wheelchair or we may have someone walk for us. But we will be there. So let's WALK and ROLL together. Join us for a picnic; door prizes; and a goodie bag which will have a shirt, hat and other surprises. Pre-registration is $15. and if you have not yet registered you may do so by going to: www.firstgiving.com/PHAssociation and click on Cleveland Area PH Support Walk and Roll. If you cannot join us for our walk, and would like to sponsor a walker or support our group fund raiser, we will accept any donation, large or small. Just click on the "Give Now" button up above.
September 15th starting at 11 a.m.
Wadsworth Shelter at Sandrun Metro Park
1400 Sand Run Rd., Akron, OH 44313-4746
The Cleveland Clinic has offered to co-sponsor this event and there will be Doctors and Nurses who will participate in our 6MW right along with us. Not only will they bring their expertise, they have also offered to bring ice packs and oxygen along with some other surprises. What more could we ask for ;o)
Often misunderstood; the severity of PH is not recognized by many insurance companies, employers or others who associate PH with common high blood pressure instead of a distinct and grave illness. Someone with high blood pressure can live 30 or 40 more years, but someone with pulmonary hypertension, which is the same but in the lungs, can only live three to five years without treatment.
Symptoms of PH may include: Shortness of breath with minimal exertion, chest pain, unusual fatigue, a dry cough, edema, heart palpitations, fainting and dizzy spells.
The disease, described as "progressive and fatal", causes blood vessels in the lungs to thicken, restricting blood flow therefore making the right side of the heart overwork and lead to heart failure. It can be a silent killer but can also be treatable and therefore prolong your life.
Donating through this website is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to support our fundraising efforts. So sign up and preregister for our FUN WALK or if you prefer, make a donation large or small it will be appreciated. Click on the GIVE NOW button and Let's Walk and Roll for a Cure.
Many thanks for your support -- and don't forget to forward this to anyone who you think might want to donate too!
Yours for a CURE,
Merle - SGL
Cleveland Area PH Support (CAPHS)
http://www.ClevelandAreaPH.com
Pre-registration of $15 for the Fun Walk is required for food and goodie bag count and if you have questions, you may contact: Zahi Kakish at 330 329-6163 or Merle Reeseman at 724 458-5573 (PA)
To register for the Fun Walk go to: www.firstgiving.com/PHAssociation and click on Cleveland Area PH Support Walk and Roll