Breathe Easy Causeway take campaign on tour

Chairperson Nessie Blair said: “For the past 25 years British Lung Foundation (BLF) has been helping people affected by lung disease but it is extremely important that we look to the next 25 years and encourage the next generation to look after their lungs.

“In houses where both parents smoke, young children have a 72% increased risk of respiratory illnesses. More than 17,000 children under the age of five are admitted to hospital in UK every year because of the effects of passive smoking.”

A group of 50 Breathe Easy Causeway members headed off on their ninth annual coach outing, travelling from Coleraine,via Cookstown,Tempo, Enniskillen, Lusty Beg Island and home by Ballyshannon and Donegal.

Each person on the coach was issued with a petition card inviting them to ask friends and family to support their campaign against parents smoking in cars with their children inside.

Car stickers were also issued highlighting ‘My car is smoke – free. Is yours? If you would like to support this campaign contact Nessie Blair on 07902044363 or simply log on to our website on www.lunguk.org

Breathe Easy Causeway Lung support group which is affiliated to BLF which is the only UK charity working for everyone affected by lung disease.

If you have a lung condition, a carer for family or friend of someone who is affected by lung disease you would undoubtedly benefit from interacting with members of Breathe Easy Causeway, so why not come along to next year’s programme?

Breathe Easy Causeway commences its 2010/2011 season on Thursday, September 2 from 7-9pm in Causeway Hospital, Lecture Theatre.

The annual general meeting will be held on Thursday, June 24 at 7 pm. The groups have many exciting events planned for forthcoming year - respiratory conference, high profile, healthcare professionals speaking on various respiratory health issues.

Plans are also under way for a barbecue, fashion show and sponsored walk.