Breathe California of Los Angeles County - BREATHE LA protects the Breath of Life

Create a BREATHE LA PSA. You might win $1K.

msmith — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 16:19:05 -0500

Southern California film students (undergrad and grad students [including students who graduated within the last 5 years] are invited to submit 30- and 60-seconds PSAs for BREATHE LA. The length (30- or 60-seconds) is the film maker’s choice.

So, you’re interested? Good! It all boils down to four steps that are all within your power to complete to compete:

Breathe California of Los Angeles County is BREATHE LA

Julia — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 22:58:37 -0600

Our mission is to promote clean air and healthy lungs through
education, research and technology.

"Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take
but by the moments that take our breath away."

BREATHE LA serves the unique needs of Los Angeles with a passionate dedication to clean air and lung health.

Leaping Launch Party Photos

Julia — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 18:06:11 -0600

BREATHE LA Leaping Launch Party was great fun! As the first in a series of events leading up to our Charity Skydive and annual Breath of Life Awards, we celebrated LEAP YEAR at Universal CityWalk attraction iFly Hollywood.

BREATHE LA Charity Skydive Raised Cash for Clean Air

Julia — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:02:59 -0500

BREATHE LA Charity Skydive, held April 26th at Skydive Elsinore, raised nearly $10,000 for O24U Environmental Education Program for "kids who care about clean air."O24U empowers school children to take a leading role in the clean air future of Los Angeles.

BREATHE LA Charity Skydivers Took the Leap, Raised Funds for O24U Environmental Education “for kids who care about clean air”

Julia — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:44:13 -0500

Board of Directors

4-U-N-I Inspires Teens to Quit Smoking

Julia — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 12:24:02 -0600

Smoking Cessation Program for Teens is a Beverly Hills High School - BREATHE LA partnership founded by students. The first Beverly Hills High School Chapter of 4-U-N-I ( text = For You And I ) is a student-led, BREATHE LA supported, youth tobacco cessation initiative designed to inspire, support, and assist youth to quit smoking.

Healthy Lungs

Study Links Air Pollution to Blood Clots

Julia — Fri, 16 May 2008 17:18:20 -0500

A Harvard School of Public Health Study determined that exposure to particulate matter in air pollution may increase risk of dangerous blood clots in the legs.

Dr. Andrea Baccarelli, who led the study said, "Several studies in animal models and in humans have shown that particulate matter, inhaled into the lungs, causes inflammation in the lungs."

BREATHE CALIFORNIA VEGETATION STUDY

Julia — Thu, 01 May 2008 17:31:19 -0500

Study: Some Trees Effective as Air Filters, Can Cut Health Risk From Vehicle Emission Particles

SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 2, 2008

Nominations Announced for 2008 CelebrateLA Volunteer Recognition Event

msmith — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:57:22 -0500

April 23, 2008

Contact: Julia Robinson Shimizu, 323-935-8050 x 233
jrobinsonshimizu@breathela.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

BREATHE LA announces nominations for the 2008 CelebrateLA Volunteer Recognition Event being held in Pasadena on April 27. In keeping with the BREATHE LA mission to promote clean air and healthy lungs through research, education and technology, the following have been nominated for their laudable contributions:

CRAZY FOR CLEAN AIR

Julia — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:18:43 -0500

BREATHE LA staff took the leap with Charity Skydive team members on April 26th.

Julia Robinson Shimizu, Director of Marketing and
Lizzy Beach, Special Events Coordinator, both jumped in the BREATHE LA Charity Skydive.