More than 500 people gathered June 23 in Murfreesboro, TN, to honor the memory of Jonah Guider at a fundraising event unlike any other Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) event across the country. This year’s “RideJonahRide” event, one of 20 PHA O2Breathe (pronounced: oh-to-breathe) events that are supported by PHA’s national sponsors, Actelion Pharmaceuticals Ltd.,
Born in Auckland, New Zealand, Rebekah was sick a lot as a toddler with colds and even pneumonia. That didn’t stop her from being active like any other child as her parents searched for answers for her continued illnesses. When she was two and a half, she was jumping on a trampoline, struggling to
Indianapolis, Ind. (April 10, 2018) -- Donna Sparks combats a progressive life-threatening lung disease with courage, conviction and compassion -- for herself and others who share her fight. Diagnosed three years ago with pulmonary hypertension (PH), Donna is an active participant in myPHA, the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA)’s online support community for individuals and
Silver Spring, Md. (March 28, 2018) - At Manasquan High School in Manasquan, NJ, where she taught physical education and health classes for 35 years, Sharyn Robbins was a role model for healthy, fit living. On top of teaching PE and Health classes, she coached girls’ field hockey, basketball, bowling and softball. During her
St. Louis, MO (March 20, 2018) -- Amanda Harvey-McKee’s life is the epitome of the notion that if you want to get something done, give it to a busy person. At age 39, she works 60 plus hours a week -- often flying from city to city -- in her job as a client
Dear PHA Community Member: Every year, spring marks the beginning of the pulmonary hypertension (PH) community’s annual fundraising events to support the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) and its mission – to extend and improve the lives of those affected by PH. These community-based events mobilize volunteers, raise awareness about PH and provide critical philanthropic support
Tucson, Ariz. (March 5, 2018) - The regulars who get their steps in early at Sabino Canyon National Park have come to know Eric Simmons, at least by face. Like them, he walks there just about every morning, except the summer months, as the sun is rising, taking advantage of Tucson’s relatively cooler seasons.
Noah Wall is a singer, songwriter, and fiddler in the award winning acoustic band “The Barefoot Movement.” Her nephew Jackson Wall was diagnosed with pulmonary hypertension (PH) at one year old. Jackson’s parents hold a golf tournament each year to raise funds and awareness for pulmonary hypertension (PH). It’s December. I’m writing from the “comfort”
Members of the PHA community gathered in Ann Arbor for a statewide celebration of the Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month and the strength of the Michigan PH support network this past weekend. Bev Lipmyer, the Ann Arbor support group leader, organized the event with support from her family and fellow area support group leaders including Lynette
Nov. 9, 2017 – Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) celebrity champion and YouTube sensation Chloe Temtchine is demonstrating that she has the right heart to give this November as she observes Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month. In support of awareness month and the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA)’s newly-launched year-long The Right Heart™ awareness campaign, Temtchine is
