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Meet Our New Board Member

We’re excited to announce that we have added a new board member to our team, Dana Sadiq!

Dana is the Vice President CCB Marketing, Strategy, Testing & Analytics at Chase.

Her strengths include problem solving, communication skills, and organizational proficiency.

When asked what her “why” is for joining The Breathing Association Board, she said: “I was looking for a nonprofit organization that matched my values and I finally found it. With all the good work and services that The Breathing Association does and provides, it’s a no brainer to join the cause that works to provide access, care, and resources so that everyone has the right and ability to breathe freely.”

We look forward to the expertise she will bring to our team!

Below is a letter from our CEO, Lori Sontag, in support of an Editorial done by The Columbus Dispatch on the Ban to sell Flavored vaping tobacco and menthol cigarettes

Read our feature in The Columbus Dispatch!

The Breathing Association is in support of the Coalition to End Tobacco Targeting’s goal to ban the sale of all flavored tobacco and menthol cigarettes products. The Breathing Association has decades of experience as the hub of tobacco cessation and treating dependency with our Central Ohio community.

Seventy percent of those we serve are minority and all very low income. Our population is a target to buy these harmful products. We see the health effects and increased usage due to e-cigarettes in our community and support the ban of these products.

More:Angel: Big tobacco industry luring Black teens to death with candy-flavored e-cigarettes

The Tobacco Treatment Specialist program we offer to train medical professionals to treat and educate those with nicotine dependency has grown fast to meet the local needs. This comprehensive online program provides medical professionals the tools they need to provide smoking, vaping, nicotine treatment.

The epidemic with youth and young adults is setting the groundwork for a lifetime of dependency and lung health issues. While smoking cigarettes has declined in the youth population the overwhelming acceptance and trend to vape and use e-cigarettes with flavors has become an epidemic.

We are launching a new program to educate youth about the hazards of using these flavored nicotine product so they know the harms. Our new program called Kick the Nic is being piloted and we hope to expand it across Central Ohio to help youth understand and have the tools they need to kick this nicotine habit now while they are young and hopefully, we will reach youth before they begin.

The Breathing Association has been serving Central Ohio residents for over 115 years and now serves 1,500 patients per year in our Free Lung Health Clinic and in our Mobile Medical Unit, which travels to low-income Franklin County neighborhoods, relieving those living at or below the 175% Federal Poverty line of the lung health ailments and diseases that plague them through detection, diagnosis, care, and treatment.

Columbus must take action!

Lori Sontag, president and CEO, The Breathing Association

Improve the health of your baby and earn up to $1,000!

If you’re an expectant mother of 3 months pre-partum through 3 months post-partum, you’re invited to join Elevate, a new infant vitality program sponsored by The Breathing Association in partnership with Celebrate One.

Elevate is a three-year study that will research how smoking, either directly or second hand, affects infant vitality. Over the course of eight months, healthcare professionals will periodically monitor you and your baby’s health and provide smoking cessation and other resources.

Scan the QR Code to sign up for the study or click on this link! https://forms.office.com/r/x98eQ802D0

Friday, September 16

Join us for an evening of fun with friend that benefits charity care in our Lung Health Clinic.

You and your guest(s) will be delighted! Enjoy a getaway like no other when you hop on an authentic San Francisco style trolley, leaving from the Dalton Union Winery and set out for the picturesque Pottersburg Covered Bridge, where you will be treated to a truly unique dining experience. Delight in a delicious meal on a historic bridge, soak in the serene countryside, enjoy live music and the company of new found friends. After dinner, you will return to Dalton Union Winery to enjoy a glass of one of their signature beverages. Our Mobile Medical Unit will be onsite, available for touring as well!

Please arrive at Dalton Union Winery & Brewery no later than 6:00pm. The winery opens at 2pm – arrive early for pre-dinner drinks!

Expect to return to Dalton Union Winery & Brewery by 9:30pm

Proceeds benefit the services of the Lung Health Center at The Breathing Association, helping people live better lives by breathing better for over 115 years.

Handicap accessibility?
The bridge is, and will have handicapped port-a-john facilities, however the trolley itself is not handicapped accessible. Please let us know if you or your guest need assistance with a handicapped accessible option.

Does the Bridge have a Restroom Facility?
Yes, accommodations are available, the Bridge does not have running water but we have planned ahead and there will be portable toilets on site.

What should I wear?
Attire is casual. As the Pottersburg Bridge is an outdoor venue and can be breezy at times, we recommend that you bring a jacket or wear extra layers, if desired.

What is the purchase policy? Can I get a refund once purchased?
Due to the nature of the events, no refunds or credits will be given if the participant is unable to attend.

What is your weather policy?
All events proceed rain or shine. Although the Pottersburg Bridge is covered, we recommend that you dress for inclement weather. In the case of an event being postponed due to circumstances beyond our control, the Union County Convention & Visitors Bureau will reschedule said event and all purchases will be honored for the rescheduled future event date. No monetary refunds will be issued.

May I park at the Pottersburg Bridge, if I’m mostly just interested in the dining component of the experience?
As parking is limited and often unsafe, we do not allow participants to park at the Pottersburg Bridge. Please park your vehicle at Dalton Union Winery and enjoy the total experience.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
Yes, please indicate any dietary restrictions in the comments section when making your reservation and we will attempt to accommodate your request by emailing Jennifer at jennifer.burroway@breathingassociation.org

Are the Dine on a Covered Bridge events family-friendly?
Although we enjoy showcasing the fun family-friendly options in Union County, the new Dine on a Covered Bridge Trolley Tour Series is an adult-focused event.

Will there be beverages available for purchase?
We are unable to serve alcoholic beverages on the Pottersburg Bridge. Each attendee will receive a beverage token for use at Dalton Union Winery. Additional drinks are available for purchase as well.

What can’t I bring to the event?
Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:

• Outside alcohol
• Outside food and beverages
• Glass containers
• Cans
• Weapons (i.e., knives, pepper spray, stun-guns, any concealed weapons, firearms, etc.)
• Illegal drugs
• Fireworks, smoke bombs, etc.
• Unapproved pamphlets, handouts, advertisements, etc.
• No Pets, but notify us if you require a service animal

Ticket packages are now sold out. Thank you to all who purchased tickets. We look forward to seeing you at our #BreatheEasyDinner

Mark your calendars, SummerFest 2022 is July 1! The Breathing Association is hosting this free event to highlight the services and programs available in our community.

Meet your neighbors, local leaders, representatives from nonprofits and utility companies, business owners, government officials, and more. Our Mobile Medical Unit will provide medical services, and you can apply for the HEAP Summer Crisis program.

Plus, there will be free food and drinks, giveaways, a kid’s area, and more!

Date:
Friday, July 1

Time:
9am – 3pm

Location:
The Breathing Association
788 Mt. Vernon Avenue
Columbus, Ohio

The Breathing Association was awarded a $50,000 grant by the Franklin County Commissioners, and we would like to thank them for their continued support in helping us serve thousands of families around Franklin County. It means a lot for our organization!

We’re excited to announce that we have added a new board member to our team, Tiffany Olverson!

Tiffany is a Manager of Meter to Cash at NiSource. Her strengths include problem solving, communication skills and organizational proficiency. When asked what her “why” is for joining The Breathing Association Board, she said: “I was recommended by my organization to apply for board membership.  The Breathing Association has been an organization who takes great pride in the customers they serve.  The mission not only addresses breathing safely, The Breathing Association addresses the issue holistically.”

We look forward to the expertise she will bring to our team!

Celebrate the Breathing Association’s 115th anniversary this Mother’s Day with a special bouquet designed by our partners at DeSantis.

Mother’s Day has been a very special tradition for our organization for over 100 years. Our founder, Carrie Nelson Black, was a Victorian woman ahead of her time. As a visionary and civic leader, she motivated others to share her passion of caring for the “sick poor,” all while never drawing a paycheck.

A mother of three children, Mrs. Black prevailed upon Governor Judson Harmon in 1911 to issue the first Mother’s Day Proclamation in Ohio. This year, we honor her legacy by raising funds for the populations Mrs. Black deeply cared for!

Celebrate all of the moms in your life with a beautiful bouquet from DeSantis Florist.

Bouquets are $115, and all proceeds help us create a world where people breathe easier! Please make your tax-deductible gift (*) with a specially designed Breathing Association bouquet from DeSantis Florist.

 (*) Regarding your payment, 50% is a tax-deductible gift and the other 50% goes toward the value of the flowers plus deliver. The Breathing Association is a non-profit organization 501 (c) (3).

Free COVID-19 Vaccines

The Breathing Association will be administering free COVID-19 vaccines to the community in February and March! Just as our X-ray Cruiser increased access to tuberculosis diagnostic tests in the 1950s, today our Mobile Medical Unit is increasing access to lifesaving COVID-19 vaccines.

COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and free. Getting a vaccine is a safer way to build protection than getting sick with COVID-19, and getting vaccinated may also protect people around you, particularly people at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.

Vaccines will be available at the Nelson Park Apartments on February 26 and at The Academy for Urban Scholars on March 24.

Date:
Saturday, May 21^st  

Time:
11:00AM-3:00PM

Location:
220 W Johnstown Road Gahanna, OH 43230 (East)

Didn’t make it to our Mobile Medical Unit while it was in your community? No worries! You can still receive a FREE COVID-19 Vaccine at Our Lung Health Clinic.