Chloe Real Estate Gives Back - American Lung Association

Recently, we asked our Facebook fans "What kind of Charities do you hold near and dear to your heart and if you care to share, why?" In response, the Chloe Real Estate team members have decided to share what Charities are important to us. Over the next few months, our Team will take turns sharing a bit about ourselves and the causes/Charities that we love to support. Chrissy Racho of Lily & Camelia Photography, our professional listing photographer, will share her story this month...

American Lung Association

For over 100 years, the American Lung Association has been the guardian of healthy lungs and clean air advocates. Did you know that lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and that Asthma is the number one chronic disease of children? No matter who you are, you need healthy lungs and healthy air.

These are some of the reasons we volunteer with the American Lung Association. One of the main events we participate in and fundraise for is the Fight For Air Climb series. There are several events in CT as well as across the nation. Our first climb was years ago at Trump Parc in Stamford, where my husband raced up thirty-four flights of stairs. I was merely a spectator that year, watching in awe. You can walk or run and if you are a Firefighter like my husband is, run in full gear.

The energy and passion behind each and every runner is truly contagious and it really is like no other "race" out there. Everyone is there to help raise awareness for lung health, some with powerful stories backing up their passion for the cause.

We have been running in this event for years now and encourage all of our friends and family to take on the unique challenge of climbing to the top of a high rise! I Captain a team for the events that I run as well as volunteer with the American Lung Association when I can, in other ways. It truly is a special group of people and doctors. We are proud to support such an important cause and enjoy a tremendous physical challenge while doing so. We hope that you will join us at the next climb!