American Lung Association in Nevada

Contact Information

Gwen Bourne

Development Director

775-829-5873

gbourne@lungnevada.org

10615 Double R Blvd

Reno, NV 89521

Social Media: Website, Facebook, Twitter

Comment: Webside: www.LungNevada.org

Facebook: American Lung Association - Northern Nevada

Twitter: Reno Lungs

Organization Information

Mission: The American Lung Association in Nevada, the oldest nonprofit healthcare organization in Nevada, confronts lung disease at the root level. We help children with asthma manage their disease, help children avoid tobacco addiction, and work to reduce indoor and outdoor air pollution. We help people living with asthma, emphysema and other lung disease.

Sector(s):

Service Area: Northern Nevada

501c(3) Organization? Yes

Founded: 1916

Volunteering

Seeking Board Members? Yes

Volunteer Needs: Event Participation: we hold two sporting events per year, planned and coordinated in part by the event committee members who are hands-on with promotion, logistics, and recruitment. "Fight for Air Climb" is a stair climb in April, and "Fight for Air Run" is a walk and run in September (half-marathon, 10K and 5K).

Board member Participation: The American Lung Association Board is a community board, with one representative on the governing board for our five-state region. Board members oversee our community efforts.

Group Volunteering Available? Yes

Comment: Event participating and planning is a great opportunity for a group to become involved. Both events described above allow for team participation by companies, groups, families/friends, or other organizations. Volunteer participation is vital in the work for lung health and clean air in northern Nevada.

Accepted Age Groups: Children (grades 1-8), Youth (grades 9-12), Young Professionals (22-39), Seniors (age 65+)

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Skills-Based Opportunities? Yes

Comment: Event committee members work on promotion, distribution, and recruitment, as well as assist with social media and networking.

Volunteers also assist with the tobacco and asthma programs in schools.

Giving

Giving Needs: Operations, Programs, Capital, Endowment, Event involvement

Development Plan? Yes

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Wish List? Yes

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Major Giving? Yes

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Special Events aimed to: Raise Funds, Create Awareness, Educate/Train, Recognize Supporters

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Volunteers Needed? Yes

Sponsorships Available? Yes