Mairead's producer Pamela Blake is working from home at the moment and they only get to see each other over video chats each day, but Pamela joined Mairead on the show to tell her about her plans to take part in Asthma Awareness Week.
Pamela has asthma, which is part of the reason she has been working from home, and she's really happy to be taking part in the Love Your Lungs challenge with the Asthma Society of Ireland.
They're asking people to sign up for the virtual challenge and stroll, stretch or stride their way to a collective 10 million steps over the course of the week.
Ireland is particularly affected by asthma - 1 in every 13 people currently have the condition which is one of the highest rates in Europe. Whether you're taking part or not, every donation helps.
Only 6 days until our Love Your Lungs Virtual Challenge, kindly supported by ALK. Stroll 5,000 steps, stretch 10,000 steps or stride 15,000 steps every day during Asthma Awareness Week 1-8 May to help us reach 10 million steps. Register via https://t.co/PpK16raBAK #LoveYourLungs
— Asthma Society of Ireland (@AsthmaIreland) April 25, 2021
WEEK 2:
The Love Your Lungs Challenge is underway, and Pam's FitBit hasn't seen this much action in months!
Even with the terrible weather over the weekend, Pam got her rain gear out and got her steps in. While the cold and wet weather isn't an asthma sufferer's friend, the more exercise and fresh air you can get, the better for your lungs.
You can still sign up to take part or donate - entry is €15 via asthma.ie.
More Info:
Register on asthma.ie to participate in the Asthma Society’s Love Your Lungs Virtual Challenge, supported by ALK, during Asthma Awareness Week 2021 (1-8 May) and stroll, step or stride steps every day and help us support the Asthma Society’s crucial patient support services by fundraising on our behalf.
The Asthma Adviceline is available on 1800 44 54 64. Callers can book a free call back appointment by calling the freephone number between 09:00 and 17:00 Monday to Friday. The Asthma Society then arranges a nurse appointment at a time that suits the patient.
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