First Ever Asthma Sports Camp with Jerome Bettis and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
WHAT: The inaugural Asthma Sports Camp, sponsored by Children’s Hospital’s Asthma Center, the Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation and the American Respiratory Alliance, will be held July 7 and 8, 2009 at Duquesne University.
The free camp is for children diagnosed with asthma who are entering grades 4 – 9. The camp will focus on how kids with asthma can learn to be physically active in a safe environment.
The camp includes educational activities, asthma-themed games of Jeopardy and bingo, and afternoon sports activities supervised by Mr. Bettis.
WHO: Jerome Bettis
Retired Pittsburgh Steelers running back
Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation
Shean Aujla, M.D.
Pediatric Pulmonologist, Asthma Center
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
WHEN: Tuesday, July 7 and Wednesday, July 8, 2009
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. each day
WHERE: Duquesne University
600 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Camp location – Arthur J. Rooney Athletic Field
