In the Community: Rudhro Prince Memorial Walk 2024
His legacy lives on as his family organizes the Annual Rudhro Prince Memorial Walk on September 24, 2023 in Ottawa. Asthma Canada is supporting its community and getting the word out because even though 250 Canadians will lose their life this year from asthma, they are not just a statistic. They are family members, friends and loved ones.
Mother of Nine-Year-Old Who Died from Asthma Attack Urges People with Asthma to Take Precautions During Wildfire Season
Toronto, June 12, 2024 – As threats of wildfires spread across Canada, Asthma Canada is urging individuals living with asthma to take additional precautions for their safety. Wildfire smoke contains many harmful pollutants including fine particulate matter that settles deep in the lungs. For those with asthma and other respiratory conditions, wildfires present an escalated risk, as the smoke can worsen symptoms and provoke asthma attacks, which, in some cases, can be fatal. This grim reality was sadly illustrated in 2023 by the loss of Carter Vigh, who tragically lost his life at just nine years of age.
Giving Tuesday 2021
This Giving Tuesday, we're highlighting our National Research Program! Gifts of support on this global day of giving will help us invest in the next generation of promising asthma researchers. Our research grants support scientists who are searching for more effective...
Rudhro Prince Memorial Walk 2026
Rudhro’s legacy lives on as his family organizes the 8th Annual Rudhro Prince Memorial Walk in Ottawa.
In the Community: Rudhro Prince Memorial Walk 2024
His legacy lives on as his family organizes the Annual Rudhro Prince Memorial Walk on September 24, 2023 in Ottawa. Asthma Canada is supporting its community and getting the word out because even though 250 Canadians will lose their life this year from asthma, they are not just a statistic. They are family members, friends and loved ones.
Mother of Nine-Year-Old Who Died from Asthma Attack Urges People with Asthma to Take Precautions During Wildfire Season
Toronto, June 12, 2024 – As threats of wildfires spread across Canada, Asthma Canada is urging individuals living with asthma to take additional precautions for their safety. Wildfire smoke contains many harmful pollutants including fine particulate matter that settles deep in the lungs. For those with asthma and other respiratory conditions, wildfires present an escalated risk, as the smoke can worsen symptoms and provoke asthma attacks, which, in some cases, can be fatal. This grim reality was sadly illustrated in 2023 by the loss of Carter Vigh, who tragically lost his life at just nine years of age.
Giving Tuesday 2021
This Giving Tuesday, we're highlighting our National Research Program! Gifts of support on this global day of giving will help us invest in the next generation of promising asthma researchers. Our research grants support scientists who are searching for more effective...
Rudhro Prince Memorial Walk 2026
Rudhro’s legacy lives on as his family organizes the 8th Annual Rudhro Prince Memorial Walk in Ottawa.
When the Air Changes, Asthma Can Change
– On World Asthma Day, Asthma Canada is releasing findings from its national Asthma Attacks Survey, completed by more than 1,000 people across Canada, revealing critical gaps in how potentially fatal asthma attacks are understood, recognized, and managed.
Back to School Should Not Mean Back to Worry
– On World Asthma Day, Asthma Canada is releasing findings from its national Asthma Attacks Survey, completed by more than 1,000 people across Canada, revealing critical gaps in how potentially fatal asthma attacks are understood, recognized, and managed.
At the Table for People Living with Asthma Across Canada
– On World Asthma Day, Asthma Canada is releasing findings from its national Asthma Attacks Survey, completed by more than 1,000 people across Canada, revealing critical gaps in how potentially fatal asthma attacks are understood, recognized, and managed.
Better Care Begins with Better Research
– On World Asthma Day, Asthma Canada is releasing findings from its national Asthma Attacks Survey, completed by more than 1,000 people across Canada, revealing critical gaps in how potentially fatal asthma attacks are understood, recognized, and managed.
Bella’s Song Helps Her Feel Brave
– On World Asthma Day, Asthma Canada is releasing findings from its national Asthma Attacks Survey, completed by more than 1,000 people across Canada, revealing critical gaps in how potentially fatal asthma attacks are understood, recognized, and managed.
World Asthma Day 2026: Asthma Attacks Are Being Underestimated in Canada, New Survey Finds
– On World Asthma Day, Asthma Canada is releasing findings from its national Asthma Attacks Survey, completed by more than 1,000 people across Canada, revealing critical gaps in how potentially fatal asthma attacks are understood, recognized, and managed.
Asthma Canada Calls for Greater Awareness of Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps on Global CRSwNP Day
On Global Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps Syndrome (CRSwNP) Awareness Day, Asthma Canada is calling for increased awareness and understanding of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), a frequently overlooked condition that is closely linked to...
Asthma Awareness Month 2026
Throughout Asthma Awareness Month, we will share new information, resources, and updated messaging to help people better recognize and respond to asthma attacks quickly and confidently.
Jeremiah Leulseged’s Asthma Story
Jeremiah Leulseged, born in Canada with Ethiopian roots, lives in Calgary, where he works as a video editor and videographer. Diagnosed after a frightening asthma attack as a toddler, Jeremiah spent much of his childhood in and out of hospital. He shares his story.
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