EVENTS
Events
15th Anniversary Dinner
Asthma and Allergy Foundation celebrated their 15th Anniversary in 2024 proudly sponsored by CNR International and supported by The Seven Incorporated Trades of Aberdeen. An event attended by Trustees, Ambassadors, Funders, Sponsors, Staff, Volunteers, and key Supporters including The Lord Provost of Aberdeen Cllr David Cameron and two previous Lord Provosts Barney Crockett and George Adam who has supported the charity for over a decade.
During the past 15 years, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation has raised over four million pounds (both in cash and in-kind donations) and has supported 111,320 adults & children with asthma, their families and carers through their tried and tested asthma workshops, advice line, reliable health information on asthma and practical support. Their work in Grampian reduced hospital admissions by 68% and led to the launch of Grampian Respiratory Improvement Project which saw 21 GPs trained on asthma, work spearheaded by Asthma and Allergy Foundation in partnership with NHS Grampian Managed Respiratory Clinical Network.
The organisation is now delivering vital work across Scotland with life transforming projects in Grampian, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Lothians and the Scottish Borders, and the only organisation delivering asthma training to First Aiders, offshore medics, healthcare professionals and teachers. The remarkable successes the organisation has recorded these past 15 years have been made possible by the generosity of many individuals, businesses, trusts, and foundations who have donated generously to support the work.
Donate now to support out work https://www.justgiving.com/asthma-allergyfoundation
For Sponsorship opportunities call 01224 973001 or email info@asthmaandallergy.org.uk
Networking Event & Sportsperson Dinner
Aberdeen hosted an exceptional Networking Event & Sportspersons Dinner on September 14th, 2023 in support of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation. This engaging evening brought together esteemed sports personalities, successful business leaders, and influential figures from Scotland and beyond, providing an unforgettable experience that celebrated unity and made a meaningful impact.
National Fragrance-Free Day 2023
The CEO of Asthma and Allergy Foundation, Martina Chukwuma-Ezike, had an asthma attack which was triggered by a colleague’s perfume and was pronounced dead. How she came back to life is still a mystery to so many, including her doctors. Martina has dedicated her life to helping fellow asthma sufferers live well with their asthma.
Thousands of adults and children with asthma we support daily share how strong smells (fragrances) impact their asthma. “I did not know my perfume was gradually killing my child, I can’t thank Asthma and Allergy Foundation enough for their help” this is a statement from a mum whose 8-year-old daughter was in hospital every week due to her asthma.
On 13th June 2023, Asthma and Allergy Foundation is launching the National Fragrance-Free Day to help raise awareness of the many things that can trigger asthma, including perfume and raise vital funds to continue to provide evidence-based health information, confidential advice, and support to people with asthma, their families, and carers.
Join the #FragranceFreeChallenge by taking a picture of yourself while holding your nose and donate £2 to the charity. Scan the QR code in the image to donate.
World Asthma Day 2023
To mark World Asthma Day 2023, Asthma and Allergy Foundation teamed up with The University of Aberdeen, and The University of Aberdeen Development Trust and presented an immersive exhibition raising awareness about asthma.
This captivating display, ran from May 3rd to May 10th at the Sir Duncan Rice Library, University of Aberdeen, before moving to the Foresterhill Health Campus from May 11th to May 18th in commemoration of May as Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.
Click here to find out more.
World Asthma Day 3rd May 2022
World Asthma Day is organised by the Global Initiative for Asthma, (GINA) a World Health Organization collaborative organisation founded in 1993.
World Asthma Day is an event held each May to improve awareness of asthma and care around the world. WHO recognises that asthma is of major public health importance.
The theme for this year’s World Asthma Day is “Closing the gap in asthma care”. Join us and keep the conversation going.
Listen to one of our podcasts here
Dami Jaiyesimi, our Health Promotion Manager, chats with Professor Steve Turner, Consultant Paediatrician, NHS Grampian to debunk common myths about asthma in children and share the facts to help parents/carers of children with asthma.
