Jerome Bettis hosts Asthma Sports Camp

First Ever Asthma Sports Camp with Jerome Bettis and Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC *
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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 heldJuly 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.
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*WHO:       Jerome Bettis
*                   Retired Pittsburgh Steelers running back
Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation
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*                    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
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*WHERE:   Duquesne University
600 Forbes Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15282
Camp location – Arthur J. Rooney Athletic Field