Raffle update, Sask Quits, Events you do not want to miss!

The Pulmonary Post - May 2022

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With spring now in full bloom, I trust that you have been able to make the most of the season and are enjoying the sunshine and the warmer temperatures.

May is a remarkable month for us at Lung Saskatchewan as we have a lineup of exciting and much-anticipated events. Kindly register and mark your calendars; we look forward to connecting with you online and in person. Please feel free to forward this newsletter to someone you know who may be able to benefit from any of these events! Please see below for more information on how to register.

· Ask the Experts: Is It Your Time To Quit Smoking? (May 10)

· Pulmonary Fibrosis Support Group Meeting (May 10)

· Income Tax Reduction & Estate Tax Elimination (May 17)

· 2022 Saskatchewan Quits Challenge (Register now to start on May 31)

· Inspired Breathing Conference (May 31, June 1-2)

· Annual General Meeting (June 17)

· Indigenous Peoples, Health, and Reconciliation Webinar (June 22)

May 12 is ‘International Nurses Day’ and May 8–14 is ‘National Nurses Week’. We are happy to celebrate the two registered nurses on our team, our very own Jill Hubick and Jaimie Peters! Thank you for the amazing work you do to promote lung health in Saskatchewan.

Likewise, on May 31, ‘World No Tobacco Day’ will be observed around the globe. In line with this day, our 2022 Saskatchewan Quits Challenge will kick off on May 31 and run until June 30. Are you, or someone you know, thinking about reducing or quitting smoking? If so, register here. There will be weekly challenges and prizes, resources, community support as well as free Nicotine Replacement Therapy sample kit for participants.

Great news! The 50/50 jackpot for our Breathe Strong Raffle has already surpassed $68,000 and continues to grow with five weeks to go! WIN BIG this spring with TWO chances to win CASH with a $48,000 grand prize! All funds raised will go towards supporting vital research, advocacy, education, and patient support programs to improve lung health in Saskatchewan.

Sincerely,

Erin Kuan
President & CEO

Support Lung Sask through the Breathe Strong Raffle

WIN BIG in our Breathe Strong Raffle this spring! Buy a ticket today for a chance to live free for one year with $4,000 a month! The 50/50 pot is already over $68,000!

Other exciting prizes to be won include a vehicle rental for one year, an outdoor package, e-bikes for two, one trip to Edmonton, and one trip to Manitou Springs!

Tickets purchased online will be entered to win a $500 cash bonus draw.

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Breathe Strong Ambassador:
Ralph Harris

Ralph Harris was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2016, a disease that had earlier claimed the lives of his sister and father. His sister Karen had needed a double lung transplant but never received new lungs and unfortunately passed away in 2014...

Are you thinking it might be your time to quit or reduce smoking? Join us for a month of support, resources, and personal stories shared by people who are all at different stages of their quitting journey.

When you sign up, you will receive a free Nicotine Replacement Therapy sample kit as well as be entered to win prizes!

EVENTS

ASK THE EXPERTS: Is It Your Time To Quit Smoking? Q&A Panel Discussion

WHEN: Tues., May 10 @ 7 PM (CST)

If a person smokes, quitting or cutting back is the most positive step they can take for their health. If you have questions about your quit journey, or want to support a loved one on their quit journey, join us for this virtual Q&A panel discussion sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline. This panel will bring in experts with backgrounds in pharmacy, respirology, and addictions counselling, as well as a Saskatchewan Quits ambassador with lived quitting experience.

Ask The Experts: Is it Your Time to Quit?

Income Tax Reduction & Estate Tax Elimination

WHEN: Tues. May 17, 2022 @ 7 PM (CST)

Do not miss this free opportunity to hear one of our area's most knowledgeable, entertaining, and engaging speakers on the topic of how you can save income and minimize estate taxes.

Jay Stark has been successfully advising individuals, families, and business owners on how to significantly reduce their income and estate taxes for more than 20 years. His presentations further expand on these key strategies and take full advantage of the tax incentives our government has created to encourage charitable giving. His counsel and expertise have helped hundreds of families realize their goals of giving back and create a lasting legacy.

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Inspired Breathing Conference

WHEN: May 31, June 1 & 2, 2022

The Inspired Breathing Conference brings us together and unites us in lung health: family physicians, respiratory specialists, allied respiratory health care professionals, and respiratory educators. This conference offers content that is diverse, current, evidence-based and of value to all delegates. With its mix of lectures, keynote speakers and participative intensives presented by experts and key opinion leaders in their respective fields of specialty, this professional education conference truly includes something for everyone.

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Notice of AGM

WHEN: June 17, 2022 at 12:00 PM (CST)

Lung Saskatchewan's Annual General Meeting will take place virtually via Zoom on Friday, June 17, 2022 at 12:00 PM CST. Please RSVP to Lori Nagy, Business and Education Manager, by June 10, 2022 if you wish to attend.

Details to access the meeting via Zoom will be emailed to all registrants on June 13, 2022.

Indigenous Peoples, Health, and Reconciliation Webinar

WHEN: June 22, 2022 at 12:00 PM (CST)

Join Dr. Jaris Swidrovich, Assistant Professor, University of Toronto as he will summarize the important differences in terminology for Indigenous Peoples; describe who has access to Non-Insured Health Benefits, as per the Indian Act; summarize critical Indigenous Peoples' health demographics; describe cultural safety in healthcare and the service industry with respect to Indigenous Peoples; and identify tangible ways to promote culturally safe healthcare for Indigenous Peoples and participate in Truth and Reconciliation.

Support

Caring Breaths Financial Assistance Program

Breathing is what unites and inspires us to fund essential support programs, services and medical equipment to improve lung health for patients, caregivers, and Saskatchewan residents who have mitigated due to radon.

Visit our website to learn more about our Caring Breaths Financial Assistance Program. Thank you Conexus Credit Union for your sponsorship! Your support has allowed so many in Saskatchewan breathe easier.

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