The Search for Winners Against Asthma 2015

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I didn't quite want to say my eldest daughter is already cured of Asthma, even though we haven’t had to use any inhalers or steroids for years now.
( You can check out Ayen's Asthma story here )
My two other kids..well.. still suffer from this frightening ailment and it pains me to see them battling against Asthma.
After all these years, reducing and monitoring/controlling the incidence of the attack is still quite difficult for me to handle because I personally didn't go through the whole experience.
Life was easier for me growing up.
Mostly I would stay outdoors to be with friends until dark and would not get sick.
I guess I should really be grateful that I lived without allergies for most of my life, but I'm still wondering why my kids suffer constantly with it.

According to Mayo Clinic, the underlying causes of childhood asthma aren't fully understood. Developing an overly sensitive immune system generally plays a role.
Some factors thought to be involved include:

  • Inherited traits
  • Some types of airway infections at a very young age
  • Exposure to environmental factors, such as cigarette smoke or other air pollution

So most likely they inherited the disease from their dad , who , until now, suffers occasionally from it.
Although his Asthma is quite clingy---never really left his side, still, it didn't stop him from doing the things he love.

Just like the Actress Kim Chiu , Singer Arnel Pineda and Olympic figure skater Michael Martinez---- they all have Asthma yet have accomplished so much and kept on pursuing their dreams and living their lives to fullest.
Other athletes who suffer from asthma are Paula Radcliffe - the english long-time runner, Dennis Rodman- Basketball badboy and the ever hunky David Beckham.
 Thanks to GSK, people with Asthma yet skillful and truly the best one in their respected fields , can now be recognized and be part of the Search for Winners Against Asthma 2015.
The campaign aims to choose and recognize 10 young asthmatic achievers from different walks of life.
The program is a nationwide search for young asthmatic achievers aged 30 years old and younger who are outstanding despite suffering from it.

You can view and download the entry form here
You could either fill up a questionnaire , an essay or submit a video answering the questions on the application form.

So what's in store for the winners?
For me I think , the ultimate prize for them is being able to share their winning and encouraging stories to people who need it the most.
Their stories will undoubtedly inspire people from all walks of life.
The Search for Winners Against Asthma will run from February until May 2015 and will be touring different schools and drugstore outlets to spread the advocacy and invite more people to join the campaign.

Deadline for submission is March 31 2015

There will be an online voting and a deliberation by a committee.

Final list will be determined on the third week of MAY.

For more information, please visit https://www.facebook.com/winagainstasthma/







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