"My son and I are walking for my mom, who has been a severe asthmatic for the past ten years. She has been hospitalized 7 times has had a tracheotomy. We've had a tough time because there are not many treatments out there, but we hope that raising funds will help change that."

Noelle Major, Willow Glen resident and captain of team Breathe Free

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Partners

Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) collaborates with the agency (as well as numerous other local organizations) on the County Air Resource Team and is a long-time sponsor of the agency’s annual Clean Air Awards Luncheon.

Blue Cross of California has supported the agency's asthma efforts for many years, sponsoring the annual Camp Superstuff and collaborating on screenings, community forums and other local events.

 

The State of California's Tobacco Control Section has provided numerous grants to the agency over the past decade, including the current Community Connections project which works to implement new smoke-free policies for parks, apartments and colleges.

Calpine Corporation has been one of the strongest supporters of the agency’s annual fundraising walk, fielding among the largest walking teams and providing high level sponsorship each year.

 

Ebay Foundation Champion a Charity program recognizes and supports non-profit organizations with which eBay employees become involved in efforts to improve the quality of life enjoyed by all.

 

The Environmental Protection Agency offers support to Breathe California’s efforts to bring youth asthma management classes to local schools.

 

Evans O’Brien has generously sponsored the agency’s local fundraising walk since its inception five years ago.

The Health Trust's support of Breathe California has been instrumental in helping the agency bring a host of asthma programs throughout the community.

Kaiser-Permanente has been a long-time partner and supporter of the agency, offering financial support for Breathe California’s asthma programs, CLASP tobacco classes and annual fundraising walk.

The Ludwick Family Foundation has generously assisted Breathe California’s efforts to offer a host of youth asthma programs throughout the community.

Meriwest Credit Union is committed to supporting local organizations which benefit the youth of our communities. Meriwest Credit Union's steadfast support of the Breathe California's youth health education programs will greatly aid the agency's efforts to ensure that our children live well and healthy.

O’Connor Hospital has been a dedicated partner of Breathe California for a number of years, both supporting the agency’s many patient programs as well as sponsoring their annual walk.

The City of San Jose currently funds Breathe California and members of the Tobacco Free Collaborative to reduce the impact of smoking and tobacco use on local residents, families and communities in San Jose.

The Santa Clara County Public Health Department is one of the agency’s oldest partners and currently provides funding for the agency's work on asthma issues as part of the STEPS project, TB outreach as chair of the Tuberculosis Prevention Partnership as well as various tobacco control projects.

Stevens Creek Toyota Superstore has been a strong supporter of Breathe California’s clean air efforts as well as a loyal sponsor of its annual walk.

The Valley Foundation generously sponsors the agency's expansive work to combat the impact of asthma on local families and children.

United Way Silicon Valley has been a longtime partner, collaborator and funder of Breathe California of the Bay Area. As a funded community partner, Breathe California receives financial support from the local United Way's workplace giving and other fundraising campaigns.