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Archive for August, 2010
2008-09 Annual Report Available
August 30th, 2010
ASIA’s 2008-09 Annual Report is now available! Click here to learn more about ASIA’s projects and outcomes from the past year.
New FDA guidelines help “Break the Chain” of tobacco addiction
August 29th, 2010
Every day nearly 4,000 kids under 18 try their first cigarette and 1,000 children under 18 become daily smokers. In high school, 7% of Asian American students smoke.
The FDA just announced new rules, which went into effect on June 22,2010 to limit the sale and marketing of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco by:
. Prohibiting the sale of cigarettes or smokeless tobacco to people younger than 18;
. Prohibiting the sale of cigarette packages with less than 20 cigarettes;
. Prohibiting distribution of free samples of cigarettes;
. Restricting distribution of free samples of smokeless tobacco; and
. Prohibiting tobacco companies from sponsoring any athletic, musical or other social or cultural events, among other things.
ASIA is pleased to promote the FDA’s Break the Chain campaign. To learn more and spread the word, click here.
Online Survey Opportunity for Asian American Women
August 27th, 2010
ASIA is pleased to announce an online survey opportunity for Asian American women. Dr. Eun-Ok Im from the University of Texas-Austin is conducting a study on the physical activity attitudes among diverse ethnic groups of middle-aged women. To participate in the survey, click here.
A Community Call for Help
August 26th, 2010
Dear Community Members,
One of our dearest Laotian community members has a serious health condition and needs as much help as she can get. Her name is Photivanh Khamphilapanyo and she has IgA nephropathy. Her kidneys are functioning at 15%. She will need a kidney transplant. Ms. Khamphilapanyo’s condition is considered pre-existing to any insurance company, so she will not get any coverage. So the goal is to raise money towards a transplant and also to help pay for hospital expenses and medications. Right now, the only working person in the house is Mr. Khamphilapanyo, hence, they only have one income.
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Please donate any amount that you can. 100% of the donation will go to the Khamphilapanyo family. Please send your donation to:
Asian Services In Action
attn: Michael Byun, Khamphilapanyo family
730 Carroll Street
Akron, OH 44304
Thank you very much for your help in supporting the Khamphilapanyo family.
Sincerely,
Michael Byun
Executive Director
