WALTHAM, Mass. -- Even though the weather is still nice and hot, the buzz of back to school is in the air and everyone knows summer is nearing its end. But with the end of summer come the sales, and with the American Lung Association there is no exception. Now until the end of 2006, buy next years Golf Privilege Card, and get this years for free! There are still a few good golfing months left, so don’t let today’s heat keep you from golfing tomorrow.

The Golf Privilege Card allows for discounts at over 75 different golf courses in Massachusetts. With a small donation of $39.95 to the American Lung Association of Massachusetts, you can have twelve months of golfing discounts on the greens and in the pro shops. This small fee will go to support American Lung Association campaigns such as, Children’s Asthma Camps, Clean Air Legislation, Lung Disease Research and School Health Education Programs.

American Lung Association of Massachusetts CEO, Jeff Seyler states; “the Golf Privilege Card is an inexpensive and fun way to help the fight against lung disease while improving your swing at the same time.” By giving the gift of golf to yourself, you can give the gift of life to someone else. Golf Privilege Cards are available to purchase by logging onto www.lungma.org, or calling 1-800-LUNG-USA

Beginning our second century, the American Lung Association is the leading organization working to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. Lung disease death rates continue to increase while other leading causes of death have declined. The American Lung Association funds vital research on the causes of and treatments for lung disease. With the generous support of the public, the American Lung Association is “Improving life, one breath at a time.” For more information about the American Lung Association or to support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872) or log on to www.lungusa.org.

Contact:
Kristen Woulfe
kwoulfe@lungma.org
Marketing and Comm Manager
American Lung Association