The American Lung Associationalais A Voluntary Health Organization Focused On Improving Lung Health And Preventing Lung Diseasefounded In 1904The Ala Has Been A Prominent Advocate For Lung Health In The United States For Over 120 Yearsits Mission Is To Save Lives By Enhancing Lung Health And Its Vision Is To Create A World Free Of Lung Disease The Ala Engages In Educationadvocacyand Researchit Provides Resources For Managing Lung Diseases Such As Asthma And Copdsupports Policies To Improve Air Qualityand Funds Medical Research To Advance Treatment Optionsthe Organization Also Hosts Local Events To Raise Awareness And Funds For Lung Health Initiativesrecognized For Its Transparencythe Ala Holds A 4 Star Rating From Charity Navigator And A Platinum Seal Of Transparency From Guidestar
