Tony Piatek Honors Mother with Chicago Marathon Run

Tony Piatek has run the Chicago Marathon three times before to honor his mother, Mary Jo Piatek, a patient with pulmonary hypertension and scleroderma. But when he runs the race for the fourth time on Oct. 13, it will be his first marathon since Mary Jo lost her battle with PH. Tony, a leader in PHA’s Midwest Chapter, remembers his mother this way:

“She fought so hard each day to battle PH that it makes running 26.2 miles seem like a very simple task. She continues to be my inspiration everyday as I'll always remember how she took on the disease with such resiliency. She was loved and adored by so many as she was ALWAYS in a good mood and brightened everyone's life that she was a part of.”

Tony shares more about his mother’s PH experience and his family’s hope for a cure as he aims to raise $5,000 for PHA through this marathon.

Read the Piatek’s story and help Tony reach his goal

Meet You at the Finish Line

Over 125 walkers enjoyed the beautiful early fall weather this past Saturday morning at our O₂ breathe Walk in Palatine, Ill., raising more than $18,000. This and other Chapter events increase awareness and raise further funding for PHA research and programs for patients and families.

Body Art, Music and Hotdogs Spell PHun in Palatine, IL, this Saturday

Join PHA's Midwest Chapter in Palatine, Ill., this Saturday for our O₂ breathe Walk. Laine Too Body Art will be on site offering temporary body art, A-Z Entertainment will be at the starting-line handling the music, and Christopher Paul Photography will be on course capturing all your team photos, so don't miss out on the fun!

After the walk plan on lunch or dinner at Photos Hotdogs Palatine (301 N. Northwest Hwy., Palatine), where 25% of your order will be given to PHA.

Join us Saturday

Chicagoland Come Walk with Us!

Come out to Palatine, Ill., on Sept. 21 for a day of fun with PHriends at PHA Midwest Chapter’s O₂ breath Walk. This event will be raising much-needed awareness about pulmonary hypertension as well as funds for PH programs and research. Step out for the cause!

Register today and consider starting a fundraising page

Meet Team PHenomenal Hope Tomorrow!

Seven incredible women from Pittsburgh passionate about cycling and about raising awareness and funds for PHA have formed Team PH to compete in a high endurance race in honor of PHA. Learn about these cyclists and their ambitious Race Across America (RAAM) planned for 2014 in a brand new YouTube video! Watch the video (4.5 min)

When you see this dynamic video, we think you’ll want to get to know the team members. So plan to greet them on a webinar, “That’s How We Roll: A Interactive Conversation with the Cyclists of PHA’s Team PHenomenal Hope” Aug. 20, 8 p.m. E.T./5 p.m. P.T. Ask your questions about the race they will take on next June and how their cycling challenge mirrors the challenges of daily life with pulmonary hypertension. Register now

Chicagoland PHers – We’re Walking for a Cure

Join PHA’s Midwest Chapter and the Chicagoland area PH community for our O2 breathe Chicago Walk on Saturday, Sept. 22 at Twin Lakes in Palatine, Ill. Gather your friends and family to form a team in support of the PH patient in your life. Your team can create custom T-shirts and signs and raise funds for much needed PH research and programs.

Can’t attend? You can still participate by becoming a virtual walker and raising awareness and funds for the cause.

Learn more and register

Come Rock Out to Sting on June 8

We have tickets to the sold out Sting concert! Join us for a night at the O2 breath “Under the Stars Lounge.” Avoid the rush of getting to the park early to find the perfect lawn spot, schlepping the essentials and picnic treats and all the other paraphernalia that make concert going magic. We will supply it all for you, with a premium, roomy lawn space for you and your PHriends to enjoy a catered affair to the music of Sting.

Learn more and get your tickets today!