13 year old, Carey Poindexter takes on Southern California by taking the lead as Junior Ambassador for the American Lung Association. Carey has had severe chronic asthma since birth. He has had 26 hospitalizations and numerous visits to the hospitals and emergency rooms. He has been in intensive care 4 times, 4 surgeries and intubated once.
As a Junior Ambassador Carey will have the opportunity not only to raise awareness for the organization, but also assist in raising funds for his efforts of fighting for air. Supporters, potential sponsors and those seeking to volunteer can follow Carey Poindexter on his campaign as scheduled:
City of Menifee – City Council Meeting – Tues., May 1, 2012 • 7:00 PM
Lake Elisnore – City Council Meeting – Tues., May 8, 2012 • 7:00 PM
New Generations Rotary, Temecula, CA – Wed. May 9, 2012 • 1:30 PM
Chili’s Fundraiser, Murrieta, CA – Thurs. May 10, 2012 • All Day
• City of Murrieta – City Council Meeting – Tues., May 15, 2012 • 7:00 PM
• Vision Pulse Creative Center, San Diego, CA – Wed., May 19, 2012 • 3:00 PM
• Sunrise Rotary, Lake Elsinore, CA – Wed., May 23, 2012 • 7:00 AM
15% of all proceeds on May 10, 2012 will be donated to Carey and the American Lung Association. For more information about Carey Poindexter visit:
http://www.careypoindexter.org/Calendar.html or call 866.608.5556