Petersen Medical Partners with the American Lung Association in Support of the Salt Lake Asthma Walk and 5K

Salt Lake City, UT– June 16, 2006 – Petersen Medical, a leading provider of home medical equipment and dedicated in-home professional service, today announced its financial support of this year’s Salt Lake Asthma Walk and 5K, With this sponsorship, Petersen Medical joins with the Utah chapter of the American Lung Association in support of this year's event-beginning June 17, 2006 in Sugarhouse Park at 9:00 am-to help more than 60,000 Utah residents who suffer from Asthma.


"We are very enthusiastic about the participation of Petersen Medical as one of our main sponsors for the Asthma Walk," said Hailey Watanabe, Development Director for the American Lung Association of Utah. "It's a great partnership as Petersen Medical's mission aligns with our own—improving the quality of life for the people of Utah that struggle with lung-related diseases. We're grateful for Petersen’s support."

With local offices across the state, Petersen Medical has been providing high-quality home medical equipment and dedicated professional service to Utahans with in-home respiratory, mobility and medical equipment needs for 38 years. With a focus on helping Utah patients and family members struggling with respiratory health, Petersen Medical supports events, like the Asthma Walk, and provides innovative technologies and processes to enhance the quality of life for those struggling with respiratory health issues.

"Petersen Medical is a strong supporter of the American Lung Association's mission to improve the quality of life for the people of Utah and all those who struggle with lung disease across the nation," said Tom Bradley, CEO, Petersen Medical. "The mission of our company is to help people breathe easier, so showing our support for the American Lung Association by supporting the Utah Asthma Walk was an easy decision."

This year's event will celebrate the fourth year that the American Lung Association of Utah, a not-for-profit organization focused on the prevention of lung disease and the promotion of lung health, has held the Asthma Walk. The walk is designed to raise awareness and support for Asthma, a chronic lung disease that affects over 24 million Americans. Registration and pledge check-ins for the Asthma Walk will begin at 8:00 a.m., followed by pre-walk entertainment and warm-ups at 8:30 a.m. Official start time for the Asthma Walk will begin at 9:00 a.m. For more information on the Asthma Walk, call 1-800-LUNGUSA.