Talk with Dr. Patty George this Wednesday

Join Team PHenomenal Hope team captain, Dr. Patty George, in a virtual Facebook Q&A this coming Wednesday, April 30. The conversation will begin at 11 a.m. ET, and all participants are invited to ask Patty questions about her work as a medical professional and her involvement in Race Across America this summer.

In addition to sharing her excitement about the upcoming bike race and the grueling training involved in preparing for it, Patty will discuss the critical role she plays in taking care of patients before and after lung transplantation. She will also answer questions about her research into PH.

Patty is an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and pulmonologist in the Comprehensive Pulmonary Hypertension Program at UPMC. Every Wednesday, UPMC hosts “Open Wall Wednesday” – an opportunity to speak virtually with a medical expert.

For an opportunity to speak with Dr. Patty George this Wednesday, join the conversation on the “Open Wall Wednesday” Facebook page.

PHenomenal Mile at a Glance: PH Community Rallies Behind Team PH

Take a look at some great snapshots from PHenomenal Mile meet-ups around the country on April 12. These are just a few examples of the strong support that follows Team PHenomenal Hope (Team PH) as they prepare to cycle across the United States this June.

Do you have photos from your PHenomenal Mile event? Send those photos with photo descriptions to RaceOfOurLives@PHAssociation.org.

PHers sport Race of Our Lives T-shirts
and walk for Team PH in Elmhurst, Ill.

Participants get active for the cause in Temecula, Calif.

Walkers gather at a track in Sumner, Wash.,
to show their support for Team PH.

Thank You to All Our Amazing PHenomenal Mile Participants!

PHA extends a huge thank you to everyone who participated in the PHenomenal Mile on Saturday, April 12. More than 70 groups across 30 states and Puerto Rico took part in this national day of action in support of Team PHenomenal Hope, and together, we are making a difference.

Team PH can feel your support, and they are grateful for each and every participant who came out last Saturday to support the cause. Head on over to their blog to read their note of thanks and see what’s next for them in this journey.

Do you have photos from your PHenomenal Mile? We want to see them! Send your photos (with photo descriptions) to RaceOfOurLives@PHAssociation.org. One of your photos could be featured on this blog or in a future issue of Pathlight.

Thanks again for walking with us on April 12!

The PHenomenal Mile is Tomorrow!

The PHenomenal Mile is tomorrow – April 12 – and we hope you are just as excited as we are.

We have more than 70 groups registered to walk with us across 30 states and Puerto Rico to support Team PHenomenal  Hope. Those numbers are impressive! But if you haven’t registered yet – there is still time to join us. The more, the merrier!

So, lace up your shoes and be a part of this nationwide day of action.

Walking With Us? Tell Us About It!

• Send PHA photos of you walking
  We want to see you in action! Have fun, take photos and share with us. Your photo could be featured in a future issue of Pathlight. Send photos from your walk to RaceOfOurLives@PHAssociation.org.
• Brag about your participation on social media
  Use your social networks (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) to tell the world about your participation in The PHenomenal Mile. Be sure to include the PHenomenal Mile hashtag (#PHenomenalMile) when posting and you can follow others in the community who are also participating.

Team PHenomenal Hope Gets Spotlight in the Media

In just two short months, Team PHenomenal Hope will be taking on Race Across America to bring awareness to pulmonary hypertension and raise funds for research. Recently UltraRaceNews.com published a thoughtful article introducing Team PHenomenal Hope and explaining how their journey across the United States came to be. Read the article

Show your support for Team PHenomenal Hope. Leave the team an inspiring message in the comment section on this blog, PHA Daily Beat or the team’s Facebook page.

Check Out Our Race of Our Lives Contest: Enter to Win an UP Wristband

Who: YOU!

What: Win an UP!

When: TODAY until April 19

How? Here are the details:

Support the members of Team PHenomenal Hope on their incredible journey and work toward your own personal fitness goals by entering the Race of Our Lives UP Contest. Sponsor a mile on the Race of Our Lives map from April 5-19, and you will be entered into a raffle to win an UP wristband from Jawbone. The UP wristband is an activity tracker that can help you achieve your personal fitness goals.

Every mile sponsored between now and April 19 will earn you one entry into the raffle. The more miles you sponsor, the more entries you receive! Sponsor a mile today

PH Community Members Join the Race Campaign Online

The PHenomenal Mile on April 12 is right around the corner! Many of our community members have started virtual fundraising pages to celebrate and share their commitment to walk on April 12. Equally as exciting, others have set up virtual fundraising pages to support the Race of Our Lives campaign as a whole! 

We thank our new supporters of the Race of Our Lives campaign and continue to thank all those who continually support the effort.

Below are the newest additions of virtual fundraising pages from the community: 

PHenomenal Mile Virtual Fundraising Pages

• Alyssa Jackson's Walk For The Cure Page
• Raeana Rader’s PHighting Together for the Race of Our Lives Page
• Kristine Green’s LiPHe in the Grand Valley Page
• Bonnie Patricelli’s Page
• Tiffany Gunderman’s Long Beach Support Group Page
• Lauren Boyton’s PHighting to Stay PHenomenal Page  

Race of Our Lives Virtual Fundraising Pages

• Stacey Gausling’s Page – The PHenomenal Mile: A Personal Challenge for YOU!
• Kim Turner’s Page
• Deanna Edwards’ Page
• Joannie Yuille’s Page

Keep checking back for more updates on Race of Our Lives virtual fundraising pages from now until the race!