The American Lung Association is hosting a “Respiratory Rally” on Saturday.

The keynote speaker of the rally will be Len Geiger, who underwent a double lung transplant at age 43.

Geiger had the lung transplant several years after he was diagnosed with Alpha-1 antitryspin deficiency (AATD). the genetic form of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder which can cause lung damage, emphysema and liver cirrhosis if untreated.

The Tucson Respiratory Rally, which takes place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Hotel Arizona, 181 W. Broadway, is set up to help people learn how to better manage chronic lung disease. The event costs $10 per person.

For more information log onto www.breatheeasyaz.org/events.htm.

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