Phadia Steps Up to Sponsor American Lung Association in Minnesota June 12 Lung Walk & Run at Como Park

SAINT PAUL, Minn., May 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Phadia, a company that develops and manufactures high-quality tests for people suffering from asthma, allergies and other autoimmune disorders, has again agreed to be a Presenting Sponsor of the American Lung Association in Minnesota's Lung Walk and 5K Run at Como Park. The Lung Walk and 5K Run is a fundraiser to support the American Lung Association in Minnesota's mission of fighting lung disease and preventing air pollution.

With more than 3,000 laboratory partners in 60 countries worldwide, the Sweden-based Phadia is the world-leader in in vitro allergy IgE testing. Phadia has demonstrated a strong commitment to protecting the environment, at its major manufacturing centers and at its laboratories worldwide.

"I want to thank Phadia for their generous ongoing sponsorship of our premier fundraising event," said Maura Studer, director of development, American Lung Association in Minnesota. "This year's event is bigger and better than ever, and includes a new five-kilometer run as well as the walk."

The Lung Walk is expected to draw hundreds to stroll the five kilometer paved pathway around scenic Lake Como on Saturday, June 12, with the run starting at 8 a.m. and the walk at 9 a.m. Among the many programs the fundraiser supports are asthma summer camps, patient support groups and the free information and resources provided to thousands of Minnesotans who contact the American Lung Association in Minnesota.

Registration for individuals and teams are open at LungWalk.org, which also has information on how to pledge to an individual or a team. You can also get information at (651) 223-9561.

SOURCE American Lung Association in Minnesota