American Lung Association of CT

The mission of the American Lung Association is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health. As does our national organization, the American Lung Association of Connecticut focuses on asthma, tobacco control, and environmental issues.

Description:
We have identified asthma, tobacco control, and environmental health as high priority areas of emphasis. Our programs, public education, research support and advocacy are committed to promoting lung health and reducing the burden of lung disease.

History:
We are part of the American Lung Association, the oldest voluntary health agency in the United States, originally formed in 1904 to combat tuberculosis.

Contact people:

Lisa Wrubleski, Director, Development & Special Events, (phone), (email) Burne Martin, Director,Supply service & purchasing, (phone), (email)

Address:

45 Ash Street East Hartford, CT 06108 (See a map)

Directions:

COMING FROM THE EAST: 84 West to Exit 56 (Governor Street), take a left at the light at the end of the exit. You'll immediately come to a stop sign - take a left. At the next light, go straight (crossing Connecticut Boulevard). The ALA office is the 2nd driveway on the left. COMING FROM THE WEST: 84 East to Exit 53 (Connecticut Boulevard). Take the left branch of the exit to 2nd stoplight. Take a right onto Ash Street. ALA office is the 2nd driveway on the left. COMING FROM THE NORTH: 91 South to Exit 30, which is a LEFT EXIT (84 East, East Hartford, Route 2 East, New London). This will put you on the Bulkeley Bridge. Stay in the right lane. Take Exit 53 (Connecticut Boulevard). At the 2nd light, take a right onto Ash Street. ALA office is the 2nd driveway on the left. COMING FROM THE SOUTH: 91 North to Exit 29 over the Charter Oak Bridge (stay in right lane). Take Exit 90 (first exit over bridge) onto Route 2 West. From Route 2, take Exit 3 (Pitkin Street). Take a left at the end of the ramp onto Pitkin Street. Take a right at 2nd light (Sunoco station) onto Darlin Street. At the end, take a right onto East River Drive which becomes Ash Street. ALA is the single-story brick building in the corner bend. Park in rear of building COMING FROM THE SOUTH (ALTERNATE ROUTE): 91 North to Exit 25 (Glastonbury, Wethersfield, Putnam Bridge). This will put you on the Putnam Bridge. Stay in the left lane and take Route 2 West (Hartford). Take Exit 3 (Pitkin Street). Take a left at the end of the ramp onto Pitkin Street. Take a right at 2nd light (Sunoco station) onto Darlin Street. At the end, take a right onto East River Drive which becomes Ash Street. ALA is the single-story brick building in the corner bend. Park in rear of building.   Nearest Bus Stop: Connecticut Boulevard, 1 minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.cttransit.com/

Overall Experience   
So much fun!

I had a great time volunteering with my friends at ALA's stair climb. For a first time event, they did a great job and boy--can those people climb stairs! posted on May 21, 2008