The American Lung Association’s 2nd annual Backpacks for Bright Futures backpack drive will be held Saturday, August 3 at James Simons Montessori from 9 am to 12 pm. This event is free and open to the public.
Students of all grade levels are invited to receive a free backpack filled with school supplies and vape-free resources. Medical professionals will be on-site to answer lung health questions, and asthma materials will be available for students with asthma and their families.
You can learn more about this event at BackpacksForBrightFutures.
Last summer, the American Lung Association in SC launched this youth initiative to provide a comprehensive approach to enlightening students in our community about the significance of lung health, particularly the hazards associated with youth vaping, while also addressing financial barriers associated with rising back-to-school costs. Thanks to overwhelming community support, they were able to provide 250 backpacks to underserved students, serving 83 families. This year, their goal is to double their impact and distribute 500+ backpacks and supplies.
