Asthma Can Take Your Breath Away
Our Mission and Vision
Raising funds for asthma awareness,
in honor of Marisa Smock.
Our Story
Marisa's Mascots were assembled after Marisa Smock passed away on May 6th, 2015 from a severe asthma attack. Marisa was a freshman in college at John Carroll University studying to be a Spanish teacher and was an athlete on the JCU Women's Lacrosse team. More importantly, Marisa was a daughter, a sister, a granddaughter, a niece and cousin, an amazing friend, a beloved babysitter, a D2 lacrosse goalie, an iconic HS mascot, and a free spirit who lit up every room and person she encountered.
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Marisa had many things she wanted and would have accomplished, but more than anything, she wanted to cure asthma. She wanted to go outside on hot, humid days, not have to limit her activity, to stop having to take steroids and medicine for her asthma and not have to stay in the hospital for days of asthma treatment.
Before Marisa passed away we hadn't known anyone who died of an asthma attack or that 10 people die in the United States every single day from asthma complications.
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To honor Marisa, we raise awareness and funds for asthma education, research, and advocacy, so that hopefully one day, there are no more deaths from asthma. All of our proceeds are donated to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), the leading patient organization for people with asthma and allergies, and the oldest asthma and allergy patient group in the world.
Thank you, AAFA for your incredible work in fighting this disease, for honoring Marisa, and for continuing to support the efforts of Marisa's Mascots.
Our Impact
Since 2019, Marisa's Mascots has raised over $40,000 for the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. We've spoken at multiple asthma and lung events and shared Marisa's story to students, patients, parents, board members, health educators and doctors. We're proud of the progress we continue to make in the fight against asthma and thankful for our community who supports us in making an impact.
Advocacy
We hope you will join us to advocate for an easier world for asthma sufferers. Subscribe to AAFA's Advocacy Action Network to stay in the know on influencing legislation.
Fundraising
Join us at our 3rd annual Fun Run/Walk, on May 4th, 2024, and donate during Asthma Awareness Month in May. Our goal this year is to raise $15,000 for the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).
Education
Share our story, join the AAFA community, learn how to manage asthma symptoms, and create an asthma action plan for yourself or your loved one who has asthma.
Thank you to our Sponsors
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