Posts of category: Testimonials

Here you'll find testimonials from people who suffer from chronic lung diseases such as asthma, COPD, or cystic fibrosis. Parents also share their experiences with chronically ill children.

Sport? No, thanks! How PARI RunAIR René went from smoker to half-marathoner

René took up running after experiencing a punctured lung, but he still kept smoking. Today the PARI RunAIR has not only given up smoking for good, he is also actively helping the 25 PARI RunAIRs by adding kilometres to the group challenge. Next goal: Dresden Half Marathon (if it is not cancelled because of the coronavirus).

“When I run, my mum cheers me on from above”

Laura is the youngest member of the 25-person PARI RunAIR team. In an interview, she tells us how she discovered her passion and why running helps her to process the death of her mother a bit better.