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A Message from Trevor Ariza

Dear Friends,

At the age of nine I was playing with friends and found myself out of breath.  My mother rushed me to the hospital where I received a breathing treatment, and then was sent home.

Years later in high school while working out I experienced the same symptoms I had when I was nine years old.  I was then diagnosed with Exercised Induced Asthma.  The doctors prescribed asthma medication which I had to take prior to my workouts.

I was determined not to let this disease hinder my dreams of becoming an NBA player.  I continued to work hard.

As my debut was to begin at UCLA I suffered a collapsed lung.  I  was devastated.  This is when I decided I would do all I could to help others with the same condition.

I formed a non-profit foundation called the "Trevor Ariza Foundation" to help especially young children get the medication they need.  I want people to know you can overcome any obstacle in your path and accomplish your dreams.

Yours Truly,