It ain't easy bein' wheezy
It ain't easy bein' wheezy
Honouring Zoe’s young life cut short, our mission is to better understand severe asthma, especially in children and teenagers, investigating better treatment options, prevention strategies and an eventual cure.
WHAT ARE WE DOING TO SUPPORT ASTHMA AWARENESS WEEK?
SEPTEMBER 1-7, 2025
We appreciate all your support and hope to see you wearing purple and getting active this Asthma Awareness Week!!!
2.8 million Australians suffer from asthma; this week is about showing our support, raising awareness and pushing for a cure.
In Australia, Asthma Awareness Week is held annually, from September 1st to 7th. During this week, Asthma Australia and the National Asthma Council focus on raising awareness about asthma and promoting the importance of proper asthma management.
This year, the Zoe Kennedy Foundation has a range of events to support Asthma Awareness Week and help remember the life of Zoe.
We’re kicking off Asthma Awareness Week with a run/walk alongside @sunset.club_melbs. Join us in Brighton for a fun, social run/walk to get moving and start the week on a healthy & happy note. After the run, enjoy a refreshing acai bowl at Blitz Bar with 10% off for participants — the perfect way to refuel and connect with others.
Monday 1 September: 5:30 pm @ Brighton Life Saving club - FREE
Midweek, we’re coming together in Moama for an evening of learning and support. The Asthma & Hayfever seminar will share information on managing symptoms and provide the chance to ask questions in a welcoming environment. It’s all about giving our community the tools to live well and breathe easier.
Wednesday 3 September: 7-8:30 pm @ Moama Bowling Club, NSW, 2731 - FREE
We’re wrapping up Asthma Awareness Week with movement for a cause at UPSTATE Geelong. Join us for a beginner pilates class designed to leave you feeling strong and uplifted — while also making a real difference. Your $20 ticket goes directly to the Zoe Kennedy Foundation, helping us raise awareness and funds for vital asthma research and support.
Friday 5 September: 7-7:45 pm @ UPSTATE pilates studio GEELONG, 3220 - $20 tickets
Moama SEMINAR - Asthma Awareness Week 2024
Last year’s Asthma & Hayfever Seminar in Moama brought together a local GP, pharmacist, and community members for an open and practical discussion about asthma. From understanding triggers and treatment options to hearing real-life stories of living with asthma, the night highlighted just how common this condition is and how the right management can be life-changing.
The collaborative approach between healthcare professionals and the Zoe Kennedy Foundation made it an inspiring and informative evening for all who attended.
1 in 9 Australians have asthma, one of the highest rates in the world.
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$500K raised in Zoe's name!
With Figurehead’s fourth annual Zoe Kennedy Cup wrapping up at Moonah Links, we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve now raised over $500,000 for asthma research, education, and awareness since launching in 2020.
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Asthma and Hayfever Seminar invaluable for the Moama Community
Moama Community Spring into Action for Asthma Week with over 70 guests attending Asthma and Hayfever Seminar.
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Asthma Awareness Week 2024
The start of Spring in 2024 brings a number of triggers, with 1 in 5 Australians reported to have Hayfever.
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AMAX-4 Training Devices
The Zoe Kennedy Foundation is thrilled to announce a substantial investment of $40,000 in the AMAX-4 initiative, a pioneering program designed to revolutionize emergency care for asthma and anaphylaxis.
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New Partnership Regional with Asthma Educator, Sherri Barden
“In 2017, I became an asthma educator after one of my pharmacy customers, young, fit, teenage grandson died of asthma at a concert. Seeing her devastation gave me a deep passion to make a difference after seeing for so many years in pharmacy how poorly managed asthma can be in the community mostly through lack of education.
When I read Zoe's story and through knowing Sam and Georgie, it was so fitting to support your foundation not only in the retail pharmacy I work in but also with my new pharmacy consulting business APLUS pharmacy.”
- Sherri Barden, APLus Pharmacy Education
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Figurehead Tee off Against Asthma, $60K Raised
Figurehead Construction's annual golf tribute match, managed by Maxfield and the Zoe Kennedy Foundation, took place at the prestigious Moonah Links Golf Course and St Andrews Brewery. This year’s event was an outstanding success, completely selling out two courses with the enthusiastic support of Figurehead Construction's consultant and subcontractor network.
The Zoe Kennedy Foundation was established by Figurehead in 2020.
In June 2020, Zoe suffered an acute asthma attack and was rushed to hospital, where she was immediately placed on life-support. Four days later, the Kennedy family were devastated to learn that Zoe would not recover.
In partnership with Asthma Australia, Figurehead Group and the Kennedy family established the Zoe Kennedy Foundation. Through grants and PhD Scholarships, the foundation helps fund progressive research into asthma prevention, management and eradication, with a specific focus on the increased risk for teenagers—and in doing so, honours a young life cut short.
Today, over $500,000 has been raised to improve the lives of young people with Asthma.
Zoe Kennedy Foundation Asthma Awareness posters designed by Georgia Naughton
“The foundation’s purpose is to fund ongoing research into critical preventative measures, honouring our own bright life cut short; with a specific focus on awareness around the increased risk of asthma for teenagers.”
— Joe Grasso, Figurehead Group Managing Director
