Of Lewis And Clark’s Expedition National Park Foundation And Allegra? Launch MomentousVolunteer Effort For National Parks (NAPSA)—Every step was unexplored territory and there were no maps for guidance. President Thomas Jefferson won Congressional approval to fund Lewis and Clark’s expedition, which would explore the Louisiana Purchase of the young United States, along with some other territories. Seeking a Northwest passage to the Pacific Ocean, Meriwether Lewis prepared for the trip by learning medicine, botany and National Park—Allegra ReliefEffort grants will be used to support volunteer programsin thefollowing National Parks: Badlands National Park, South Dakota Big Hole National Battlefield, Montana e Effigy Mounds National Monument, lowa Fort Clatsop National Memorial, Oregon Fort Larned National HistoricSite, Kansas astronomy, while William Clark was skilled in geography and mapmaking. In addition, they recruited volunteers to accompany them on the trek across these unexplored regions of America. In celebration of Lewis and Clark’s adventure, the National Park Foundation (NPF) and Alle- gra (fexofenadine HCl) 180 mg once daily have partnered for the National Park—Allegra Relief Effort to promote volunteerism through grants to National Parks in states along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. The campaign will also provide information about outdoor preparedness, including health tips on managing seasonal allergies, which affect more than 35 million Americanseach year. “National parks add so much to our lives,” said Jim Maddy, president of the National Park Foundation. “I’m excited about the Relief Effort because it helps spread the word about the importantrole volunteers play every day in National Parksacross the country.” The National Park—Allegra Relief Effort also encourages people to learn about National Park volunteer opportunities in their area. Further, the Relief Effort Fort Scott National Historic Site, Kansas Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site, North Dakota George Washington Carver National Monument, Missouri Homestead National Monumentof America, Nebraska e Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, e Missouri Knife RiverIndian Village National Historic Site, North Dakota Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area, Washington Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, Nebraska North Cascades NationalPark, Washington Whitman Mission National Historic Site, Washington Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming will provide information on being prepared for outdoor activities, including strategies for coping with seasonal allergy symptoms, such as itchy, watery, red eyes, sneezing and runnynose. “Whether you are an experienced adventurer like Lewis and Clark or someone new to outdoor activity, being outside is more enjoyable when you're prepared,” stated Phillip E. Korenblat, MD, Professor of Clinical Medicine at Washington University School of Medicine. “A common health concern in the spring is seasonal allergies, which can be effectively managed if you have the right tools.” For more information on the National Park—Allegra Relief Effort or to receive a map of the Lewis and Clark trail, visit www.NPFAllegraRelief.com or call toll-free at (866) 264-1788. The National Park Foundation is the Congressionally-chartered nonprofit partner of America’s National Parks. Created by Congress in 1967, the NPF strengthens the enduring connection between the American people and their National Parks by raising private funds, making strategic grants, creating innovative part- nerships and increasing public awareness. For more information, visit www.nationalparks.org. Allegra (fexofenadine HCl) 180 mg once daily is a powerful, safe and effective non-sedating antihistamine for the treatment of seasonal allergy symptoms in patients 12 and older. Side effects with Allegra 180 mg once daily are low and mayinclude headache, cold or back pain. Allegra is available by prescription only, and seasonal allergy sufferers should consult their physician or healthcare professional with questions. For additional product information, log on to www.allegra.com. ALG-PR-9546-1
