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May 15, 2025

Ella Roberta Adoo-Kissi-Debrah was born happy and healthy in 2004, and by the age of seven was diagnosed with asthma. Sadly in 2013, Ella passed away, and her death, caused by a severe asthma attack exacerbated by air pollution, which led to a landmark ruling recognising air pollution as a direct cause of death.

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Step up for Clean Air

Ella Roberta Adoo-Kissi-Debrah was born happy and healthy in 2004, and by the age of seven was diagnosed with asthma. Sadly in 2013, Ella passed away, and her death, caused by a severe asthma attack exacerbated by air pollution, which led to a landmark ruling recognising air pollution as a direct cause of death.

Louise Thomas
May 15, 2025

We are honoured to be part of this event on Clean Air Day (19 June).

Ella Roberta Adoo-Kissi-Debrah was born happy and healthy in 2004, and by the age of seven was diagnosed with asthma. Sadly in 2013, Ella passed away, and her death, caused by a severe asthma attack exacerbated by air pollution, which led to a landmark ruling recognising air pollution as a direct cause of death.

Around, Lewisham (where Ella lived), the event will involve different groups monitoring their routes including using AirTrack.

Update 23 May: this event with now take place in Central London, from Great Ormond Street Hospital to Parliament

Please join the event from from Great Ormond Street Hospital to Parliament