. >> this year's big draw at the philadelphia event was the program's partnership with charlie mack'sfor peace weekend bringing in lots of stars in sports and music. >> they meet with them, they talk with them. it was a perfect match. >> a program like this, and a woman like maria battle and a man like charlie mack has the ability to unify the community. >> coming here, trying to raise awareness educate kids about asthma, about getting better health information. about living a healthy life. and this allows us to do that. >> now in its ninth year, the program is still growing. they're having a clear impact on health care costs. >> i want to continue doing what we're doing in a bigger way, because we can do more. >> with asthma affecting some 9 million children in the u.s., maria knows there's a bit fight ahead. >> she's wouldn't super bowl with healthy hoops. this is a miracle. >> i am blessed to be able to have a job that i can go into the community and bring these type of programs to the community. it's a joy that i can help save one life. that we can change one life. it energizes me