Meet Our Heroes
Our LUNG FORCE Heroes inspire, encourage and empower us to raise our voices to stand against lung cancer. Learn about their powerful stories today, and share your story to raise awareness about this disease.
Let's celebrate our power to bring about positive change and support those impacted by lung cancer. Join a Walk or start a DIY fundraiser during Turquoise Takeover!
2024 marks the 10th anniversary of the Lung Association’s movement to defeat lung cancer—LUNG FORCE. Through education, advocacy and research, LUNG FORCE is working to ensure that fewer people are diagnosed and those living with the disease live longer. Since 2014, LUNG FORCE has raised over $30M for lifesaving lung cancer research.
Our LUNG FORCE Heroes inspire, encourage and empower us to raise our voices to stand against lung cancer. Learn about their powerful stories today, and share your story to raise awareness about this disease.
Although lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths among Americans, there has been a 44% increase in the survival rate over the past 10 years. Your donations to lifesaving research, education and advocacy make a critical difference in the efforts to defeat this disease.
Getting screened for lung cancer if eligible
Testing your home for radon
Learning about the latest educational information on lung cancer
Wearing turquoise on social media to spread the word
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