July news
Upcoming Activities at LUNGevity
Kick Off Lung Cancer Awareness Month with Breathe Deep TOGETHER!
LUNGevity is partnering with the American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative (ALCSI) to lead the charge to transform lung cancer and change public health.
Join us in person in Boston, DC, or NYC for Lung Health Resource Fairs and Community Walks on Saturday, October 26. Breathe Deep ANYWHERE helps you bring lung cancer awareness to your neighborhood by hosting your own walk or activity on October 26 or throughout November.
Ready to make a difference? Register early and add five friends and family to your team by July 24 to snag a special edition Breathe Deep beanie!
Connect with Experts Worldwide: ILCSC 2024 Registration Open Now
Registration is OPEN for LUNGevity’s International Lung Cancer Survivorship Conference (ILCSC)! Join this free, online event September 20-21 from anywhere around the world in the comfort of your own home. Hear from a star-studded lineup of lung cancer experts discussing the latest advances in research and treatment.
With special biomarker breakout sessions, on-demand sessions covering the basics of lung cancer, a long-term survivorship panel, and an agenda packed with a who’s who of international lung cancer experts, there is something for everyone at this year’s ILCSC.
Check out the full agenda and register today.
👋 JOIN US LIVE: Don’t miss the Facebook Live on August 1 at 11:30 am ET for the World Lung Cancer Day: Stories of Survivorship conversation. Hear how research has made a difference in the lives of three lung cancer survivors and why they’re excited for ILCSC.
Team LUNGevity Takes on Miami and Paris
We are thrilled to announce that Team LUNGevity is expanding to two new incredible races: the Life Time Miami Marathon and Half and the Schneider Electric Paris Marathon. Registration for both races is now open!
Experience the sunny Miami skies or picturesque streets of Paris while helping fuel vital lung cancer research with every mile. Start planning your trip today, and let's race to stop lung cancer together!
Understanding HER2+ NSCLC and the Latest Treatment Advances: Facebook Live Event
Navigating a diagnosis of HER2+ non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) can be overwhelming, with a myriad of questions about treatment options and what to expect. To help patients and caregivers make informed decisions, LUNGevity is hosting a special Facebook Live event on July 31 at 12 pm ET featuring Ibiayi Dagogo-Jack, MD, a leading expert in lung cancer.
During this live session, Dr. Dagogo-Jack will cover:
- What HER2 biomarkers are and their significance in NSCLC
- Current treatment options for HER2+ NSCLC
- What patients and caregivers should expect during treatment
Don't miss out! Mark your calendar for July 31 at 12 pm ET and join us on Facebook Live.
LUNGevity Action Network’s Advocacy 101 Webinar Series
Join the LUNGevity Action Network's final webinar in the Advocacy 101 series, "Patient Advocacy & Self-Advocacy 101," on Monday, August 26, at 3 pm ET. Hear from experts, including Brandon Leonard, Senior Director of Government Affairs, Lauren Humphries, Associate Director of Constituent Engagement, Angela James, Associate Director of Community Engagement & Care Navigation, lung cancer patient and advocate Aurora Lucas, and oncology nurse navigator and patient advocate Kathleen Gamblin as they discuss the importance of self- and patient advocacy. Register to learn how to become an empowered advocate or start from the beginning with the series introduction here.
Sign up for emails from the LUNGevity Action Network to stay updated on news, events, and action alerts, or visit the Take Action page for the latest advocacy campaigns.
Resource Highlight: Create a Will or Estate Plan in 15 Minutes
If you already have a will in place, today is a great day to make sure it's up to date. If you don't yet have a will, all you need is 15 minutes to create one. LUNGevity has made it free for all people, whether or not they have lung cancer, to create a will with our partner organization, FreeWill. Please feel free to share this with others in your family who may benefit.
Lemonade for LUNGevity
🍋 Squeeze in some family fun & host a lemonade stand for lung cancer! Big cheers to the dynamic duo, Sydney and Charli. Their delightful lemonade stand brought refreshing drinks to their neighborhood and a surge of support for LUNGevity. These young stars have shown that every sip counts towards a cause. Our cups are full of gratitude and joy for these amazing fundraisers!
Start planning your stand: Our ready-to-use resources mean your family can get straight to the FUN! Visit our Create-Your-Own fundraising page for more ways to get involved.
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