Former KPMG Chairman and CEO Lynne Doughtie Assumes Role as Chair of LUNGevity’s Board of Directors
LUNGevity is excited to announce the appointment of Lynne Doughtie, former KPMG chairman and CEO, as chair of its Board of Directors. Doughtie, who has served as a dedicated member of the LUNGevity Board since 2016, brings a wealth of experience and personal commitment to LUNGevity’s mission.
“Having lost both my mother and grandmother to lung cancer, I am passionate about increasing the quality of life and survivorship for all those impacted by the disease,” said Doughtie. “I am honored to serve in this new role as Chair, and I look forward to collaborating with the Board to accelerate research and drive meaningful impact.”
LUNGevity is grateful to Alex Stern for serving as Board chair since 2017. His guidance has led us to become the leading lung cancer organization in the country.
Gear Up for Spring Activities: Make a Difference
This spring LUNGevity is thrilled to offer numerous ways to make an impact in the lung cancer community near you and across the country. Whether you want to get active and build endurance, create your own fundraiser, or gather with other patients, survivors, and caregivers at our annual HOPE Summit, LUNGevity offers options for all!
HOPE Summit 2024: Still Time to Register
Registration is still open for HOPE Summit 2024, which we are excited to host in Atlanta, Georgia, this year. This weekend-long conference combines learning how to live with lung cancer and creating friendships that last beyond the event.
HOPE Summit is a unique event for all people impacted by lung cancer—those living with lung cancer, survivors, caregivers, and now whole families. The weekend features medical experts, inspirational speakers, a resource fair, peer-to-peer connection, and activities for children grades 1-12. HOPE Summit is free to attend. If you have not booked your hotel room yet, make sure you do so by April 10 to get the special group rate.
eRACE for Lung Cancer Hope Month
Registration will open in April for eRACE Lung Cancer. This mileage and fundraising challenge is built for those who have a passion for friendly competition and a desire to run, swim, or cycle for a common goal: to erase lung cancer.
When you register in April, you can start building your team or register as an individual, pick your favorite activity, and set your fundraising goal. Then, get ready to have fun logging your miles throughout the month of May.
Endurance Athletes Fundraising for Team LUNGevity
Participate in one of LUNGevity’s Official Charity Partner endurance events happening year-round or choose your preferred event through our B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Bib) program. When you complete an endurance event with LUNGevity, you are raising funds and crossing the finish line for the many who are and will be impacted by lung cancer.
Fundraise to Celebrate Your Milestone Moment
Celebrate an important moment in your life and help others by fundraising for the lung cancer community. Any donations – big or small – can make a difference. Easily create your own fundraiser for a birthday, anniversary, or special occasion.
Donate Monthly & Create More Cherished Family Moments
Monthly donations help power work that’s transforming lung cancer and helping people live longer and fuller lives with the disease. That’s more birthdays, more cherished family moments, and more time. Sign up today!
Science and Research Corner
From Leukemia to ALK+ NSCLC: Finding a New Way to Overcome Drug Resistance
LUNGevity checked in with 2022 research awardee Angel Qin, MD, on her project looking into a new treatment for ALK+ lung cancer that could also help us understand how drug resistance develops.
Not only do we have a chance to see if there are real benefits for patients who are running out of treatment options, but we’ve also built a lot of opportunities to learn more about ALK-positive lung cancer into our protocol.
—Angel Qin, MD, University of Michigan
Using T cells to Tackle Drug Resistance in EGFR+ Lung Cancer
LUNGevity-funded researcher Alexandre Reuben, PhD, is looking to leverage the body’s immune system to combat drug resistance in people with EGFR+ lung cancer.
T cells are a part of our immune system and help fight infections and protect us from disease. We take T cells and modify specific receptors found on their cell surfaces. The hope is that these modified T cell receptors will allow the immune system to better identify and kill tumor cells.
—Alexandre Reuben, PhD, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Be sure to check out LUNGevity’s Patient Gateways for curated research news about your specific type of lung cancer.
Michelle Futrell Appointed to Board of Cancer Action Coalition of Virginia (CACV)
Michelle Futrell, Director of Lung Cancer Screening Programs and Initiatives at LUNGevity, has been voted onto the Board of Cancer Action Coalition of Virginia (CACV). She was also appointed co-lead on their new Virginia Lung Cancer Roundtable. CACV is responsible for developing the state cancer plan every five years, among other initiatives. We are excited that LUNGevity, through Michelle, will have a voice at this important table.
The Virginia Lung Cancer Roundtable (VLCRT) is focused on increasing lung cancer screening and early detection rates in Virginia as outlined in the Virginia Cancer Plan.
LUNGevity Awards Travel Scholarships to Survivors to Attend One Voice Against Cancer (OVAC) Lobby Day
LUNGevity was proud to participate in the 2024 One Voice Against Cancer (OVAC) Grassroots Lobby Day. OVAC is a coalition of over 50 organizations representing people with cancer, providers, and researchers that advocate for increased funding for cancer research, prevention, and early detection. This year, LUNGevity was pleased to offer travel scholarships to two outstanding lung cancer advocates, Deb Violette from Maine and Bill Morris from Tennessee.
Along with LUNGevity’s Senior Director of Government Affairs and more than 70 other advocates, Deb and Bill met with their legislators to ask that they prioritize funding for the National Institutes of Health, the National Cancer Institute, and the cancer prevention and control programs at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Would you like to get involved in lung cancer advocacy? The LUNGevity Action Network is your hub for advocacy news, resources, and actions that you can use to send a message to your legislators.
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