I Have Cancer. And I Can't Imagine Losing My Healthcare.
June 21, 2017 | Ashley M.
Ashley M. shares her story about battling lung cancer and why healthcare coverage is important to her. Read her story and stand with the American Lung Association to tell our Senators to protect American's healthcare.
Supporting Survivors Today and Every Day
June 2, 2017 | Editorial Staff
Every year on the first Sunday of June, local events are organized throughout the country in support of cancer survivors. National Cancer Survivor Day® is a celebration and rally of support for survivors.
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National Volunteer Week: Texas teen volunteers as lung cancer advocate after personal tragedy
April 26, 2017 | Editorial Staff
It's National Volunteer Week, and at the American Lung Association, volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization. Whether making calls to their lawmakers, working the registration table at a LUNG FORCE Walk, or leading an Open Airways for Schools class, we depend on volunteers to advance our mission to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.
Women for Lung Health through the Decades
March 16, 2017 | Editorial Staff
Much of our success wouldn't have been possible without the help of the many inspirational women who have advanced our mission along the way. In honor of Women's History Month, we recognize and thank the trailblazing women championing lung health.
Remembering Emily Bissel in Honor of Women's History Month
March 3, 2017 | Editorial Staff
As the American Lung Association celebrates Women's History Month this March, we remember the legacy and accomplishments of one woman who was a pioneering public health hero, Emily Bissell.
Protecting My Child from Nicotine Addiction
February 1, 2017 | April Hasson
When I was in high school, I smoked. I was 14 or 15 when I tried my first cigarette. It seemed like everyone smoked, and a lot of my friends from high school still do. Access to cigarettes was simple.
Why We All Need to Come Together and Fight for Healthcare Coverage
January 31, 2017 | Editorial Staff
More than 32 million Americans have some kind of lung disease - asthma, COPD (which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis), lung cancer, pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis or others - and each of them know that when you struggle to breathe, that's all that matters.
Where does your donation go?
January 23, 2017
| John F. Emanuel, JD
Gifts to the American Lung Association come in many different forms - one-time donations, memorials, planned giving, funds raised through events, such as Fight For Air Climbs or LUNG FORCE Walks. No matter how you give, as good stewards, we are committed to making your donation go as far as possible with proven-effective strategies.
Happy Birthday, EACH Breath
January 6, 2017 | Editorial Staff
We've put together a few highlights from the past year, taking a look at some of the most popular posts and a few hidden gems you might've missed.
2016 - The Year in Lung Health
December 27, 2016 | Editorial Staff
Your lungs may not know it, but they just had a very important year! Looking back at 2016, we see a year of great change, challenges and progress in our mission to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.