About Us
In 2007, four lung cancer patients, and two daughters of these patients united with their Advanced Practice Nurse and two others from Fairview Southdale Hospital to create the First Twin Cities Lung Run/Walk. The success of this event led to the formation of A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation. We know first hand the need for research efforts and awareness of lung cancer treatments. We continue our endeavors to make every second count, to believe each step is a breath of hope, and to share our compassion and support with all, regardless of smoking status.
We know about the inequities of lung cancer funding and know there is a direct correlation to cancer survivorship and the amount of money spent to fund research projects. Breast cancer has an 85% survival rate due in large part to the fact that $13,452 has been spent for every breast cancer death. Compare that with the $1,630* that has been spent for each lung caner death. It is no wonder that lung cancer continues to claim more lives each year than breast, prostate, colon, liver and kidney cancer COMBINED.
We promise to be frugal in the use of funds entrusted to us and will focus on funding research that aligns with our vision to find a cure for lung cancer.
A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
In 2009, Charities Review Council approval was also received.
To date, we are a total volunteer board and have no paid staff.
*In 2007, the National Cancer Institute published this statistic.
