Your support in 2018 helped us reach these milestones
Through generous donations, tributes, and our valued partnerships and sponsors, 2018 was an outstanding year for LCFA.
Each year has been an opportunity to see strides made in lung cancer research. Here’s a glimpse at what you helped the LCFA team accomplish toward our mission:
lung cancer community
Shared milestone lung cancer stories
Over 102,000 website visits to read survivor stories
Stories of inspirational people living with lung cancer. Testimonies illustrating how research breakthroughs in lung cancer diagnosis and treatment are changing the lives of people diagnosed with lung cancer.
latest research education
Launched an innovative video series
Hope With Answers: Where lung cancer patients consult with leading lung cancer doctors. An on-demand video series you can watch anytime, anywhere.
Currently 18 videos on important topics of lung cancer research, diagnosis, and treatment – more coming in 2019!
lung cancer awareness
Raised awareness through impactful statistics and meaningful stories
966.78% increase in new visitors to LCFA’s Lung Cancer Awareness Month page.
62,150,000 digital impression via LCFA’s satellite media tour during November for Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
lung cancer awareness
Amplified our awareness messaging
Through social media, we are raising our voice to get the message out about the need for funding lung cancer research. Our message volume has increased over 45% with over 1,400,000 impressions in the digital world.
Hear about milestones throughout the year
research advancement
Funded more grants for lung cancer research
In 2018, in partnership with the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer, LCFA funded $800,000 in lung cancer research grants, for the second year. That is:
- 4 grants
- 4 young investigators
- $200,000 awarded per grant for 2 years of work
In our 11-year history, LCFA has been able to award over $3 million in lung cancer research grants. Watch for additional new grants and scholarships in 2019.
mission accountability
Continued strategic planning and partnerships with lung cancer experts
Since LCFA’s founding, the unwavering dedication of our Board of Directors and Scientific Advisory Board has helped our mission come to life.
As a result, LCFA is staying on course for funding impactful lung cancer research by:
- The innovative partnership with IASLC to fund young investigators in lung cancer research the last 8 years.
- Building a network of leading lung cancer doctors to help educate and explain the latest research and clinical trials.