Be the Face of Change
You Can Be the Face of Change DONATE LCFA is dedicated to changing the face of lung cancer research Lung cancer research has made great strides in the past 10 years. When co-founder Kim Norris’ husband was diagnosed in...
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Hairdressers Can Provide Potentially Life-Saving Information About Lung Cancer to The Black Community
The Lung Cancer Foundation of America is producing a pilot program to help educate hairdressers about simple questions they can ask their clients Lung cancer is a leading cause of death for Black men and women, and research shows…
Sport a White Ribbon this Lung Cancer Awareness Month
Show off Your White Ribbon to Show Commitment to Lung Cancer Awareness Send a meaningful message without saying a word by wearing or displaying a ribbon this November (or anytime). Wear a white ribbon of support and advocacy! Show...
An Amazing NSCLC Advocate: Meet Colleen Conner Ziegler
The path to becoming a lung cancer advocate is seldom a straight one. For some, being an advocate comes somewhat naturally, while others might be reluctant to throw their hat in the ring. Serving as an advocate might just...
Annabelle Gurwitch and chef Amar Santana partner with Lung Cancer Foundation of America (LCFA) for Day at the Chef’s Table in support of lung cancer research
Inaugural gastronomical challenge and fundraiser helps fund Lung Cancer Foundation of America’s Young Investigator grants New York Times bestselling author, actor, and activist, and former Dinner and a Movie host Annabelle Gurwitch is teaming up with celebrity chef Amar…
Lung Cancer Patient Advocacy
Dusty Donaldson never considered a life of advocacy. In fact, in 2005, she was 51 years old, mother of three, and enjoying a career in journalism and media relations that she’d worked hard to excel at. It was via...
Smoking and Lung Cancer: David’s Story
In 1973, David Sturges' father died of a heart attack. He was just 62 years old. At that time, David had been a smoker for eight years. A fatal heart attack would, by all measures, seem the perfect impetus...
Symptom Free Lung Cancer Diagnosis
In 2016, then 46 year old James Hiter was a streaker. In fact, he still is, despite a shocking, and symptom free lung cancer diagnosis. No, James does not spend his time naked, rather he is an avid runner....
People living with lung cancer launch a social media takeover!
The four-hour live event will feature the passions, pursuits, and real lives of people #livingwithlungcancer on Lung Cancer Foundation of America’s social platforms for World Lung Cancer Day, August 1st Join dozens of patient advocates living with lung cancer…
Father’s Day Stories: Men Living With Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer Foundation of America is celebrating the contributions that fathers make to their children's lives by sharing these heartfelt stories of amazing fathers⸺who are also men living with lung cancer. As members of the LCFA Speakers Bureau, James,...