In memory of Phyllis
Emanuel Gilbert, Blakely G. Burke, and the thousands of men and women who have
been affected by lung cancer.
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November
starts the National Lung Cancer Awareness Month campaign. Please
participate in the fight against lung cancer by joining us at the 5th Annual
Race for Breath 5K in Virginia Beach.
The Race for
Breath Lung Cancer 5K Run/Walk has become a premier event in the fight against
lung cancer. In total, Race for Breath has raised over $350,000 for lung
cancer research, education, advocacy, and treatment. This year the goals
are even loftier----through the Race for Breath Lung Cancer 5K, The Race for
Breath Foundation plans to raise $100,000 for The Lung Cancer Alliance
, the only national
non-profit organization dedicated solely to advocating for people living with
lung cancer or at risk for the disease. The Lung Cancer Alliance’s initiative
is to make fighting lung cancer a priority for more people and change public
perceptions about the disease. The Lung Cancer Alliance is also committed to
advancing a lung cancer research public policy agenda.
In addition to raising
funds for The Lung Cancer Alliance, The Race for Breath Foundation is committed
to educating the public about lung cancer, its risk factors, prevention, and
early detection. With no known cure for lung cancer, prevention and early
detection are key. In 2006, the American Cancer Society estimated that there
would be over 174,470 new cases of lung cancer , and an estimated 162,460 people will die of lung cancer. That is
why it is so important to detect lung cancer early and to prevent people from
getting this horrible disease! You can help in the fight against lung cancer!
Join the Race for Breath team!
The Run/Walk
event is open to all participants who seek a challenge, a runner-friendly
course or just a fun and healthy way to support Lung Cancer awareness. The race
features a very scenic route along the Virginia
Beach oceanfront.
Make the Race for Breath an annual tradition for you, your friends, and your
family!