Meet HOPE Summit Keynote Speaker Sean Swarner
Sean Swarner was diagnosed with cancer twice, climbed Mt. Everest with one lung, and reached the highest peaks on all seven continents.
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Advocacy and Policy: What to Expect in Washington in 2024
Read Time: 2 minutes The LUNGevity Action Network was joined by Monica Popp for a conversation about what’s happening in Washington, DC, this election year. Monica is a political -
Top 5 Most Popular Blogs from 2023
LUNGevity blogs share personal stories, research updates, scientific meeting takeaways, policy news, and much more. Joining our Email List will help you stay updated on these -
10 Inspiring Lessons from Fran Bruno and Jessica Trovato, Racing to Stop Lung Cancer
What if running a marathon could transform lung cancer? Meet Fran Bruno and Jessica Trovato, two powerful women who share their unique yet connected stories with us. Both lost -
United for a Cure: Leon Burns and Open Technology Group at Breathe Deep TOGETHER
When Leon Burns III stepped up to lead, he didn’t just take charge of a business. He embraced a philosophy—a blend of hard work, honesty, and integrity—rooted deeply within his -
Running the TCS New York City Marathon: A Journey to Raise Lung Cancer Awareness and Honor my Mother's Memory
This November 5 th, my children and I will be lacing up our sneakers for a cause close to my heart: raising money and awareness for lung cancer as proud members of Team LUNGevity -
His Rare Cancer Diagnosis Led to An Unexpected Life Change
There aren’t many life changes as big as a lung cancer diagnosis. And when Xavier Sanders was told he had cancer, he saw all the different ways his life was about to change for the -
Laurie’s Path to Finding the Right Doctor, the Right Test, and the Right Treatment
Laurie Seligman, a 57-year-old bookkeeper living in Texas, had a lingering cough, but over-the-counter cough syrup seemed to help, so she didn’t think much of it and she continued -
6 Months. $22K Raised. 65.5 Miles Ran. 1 Life-Changing Conference.
In March 2023, Marlys Carlson was diagnosed with stage IV non-small cell lung cancer. This news was a total shock and absolutely heartbreaking for her and her family. Steph, Marlys -
Embracing Joy: Kat’s Shift in Perspective After Being Diagnosed With Lung Cancer
Katherine Adelufosi had always been a private person. Through her experiences, she now understands the value of openness and vulnerability. "There were times I have hesitated to -
Summer Fun: Create Your Own Fundraisers for LUNGevity!
Thank you to everyone who embraced summer by transforming their favorite activities into impactful fundraisers! Here are some heartwarming and fun ways our supporters have recently -
Climbing Mountains for Lung Cancer: Jay Fundraises in Memory of His Sister Kim
Jay Mathers traveled to Nepal in October 2022 with his sights set on summiting Mt. Ama Dablam. This iconic Himalayan mountain is a stunning 22,349 ft. Due to dangerous conditions