Free to Breathe Stroll weekend gave survivors, caregivers, mates, household, medical employees, and different supporters a possibility to affix forces to fund lung most cancers analysis.
Stroll occasions came about in Chicago and Kansas Metropolis, and others have been invited to affix the Free to Breathe Anyplace Stroll in their very own neighborhoods. Walkers and their groups will proceed to fundraise via the top of the yr.
In Kansas Metropolis, 120 members raised $20,000 and loved an uplifting day of group which included a 3-mile stroll route. Particular due to committee members Stephanie Brunkhorst, Steve Shelton, and Shana Abdullah for his or her efforts to deliver the occasion to life. Steve shared his personal lung most cancers story through the opening ceremony.
Chicago‘s stroll introduced 550 members collectively who raised over $140,000 for analysis. The morning featured household pleasant actions resembling face portray and tae kwon do, in addition to a 2-mile stroll route. LCRF board member Tejal Patel was the emcee for the opening ceremony, and Michelle Cihla shared her story as a survivor.
Be taught extra in regards to the Free to Breathe program at LCRF.org/stroll.
Anyplace Stroll groups participated from locations as different as California, Colorado, New Hampshire, and Washington, DC – with extra strolling within the coming weeks. Watch the Free to Breathe Anyplace Stroll opening ceremony right here:
2024 Anyplace Stroll Opening Ceremony
Beneath are just a few photographs from every occasion. Please ship your individual photographs to occasions@LCRF.org! View full photograph albums right here:
