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NOVEMBER IS LUNG CANCER AWARENESS MONTH!
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2ND ANNUAL BIKE-A-THON FOR LUNG CANCER

Friday, July 4, 2008

Dutchess County, NY

9:00am

LCA-NY volunteer, Deb Potash Turner and her planning committee, Rhea Finkelstein, Michele Kraushaar, Lynn Leventhal, Judy Ward, and Carson Woods, have finalized the details for the 2nd Annual Bike-A-Thon to benefit LCA.  This July 4th join other riders for a 15 or 30 mile ride through rolling farmland in scenic Dutchess County, NY.  The ride culminates with a lunch in the Big Barn at Meadowland Farm in Clinton Corners.  For more information and to register, email bikathon@gmail.com

 

KURT KUSMIERSKI 2ND ANNUAL MEMORIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

Friday, August 1, 2008

The Links at Ivy Ridge

Akron, NY

10:30am

For the second year, Sandi Kusmierski is holding a golf tournament in honor of her husband, Kurt, and his courageous fight against lung cancer.  On behalf of LCA, Sandi and her sponsors, Nortel Networks and RONCO C & E, Inc, invite you to come out and enjoy a relaxing 18 holes.  Registration begins at 9:30am followed by a shotgun start at 10:30am.  Cocktails and dinner will follow.  All proceeds will go to LCA.  For more information on registration and sponsorships please contact Sandi Kusmierski or Althea Luehrsen.  Come out and play golf for a great cause!

 

 

THE NETTA RUN

Sunday, August 10, 2008

Salisbury, MA

11:00am

Come out and enjoy a long ride along the MA Coast to raise awareness for lung cancer.  For the third year, LCA-MA advocate Maria Hurley and friends are putting together a motorcycle ride in honor of her best friend, Netta Sala and community leader Barbara Sheehan who courageously battled lung cancer.  At the end of the ride, enjoy live music from local band, Hard Attack, great food and raffles.  All proceeds from the event benefit LCA.  For more information and to register, visit the Netta Run website

DRIVE FOR HOPE

Monday, August 11, 2008

Bishops Bay Country Club

Middleton, WI

With your help, Drive for Hope, can create hope for those touched by lung cancer and honor those who have lost their battle with the disease.  Come out for a day of golf, dinner, and a silent auction!  The success of this event depends on the generosity of individuals and organizations like you who want to make a difference.  All proceeds benefit the University of Wisconsin Paul P. Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center.  For more information please contact Drive for Hope, 608.288.5341.

 

4TH ANNUAL ROBERT'S RACE FOR LUNG CANCER RESEARCH

Saturday, August 16, 2008

North Monument Park

Colorado Springs, CO

9:00am

Please come out for the 4th Annual Robert's Race for Lung Cancer Research.  Robert Stubenvoll's family and friends put together this race after he lost his battle with lung cancer at the young age of 33.  Come out and enjoy the 5K run/walk and Kids' Fun Run.  All proceeds will benefit the LUNGevity Foundation.  Show your support and sign up today in honor of a loved one.  For more information contact Sonja Stubenvoll, 303-913-1980.

 

2ND ANNUAL TWIN CITIES LUNG RUN/WALK

Saturday, September 13, 2008

Lake Calhoun

Minneapolis, MN

9:15am

Come out and promote awareness of lung cancer.  All money raised will go help fund research projects focused on finding new treatments to combat the disease.  The event consists of a 5K run and a 5K or 1 mile walk.  Refreshments will be provided after the walk and live music by Kevin Bowe and Alison Scott will highlight the event!  Come out and help because each step is a breath of hope!  For more information contact abreathofhope@mchsi.com.  To register for the event please visit www.abreathofhope.org.  

 

TWIN CITIES WALK TO LIVE AND BREATHE

Sunday, October 12, 2008

Lake Normandale

Bloomington, MN

9:00am

Come out to support lung cancer survivors and their families.  Proceeds from this 1.1 mile fun walk will benefit the LUNGevity Foundation.  For more information and to register, please visit the Twin Cities Walk to Live and Breathe webpage.

 

2ND ANNUAL LUNGSTRONG 15K RUN & 5K RUN WALK

Saturday, October 18, 2008

Jetton Village

Lake Norman, NC

8:00am

Help kick off National Lung Cancer Awareness Month and join us in the fight against lung cancer by participating in the 2nd Annual LungStrong 15K/5K at Jetton Village in Lake Norman NC.

The event features Live Music, a Wall of Honor, Massages, Prizes, Inflatables for the kids and much, much more.  All proceeds will benefit the LUNGevity Foundation.  For more information and to register for this event, please visit us at www.lungstrong.com

 

3RD ANNUAL BOSTON AREA LUNG CANCER WALK/FUN RUN

Saturday, November 1, 2008

Castle Island

South Boston, MA

9:00am

Please help us bring awareness, education and reserach dollars to lung cancer!  All proceeds from this event will benefit the LUNGevity Foundation. The Boston Area lung Cancer walk consists of a committee of individuals who have been affected by this disease in someway.  For those who can not travel to Boston for the event the Boston Walk welcomes anyone who wishes to become a Satellite Walker.  For more information and to register for this event, please visit us at www.bostonlungcancerwalk.com.

 

DFW Walk for LUNGevity

Saturday, November 1, 2008

River Legacy Park

Arlington, Texas

9:00am

The DFW Walk for LUNGevity is a family fun event benefiting lung cancer research.  Please come out and show your support!  The Walk/Fun Run, refreshments, family day events and information tables will be designed to raise awareness and honor those affected by lung cancer.  All proceeds will benefit the LUNGevity Foundation.  To register online visit www.lungevity.org/dfwwalk and for the event website visit www.lcwalk.com