LUNG FORCE Heroes Advocate for Lung Health on Capitol Hill

This year's Advocacy Day in Washington D.C. took on a special importance as 114 LUNG FORCE Heroes appealed to members of Congress to protect and defend:

- lung cancer research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH);

- critical public health prevention and protections at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC); and

- Medicaid, which one in five people in the U.S. rely on to access healthcare.

In total, advocates conducted 174 meetings with members of Congress from 45 states.

Contact Your Elected Officials and Help Finish the Job Started by LUNG FORCE Heroes

Today, we're asking everyone who cares about lung health to contact their elected officials in Congress and tell them to protect the CDC, NIH and Medicaid. Let’s finish the job started by our volunteer advocates!

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Our sincere and heartfelt thanks go out to the dedicated LUNG FORCE Heroes and advocates across the country who stepped up on April 9 to protect lung health and lifesaving research. Watch and share this inspiring video of our LUNG FORCE Heroes calling on Congress to protect Medicaid.

Spring Cleaning Safely

Before you start your spring cleaning and decluttering, take a few minutes to learn about the dangers of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Harmful VOCs are found in thousands of everyday cleaning and personal care products.

WATCH: VOCs & Lung Health

READ: Cleaning Supplies & Household Chemicals

Mold is also frequently found in homes. Inhaling mold can cause coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, nasal congestion and sore throat, and can worsen asthma and COPD symptoms. Learn how to protect yourself and your family from mold in the home: Mold 101: Proven Ways to Eliminate Dangerous Mold.

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Physician Isaac Soliman is on a mission to make people aware of the dangers of sarcoidosis. Isaac’s father, Abe, died of sarcoidosis after a lung transplant and years of living with the physical and emotional effects of the disease. April is Sarcoidosis Awareness Month, and Dr. Soliman asks that you read about his father and offers tips for living with sarcoidosis.

READ: Father's Death Leads Doctor to Raise Awareness for Sarcoidosis

Become a Better Breathers Club Facilitator and Make a Positive Impact in Your Community

Better Breathers Club Facilitators lead groups of adults living with chronic lung disease, offering positive support, education and social connection.

Members say the Clubs help them cope with their lung disease and symptoms, and live happier, healthier lives.

Contact [email protected] if you are interested in becoming a trained facilitator in your community.

Start on a Path to Better Health

If you’re looking for community, connection and overall wellbeing, join the Lung Association’s Patient & Caregiver Network (PCN).

As a PCN Member, you’ll get access to the Wellness Hub, plus benefits like online communities and discussion groups.

The PCN Wellness Hub has resources to enhance your lung health and overall wellbeing. It's designed to help your mind and body thrive.

Learn more about this free membership and watch a sample breathing practice.

Reliable Income and Tax Savings With a CGA

Make your retirement more secure while helping to defeat lung cancer and reduce the impact of lung disease. By creating a charitable gift annuity (CGA) with the American Lung Association, you’ll receive a fixed annual income for life with tax benefits. Plus, if you’re age 70 ½ or older, you can fund your gift with a one?time, tax?free distribution from your IRA. See how a CGA works and how you can benefit.

A special thank you to our Lung Cancer Advocate Engagement Supporters: Merck, AstraZeneca, Genentech, Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Systems, Inc., Novartis, Pfizer, Bristol Myers Squibb, Intuitive, Novocure and Regeneron.