A BREATH OF HOPE LUNG FOUNDATION
Programs
White Ribbon Awareness Program
White Ribbon Awareness Program (WRAP): Approximately 70,000 nonsmokers in the U.S. lose their lives to lung cancer each year. Approximately 20% of all cancer deaths happened to never-smokers (defined as having smoked less than 100 cigarettes in their lifetime). Despite these published statistics, many in the public realm believe that smoking is the only cause of lung cancer which can lead to missed symptoms and late-state diagnoses. There are many causes of lung cancer - from genetic predisposition to family history to radon and asbestos exposure to air quality in general. Approximately 70% of lung cancer patients are diagnosed in stage 3 or 4 - when it is difficult to treat successfully. ABOH reaches 1,000,000 or more people each year with life-saving messages focused on early detection of lung cancer through billboard campaigns, online marketing, social media, public presentations, and awareness program events.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$484.9KPatient and Family Support Programs
Patient & Family Support Programs: The smoking stigma, societal blame and poor prognosis associated with lung cancer lead to high levels of anxiety and sorrow for those who are living with lung cancer, whether they smoked or not. Studies show that the informed, well-educated, and supported patient is better able to participate in shared decision-making with his or her doctor leading to improved health outcomes. To better serve the patient and meet them where they are, ABOH is hosting the first of its kind online, animated patient education program (www.youandlungcancer.com). This program is built on the premise of overcoming illiteracy and is available in Spanish at www.ustedycancerdepulmon.com. The strength of this program is its ability to overcome socioeconomic barriers to educate lung cancer patients and their family members for improved health outcomes. Another component of ABOH's support programs is its patient support program which provides needed services for patients and families, such as rides to treatment (which relies on screened and trained volunteers), companionship visits with peers who have experiences lung cancer, support groups for patients and caregivers, and an annual patient summit with high-level education directed at patients and caregivers living with lung cancer. ABOH is also hosting a local, quarterly grief group for families who have lost a loved one to lung cancer.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$307.8KLung Cancer Research Program
Research Program: Per cancer death and its burden on society, lung cancer research is greatly underfunded. A Breath of Hope (ABOH) has invested well over $2 million dollars in its research program providing competitive $150,000 awards for early career investigators across the country. Many of ABOH funded projects have been published and have led to important discoveries in the field. ABOH's focus on young investigators improves retention of the top talent in this particular cancer field. Funded research projects are carefully vetted by a team of experts, both nationally and locally. We are proud to support some of the most important translational lung cancer research in the nation. ABOH receives its research support mostly from individual donors and families who are living with lung cancer or have endured the loss of a loved one to lung cancer.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2023 – Dec 31, 2023Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$109.2K
Copyright 2026. All rights reserved to Chario Inc. (d.b.a. Impala)