The American Lung Association's New York chapter will host its 3rd annual Lung Force Walk Long Island on Oct. 25 at Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, uniting hundreds of participants in the fight against lung cancer and chronic diseases.
The Lung Force Walk brings together families, friends and company teams to rally for the health and wellbeing of people suffering from lung-related medical problems. Participants can choose between a one-mile or three-mile route through the park, with registration and opening ceremonies beginning at 9:30 a.m.
The ALA is a nationwide charity focusing on preventing respiratory ailments and supporting both patients and researchers during the ongoing battle against cancer.
The fundraiser aims to raise $150,000 to support lifesaving lung cancer research, early detection programs and public awareness initiatives.
Lung cancer remains one of the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, according to the ALA, even after the national survival rate improved by more than 44 percent over the past decade.
Funds raised will support the Association’s mission to defeat lung cancer, improve air quality, and reduce the burden of lung disease and tobacco-related illness.
“Thanks to all our amazing volunteers, participants and Lung Force Heroes and Lung Champions, we are truly making an impact on lung cancer in New York,” said Erica Masin, the New York executive director at the ALA in a news release. "We are so proud that here in New York, Lung Force Walks have raised nearly $4 million to help end lung disease since 2015. Nationally, since 2014, Lung Force has raised more than $32 million for lifesaving lung cancer research, expanding our research commitment by 140 percent."
For more information or to register for the walk, visit Lung Force.org/LongIsland.
