Home / Get Involved / Awards / Lung Ambition Awards Lung Ambition Awards For more information about the Lung Ambition Awards, please visit our award site here. 2024 Key Dates Grant Status: CLOSED Applications Open: November 1, 2023 Application Deadline: February 29, 2024 Anticipated Notice of Decision: April 2024 Award Eligibility The focus of the research should be lung cancer within the following areas: Research into early detection lung cancer methodologies, including but not limited to screening, incidental pulmonary nodules OR blood-based testing. Early detection research among those not meeting current screening criteria would be welcomed. Research into ways in which institutions/systems can improve the timeliness and/or coordination of care along the lung cancer patient pathway. Research into ways to address disparities and improve equity in lung cancer care. The competition will be open to projects across the spectrum of clinicians and researchers that touch lung cancer. The Research Committee has the discretion to allocate quantity of funds and number of awards granted based on the submissions received. The maximum amount granted is $50K per submission. Each applicant will be limited to 1 submission per PI. Individuals can be co-Investigators on multiple submissions. Each submission must be sent to the Lung Cancer Canada office via the application form below; no application shall be accepted if it is not sent through the form. Conference/travel support will be limited to $1000. Each application must contain a clear statement of any other agencies to which the proposal has been sent. Other support expected or received should be documented. Where a centre has equipment that can be used in support of the study, requests for such funding should not be included in the application unless they are above and beyond the standard of care (e.g. CT- scans, biomarker testing, if that is usually available within the centre etc.) Successful applicants are required to submit a progress report twelve months after the award is made and to submit their findings for presentation at a Canadian conference prior to publication elsewhere. Proposals will be reviewed and recommended for funding on the basis of high scientific merit, feasibility, and relevance to the Canadian Lung Cancer community. Funds successfully awarded must be spent within Canada, but proposals may involve more than one centre. Candidates must identify a host institution in Canada that will receive and administer the funds. Residents and fellows are welcome to apply. In the application form, please identify one of the co-investigators (C I) as the Co- PI, who will be mentoring the resident/fellow during the project. Application Process The application process consists of a Letter of Intent, completion of the submission form below, and full Lung Ambition application, which requires the following: A summary of the proposed research (maximum of 2 pages, single-spaced, maximum of 4 supporting figures or tables). An impact statement, which addresses the potential of the project to exert a sustained, powerful, influence on the research field(s) involved and how this work will reduce lung cancer incidence, reduce mortality, or improve patient quality of life. The statement should explicitly describe how the project will promote major advancement in lung cancer research, aiming to accelerate and focus the knowledge gained from scientific findings, in the short- to medium- term, into outcomes such as optimized patient care, improved treatment, or reduced burden. A public, non-scientific summary (up to 500 words). Budget – including justification for supplies, equipment, and personnel associated with the research project. This must include the number of personnel required to complete the work, a description of their experience and/or education level, and their commitment to the project. If your project is part of a larger initiative, please list the other sources of funding. However, the portion of the project proposed in this grant should not be covered by other sources of funding. Please note: Indirect costs** are NOT eligible expenses. The names of the investigator(s) and CCVs for the PI and any co-PIs. A statement of support from the applicant’s institution with confirmation that the proposed research is feasible in that institution. NOTE: ALL fields are required, including the attachment, in order to submit. If you do not see the confirmation page after submitting then your submission was not sent. Please verify that all fields have been completed. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact [email protected]. Get Involved Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health Give a Breath 5k Lung Cancer Patient Summits - Hope is Here. Hope Army Participant photos Sign Up Volunteer Join Our Mailing List Shop Lung Cancer Canada Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2022 Evening of Hope Recap Evening of Hope 2021 Recap World Lung Cancer Day Events Event Photo Galleries Fundraising Geoffrey Ogram Memorial Research Fund Elizabeth Dessureault Memorial Fund Kayla's Angel Fund Mike Bossy Memorial Fund Awards Geoffrey Ogram Memorial Research Grant Lung Ambition Awards #HopeUNITES Support Materials Alberta Patient Meetup Ottawa CIRCLE Winnipeg Lung Cancer Support Group The Grove Current News CANADA'S PREMIER LUNG CANCER FUNDRAISING & AWARENESS EVENT RETURNS JUNE 1st: GIVE A BREATH 5K TORONTO, May 29, 2024 /CNW/ - Lung cancer remains one of the most underfunded and overlooked cancers in Canada, despite being the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Lung Cancer Canada is calling on all Canadians to join the movement for change by participating in the Give a Breath 5K, the nation's premier fundraising and awareness event dedicated to supporting the lung cancer community. Founded by Tim Monds and his family in 2019, Give a Breath began as a local 5K walk/run in Edmonton and has since grown into a nationwide event. This year's event will take place on June 1st in Edmonton, Halifax, Toronto, Vancouver, and virtually, allowing participants from all over Canada to join in support. "Lung Cancer Canada is thrilled to be partnering with the Monds Family and our event hosts across the country for such an important event," said Shem Singh, Executive Director, Lung Cancer Canada. "With lung cancer impacting more Canadians than any other type of cancer, we need to shine a spotlight on the critical need for increased funding and awareness. Through Give a Breath, and with the support of donors, sponsors, and participants from across Canada, we're doing just that." Funds raised through the Give a Breath 5K support Lung Cancer Canada's Airways of Hope program, ensuring individuals facing lung cancer receive comprehensive care throughout their journey. This program offers healthcare navigation, peer and group support, and one-on-one support from a registered social worker. Additionally, Lung Cancer Canada is excited to announce that, thanks to Give a Breath and the Monds family, it will be expanding its research program with a new research award aimed at supporting the best and brightest minds in lung cancer research in Canada. This new annual award will launch in November 2024 as part of Lung Cancer Awareness Month. This year, there will be two awards of $25,000 each for projects focused on patients with advanced lung cancer, specifically exploring options after first-line therapy. Future announcements will coincide with Give a Breath in early June. Tim Monds, founder of Give a Breath, shared his perspective: "Our family started this event to raise awareness and funds for a cause that has deeply affected us. Seeing Give a Breath grow into a nationwide movement has been incredibly rewarding. We're grateful for the support and look forward to continuing our efforts to make a difference in the lives of those affected by lung cancer." To get involved and help build a movement towards greater awareness and support for lung cancer, visit www.giveabreath.ca. About Lung Cancer Canada: Lung Cancer Canada is a national charity dedicated to increasing awareness, providing patient and caregiver support, advocating for policy change, and funding research to improve outcomes for those affected by lung cancer. Through events like Give a Breath 5K, Lung Cancer Canada aims to rally the community and advocate for the attention and funding that lung cancer desperately needs. SOURCE Lung Cancer Canada For further information: For media inquiries or further information, please contact: Peter Glazier, Senior Advisor, Public Affairs, Communications & Strategy, T. 416.879.1953, E. [email protected] Read More LA CAMPAGNE VEDETTE DE COLLECTE DE FONDS ET DE SENSIBILISATION AU CANCER DU POUMON AU CANADA REVIENT LE 1er JUIN : GIVE A BREATH 5K TORONTO, le 29 mai 2024 /CNW/ - Le cancer du poumon demeure l'un des cancers les moins bien financés et les plus négligés au Canada, bien qu'il soit la principale cause de décès par cancer dans le pays. Cancer pulmonaire Canada invite tous les Canadiens à se joindre au mouvement pour le changement en prenant part au 5K Give a Breath, la campagne vedette de collecte de fonds et de sensibilisation visant à venir en aide à la communauté de personnes affectées par le cancer du poumon. Fondé par Tim Monds et sa famille en 2019, Give a Breath a commencé par une marche/course de 5 km à Edmonton avant de devenir un événement d'envergure nationale. Cette année, l'événement aura lieu le 1er juin à Edmonton, Halifax, Toronto, Vancouver et en virtuel, permettant aux participants de tout le Canada de se joindre au mouvement. « Cancer pulmonaire Canada est ravi de s'associer à la famille Monds et à nos hôtes de partout au pays pour organiser un événement aussi important, a déclaré Shem Singh, directeur général de Cancer pulmonaire Canada. Comme le cancer du poumon touche plus de Canadiens que tout autre type de cancer, nous devons mettre sur le devant de la scène le besoin crucial d'accroître le financement et la sensibilisation. C'est ce que nous faisons grâce à Give a Breath et à l'appui des donateurs, des commanditaires et des participants partout au Canada. » Les fonds amassés par l'entremise de Give a Breath appuient le programme Voies de l'espoir de Cancer pulmonaire Canada, qui vise à aider les personnes atteintes d'un cancer du poumon à recevoir des soins complets tout au long de leur parcours. Ce programme comprend le cheminement dans les soins de santé, le soutien par les pairs et les groupes d'entraide, ainsi que le soutien individuel assuré par un travailleur social agréé. De plus, Cancer pulmonaire Canada est heureux d'annoncer que, grâce à Give a Breath et à la famille Monds, il élargira son programme de recherche grâce à une nouvelle bourse de recherche s'adressant aux esprits les plus brillants de la recherche sur le cancer du poumon au Canada. Ce nouveau prix annuel sera lancé en novembre 2024 dans le cadre du Mois de sensibilisation au cancer du poumon. Cette année, deux prix de 25 000 $ chacun décerné à un projet axé sur les patients atteints d'un cancer du poumon avancé, étudiant plus particulièrement les options après un traitement de première intention. Les prochaines annonces coïncideront avec Give a Breath début juin. Tim Monds, fondateur de Give a Breath, a fait part de son point de vue : « Notre famille a lancé cet événement pour sensibiliser le public et amasser des fonds pour une cause qui nous tient profondément à cœur. Je suis incroyablement gratifié de voir Give a Breath devenir un mouvement national. Nous sommes reconnaissants pour tout le soutien reçu et apportons notre appui aux efforts visant à changer la donne dans la vie des personnes affectées par le cancer du poumon. » Pour participer et aider à créer un mouvement de sensibilisation et de soutien à l'égard du cancer du poumon, rendez-vous sur www.giveabreath.ca. À propos de Cancer pulmonaire Canada: Cancer pulmonaire Canada est un organisme de bienfaisance national qui se voue à la sensibilisation, au soutien des patients et des proches aidants, à la promotion de changements dans les politiques et au financement de la recherche afin d'améliorer les issues cliniques pour les personnes atteintes d'un cancer du poumon. Grâce à des événements, comme le 5K Give a Breath, Cancer pulmonaire Canada vise à rallier la population et à plaider en faveur de l'attention et du financement dont le cancer du poumon a désespérément besoin. SOURCE Lung Cancer Canada Renseignements: Source : Peter Glazier, Conseiller principal, Affaires publiques, communications et stratégie, Tél. : 416 879-1953, Courriel : [email protected] Read More Questions To Ask Clinical Trials Share Your Story Community Activities Donate Now Peer to Peer Network
Home / Get Involved / Awards / Lung Ambition Awards Lung Ambition Awards For more information about the Lung Ambition Awards, please visit our award site here. 2024 Key Dates Grant Status: CLOSED Applications Open: November 1, 2023 Application Deadline: February 29, 2024 Anticipated Notice of Decision: April 2024 Award Eligibility The focus of the research should be lung cancer within the following areas: Research into early detection lung cancer methodologies, including but not limited to screening, incidental pulmonary nodules OR blood-based testing. Early detection research among those not meeting current screening criteria would be welcomed. Research into ways in which institutions/systems can improve the timeliness and/or coordination of care along the lung cancer patient pathway. Research into ways to address disparities and improve equity in lung cancer care. The competition will be open to projects across the spectrum of clinicians and researchers that touch lung cancer. The Research Committee has the discretion to allocate quantity of funds and number of awards granted based on the submissions received. The maximum amount granted is $50K per submission. Each applicant will be limited to 1 submission per PI. Individuals can be co-Investigators on multiple submissions. Each submission must be sent to the Lung Cancer Canada office via the application form below; no application shall be accepted if it is not sent through the form. Conference/travel support will be limited to $1000. Each application must contain a clear statement of any other agencies to which the proposal has been sent. Other support expected or received should be documented. Where a centre has equipment that can be used in support of the study, requests for such funding should not be included in the application unless they are above and beyond the standard of care (e.g. CT- scans, biomarker testing, if that is usually available within the centre etc.) Successful applicants are required to submit a progress report twelve months after the award is made and to submit their findings for presentation at a Canadian conference prior to publication elsewhere. Proposals will be reviewed and recommended for funding on the basis of high scientific merit, feasibility, and relevance to the Canadian Lung Cancer community. Funds successfully awarded must be spent within Canada, but proposals may involve more than one centre. Candidates must identify a host institution in Canada that will receive and administer the funds. Residents and fellows are welcome to apply. In the application form, please identify one of the co-investigators (C I) as the Co- PI, who will be mentoring the resident/fellow during the project. Application Process The application process consists of a Letter of Intent, completion of the submission form below, and full Lung Ambition application, which requires the following: A summary of the proposed research (maximum of 2 pages, single-spaced, maximum of 4 supporting figures or tables). An impact statement, which addresses the potential of the project to exert a sustained, powerful, influence on the research field(s) involved and how this work will reduce lung cancer incidence, reduce mortality, or improve patient quality of life. The statement should explicitly describe how the project will promote major advancement in lung cancer research, aiming to accelerate and focus the knowledge gained from scientific findings, in the short- to medium- term, into outcomes such as optimized patient care, improved treatment, or reduced burden. A public, non-scientific summary (up to 500 words). Budget – including justification for supplies, equipment, and personnel associated with the research project. This must include the number of personnel required to complete the work, a description of their experience and/or education level, and their commitment to the project. If your project is part of a larger initiative, please list the other sources of funding. However, the portion of the project proposed in this grant should not be covered by other sources of funding. Please note: Indirect costs** are NOT eligible expenses. The names of the investigator(s) and CCVs for the PI and any co-PIs. A statement of support from the applicant’s institution with confirmation that the proposed research is feasible in that institution. NOTE: ALL fields are required, including the attachment, in order to submit. If you do not see the confirmation page after submitting then your submission was not sent. Please verify that all fields have been completed. If you have any questions regarding the application process, please contact [email protected]. Get Involved Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health Give a Breath 5k Lung Cancer Patient Summits - Hope is Here. Hope Army Participant photos Sign Up Volunteer Join Our Mailing List Shop Lung Cancer Canada Lung Cancer Awareness Month 2022 Evening of Hope Recap Evening of Hope 2021 Recap World Lung Cancer Day Events Event Photo Galleries Fundraising Geoffrey Ogram Memorial Research Fund Elizabeth Dessureault Memorial Fund Kayla's Angel Fund Mike Bossy Memorial Fund Awards Geoffrey Ogram Memorial Research Grant Lung Ambition Awards #HopeUNITES Support Materials Alberta Patient Meetup Ottawa CIRCLE Winnipeg Lung Cancer Support Group The Grove Current News CANADA'S PREMIER LUNG CANCER FUNDRAISING & AWARENESS EVENT RETURNS JUNE 1st: GIVE A BREATH 5K TORONTO, May 29, 2024 /CNW/ - Lung cancer remains one of the most underfunded and overlooked cancers in Canada, despite being the leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Lung Cancer Canada is calling on all Canadians to join the movement for change by participating in the Give a Breath 5K, the nation's premier fundraising and awareness event dedicated to supporting the lung cancer community. Founded by Tim Monds and his family in 2019, Give a Breath began as a local 5K walk/run in Edmonton and has since grown into a nationwide event. This year's event will take place on June 1st in Edmonton, Halifax, Toronto, Vancouver, and virtually, allowing participants from all over Canada to join in support. "Lung Cancer Canada is thrilled to be partnering with the Monds Family and our event hosts across the country for such an important event," said Shem Singh, Executive Director, Lung Cancer Canada. "With lung cancer impacting more Canadians than any other type of cancer, we need to shine a spotlight on the critical need for increased funding and awareness. Through Give a Breath, and with the support of donors, sponsors, and participants from across Canada, we're doing just that." Funds raised through the Give a Breath 5K support Lung Cancer Canada's Airways of Hope program, ensuring individuals facing lung cancer receive comprehensive care throughout their journey. This program offers healthcare navigation, peer and group support, and one-on-one support from a registered social worker. Additionally, Lung Cancer Canada is excited to announce that, thanks to Give a Breath and the Monds family, it will be expanding its research program with a new research award aimed at supporting the best and brightest minds in lung cancer research in Canada. This new annual award will launch in November 2024 as part of Lung Cancer Awareness Month. This year, there will be two awards of $25,000 each for projects focused on patients with advanced lung cancer, specifically exploring options after first-line therapy. Future announcements will coincide with Give a Breath in early June. Tim Monds, founder of Give a Breath, shared his perspective: "Our family started this event to raise awareness and funds for a cause that has deeply affected us. Seeing Give a Breath grow into a nationwide movement has been incredibly rewarding. We're grateful for the support and look forward to continuing our efforts to make a difference in the lives of those affected by lung cancer." To get involved and help build a movement towards greater awareness and support for lung cancer, visit www.giveabreath.ca. About Lung Cancer Canada: Lung Cancer Canada is a national charity dedicated to increasing awareness, providing patient and caregiver support, advocating for policy change, and funding research to improve outcomes for those affected by lung cancer. Through events like Give a Breath 5K, Lung Cancer Canada aims to rally the community and advocate for the attention and funding that lung cancer desperately needs. SOURCE Lung Cancer Canada For further information: For media inquiries or further information, please contact: Peter Glazier, Senior Advisor, Public Affairs, Communications & Strategy, T. 416.879.1953, E. [email protected] Read More LA CAMPAGNE VEDETTE DE COLLECTE DE FONDS ET DE SENSIBILISATION AU CANCER DU POUMON AU CANADA REVIENT LE 1er JUIN : GIVE A BREATH 5K TORONTO, le 29 mai 2024 /CNW/ - Le cancer du poumon demeure l'un des cancers les moins bien financés et les plus négligés au Canada, bien qu'il soit la principale cause de décès par cancer dans le pays. Cancer pulmonaire Canada invite tous les Canadiens à se joindre au mouvement pour le changement en prenant part au 5K Give a Breath, la campagne vedette de collecte de fonds et de sensibilisation visant à venir en aide à la communauté de personnes affectées par le cancer du poumon. Fondé par Tim Monds et sa famille en 2019, Give a Breath a commencé par une marche/course de 5 km à Edmonton avant de devenir un événement d'envergure nationale. Cette année, l'événement aura lieu le 1er juin à Edmonton, Halifax, Toronto, Vancouver et en virtuel, permettant aux participants de tout le Canada de se joindre au mouvement. « Cancer pulmonaire Canada est ravi de s'associer à la famille Monds et à nos hôtes de partout au pays pour organiser un événement aussi important, a déclaré Shem Singh, directeur général de Cancer pulmonaire Canada. Comme le cancer du poumon touche plus de Canadiens que tout autre type de cancer, nous devons mettre sur le devant de la scène le besoin crucial d'accroître le financement et la sensibilisation. C'est ce que nous faisons grâce à Give a Breath et à l'appui des donateurs, des commanditaires et des participants partout au Canada. » Les fonds amassés par l'entremise de Give a Breath appuient le programme Voies de l'espoir de Cancer pulmonaire Canada, qui vise à aider les personnes atteintes d'un cancer du poumon à recevoir des soins complets tout au long de leur parcours. Ce programme comprend le cheminement dans les soins de santé, le soutien par les pairs et les groupes d'entraide, ainsi que le soutien individuel assuré par un travailleur social agréé. De plus, Cancer pulmonaire Canada est heureux d'annoncer que, grâce à Give a Breath et à la famille Monds, il élargira son programme de recherche grâce à une nouvelle bourse de recherche s'adressant aux esprits les plus brillants de la recherche sur le cancer du poumon au Canada. Ce nouveau prix annuel sera lancé en novembre 2024 dans le cadre du Mois de sensibilisation au cancer du poumon. Cette année, deux prix de 25 000 $ chacun décerné à un projet axé sur les patients atteints d'un cancer du poumon avancé, étudiant plus particulièrement les options après un traitement de première intention. Les prochaines annonces coïncideront avec Give a Breath début juin. Tim Monds, fondateur de Give a Breath, a fait part de son point de vue : « Notre famille a lancé cet événement pour sensibiliser le public et amasser des fonds pour une cause qui nous tient profondément à cœur. Je suis incroyablement gratifié de voir Give a Breath devenir un mouvement national. Nous sommes reconnaissants pour tout le soutien reçu et apportons notre appui aux efforts visant à changer la donne dans la vie des personnes affectées par le cancer du poumon. » Pour participer et aider à créer un mouvement de sensibilisation et de soutien à l'égard du cancer du poumon, rendez-vous sur www.giveabreath.ca. À propos de Cancer pulmonaire Canada: Cancer pulmonaire Canada est un organisme de bienfaisance national qui se voue à la sensibilisation, au soutien des patients et des proches aidants, à la promotion de changements dans les politiques et au financement de la recherche afin d'améliorer les issues cliniques pour les personnes atteintes d'un cancer du poumon. Grâce à des événements, comme le 5K Give a Breath, Cancer pulmonaire Canada vise à rallier la population et à plaider en faveur de l'attention et du financement dont le cancer du poumon a désespérément besoin. SOURCE Lung Cancer Canada Renseignements: Source : Peter Glazier, Conseiller principal, Affaires publiques, communications et stratégie, Tél. : 416 879-1953, Courriel : [email protected] Read More Questions To Ask Clinical Trials Share Your Story Community Activities Donate Now Peer to Peer Network