Home / News / News & Updates / Giving Tuesday Giving Tuesday At 25 years old, Kayla Bradford thought her life was just beginning. As she and her fiancé Jordan were celebrating her milestone birthday, the happy couple were elated to learn that Kayla was expecting their first child. However, the new mom-to-be soon developed some health issues, including a cough that started when she was three months along and never went away. A chest x-ray was taken but nothing was found, so the symptoms were attributed to her pregnancy. The baby was fine, and little Leighton was born in November 2016. In January, Kayla took Leighton for his two-month checkup. During the appointment, the doctor noticed that her cough was still there. She also now had a huge lump on her forehead that was causing concern. A new set of chest x-rays and a CT scan were ordered immediately. The results arrived quickly – along with the terrible news that would change Kayla’s world forever: she had stage 4 lung cancer, and it had spread to her brain, bones and liver. Kayla is among the 28,000 Canadians who will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year. Many thousands more are already battling this life-threatening disease. On this Giving Tuesday you can give lung cancer patients like Kayla and their caregivers help and hope when you support Lung Cancer Canada today with a donation of $35, $50, $100, $250 or more. Established in 2002, Lung Cancer Canada is our country’s leading resource for lung cancer education, patient support, research and advocacy. We’re the only organization nationwide that’s focused exclusively on lung cancer. When Kayla read about our work in another lung cancer patient’s blog, she wanted to know more and got in touch. Her sudden diagnosis and subsequent fast-tracked hospitalization and treatment had been overwhelming – especially for a young new mother – and the statistics she discovered about the disease were frightening. Lung is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canada – and it’s the deadliest. Each year, 20,000 Canadians die from lung cancer – that’s more than breast, colorectal and prostate cancers combined. The five-year survival rate for people with lung cancer is low at 17%. In addition, incidents of lung cancer in younger adults and in women are on the rise, and 15% of people diagnosed with lung cancer are non-smokers. Despite this information, lung cancer research is woefully underfunded. Surprisingly, although over 25% of cancer deaths come from lung cancer, only 6% of Canadian research dollars directed at specific cancers goes towards this disease. Lung Cancer Canada is committed to changing this. Will you join us? Contributions from caring individuals like you allow us to invest in more research that will improve the quality of life for people who have lung cancer, as well as help them live longer. Your gift now will benefit lung cancer patients in other ways too, including: Facilitating more screening programs and faster diagnoses; Advocating for more timely access to available treatments; Getting access to new medications and onto provincial drug formularies Raising awareness and educating the public about lung cancer; and Breaking down barriers and eliminating the stigma around the disease. “These activities give me real hope,” Kayla says. “The second I found out I had lung cancer, I went into fight mode. I was shocked and cried when I got my test results, but I resolved to fight this as hard as I can. My son and fiancé need me. Research has given me a chance. “Jordan and I have also found Lung Cancer Canada’s peer support program invaluable,” Kayla adds. “It’s been so wonderful to have someone to talk to who understands what we’re going through, and who can provide information and advice we can trust.” Kayla never thought she’d have lung cancer – a young, active female who never smoked. But the fact is anyone who has lungs can get lung cancer – and that means we’re all at risk of potentially developing this disease. Hope unites us in the search for a cure. Please give as generously as you can to Lung Cancer Canada today, and help us stop Canada’s #1 cancer killer. Thank you. Sincerely, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price Medical Oncologist President, Lung Cancer Canada P.S. Every day, an average of 78 Canadians will be told, “you have lung cancer”. We can help. Please click on the button below to donate Thank you once again! News News & Updates 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 Make A Donation Peer to Peer Network
Home / News / News & Updates / Giving Tuesday Giving Tuesday At 25 years old, Kayla Bradford thought her life was just beginning. As she and her fiancé Jordan were celebrating her milestone birthday, the happy couple were elated to learn that Kayla was expecting their first child. However, the new mom-to-be soon developed some health issues, including a cough that started when she was three months along and never went away. A chest x-ray was taken but nothing was found, so the symptoms were attributed to her pregnancy. The baby was fine, and little Leighton was born in November 2016. In January, Kayla took Leighton for his two-month checkup. During the appointment, the doctor noticed that her cough was still there. She also now had a huge lump on her forehead that was causing concern. A new set of chest x-rays and a CT scan were ordered immediately. The results arrived quickly – along with the terrible news that would change Kayla’s world forever: she had stage 4 lung cancer, and it had spread to her brain, bones and liver. Kayla is among the 28,000 Canadians who will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year. Many thousands more are already battling this life-threatening disease. On this Giving Tuesday you can give lung cancer patients like Kayla and their caregivers help and hope when you support Lung Cancer Canada today with a donation of $35, $50, $100, $250 or more. Established in 2002, Lung Cancer Canada is our country’s leading resource for lung cancer education, patient support, research and advocacy. We’re the only organization nationwide that’s focused exclusively on lung cancer. When Kayla read about our work in another lung cancer patient’s blog, she wanted to know more and got in touch. Her sudden diagnosis and subsequent fast-tracked hospitalization and treatment had been overwhelming – especially for a young new mother – and the statistics she discovered about the disease were frightening. Lung is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canada – and it’s the deadliest. Each year, 20,000 Canadians die from lung cancer – that’s more than breast, colorectal and prostate cancers combined. The five-year survival rate for people with lung cancer is low at 17%. In addition, incidents of lung cancer in younger adults and in women are on the rise, and 15% of people diagnosed with lung cancer are non-smokers. Despite this information, lung cancer research is woefully underfunded. Surprisingly, although over 25% of cancer deaths come from lung cancer, only 6% of Canadian research dollars directed at specific cancers goes towards this disease. Lung Cancer Canada is committed to changing this. Will you join us? Contributions from caring individuals like you allow us to invest in more research that will improve the quality of life for people who have lung cancer, as well as help them live longer. Your gift now will benefit lung cancer patients in other ways too, including: Facilitating more screening programs and faster diagnoses; Advocating for more timely access to available treatments; Getting access to new medications and onto provincial drug formularies Raising awareness and educating the public about lung cancer; and Breaking down barriers and eliminating the stigma around the disease. “These activities give me real hope,” Kayla says. “The second I found out I had lung cancer, I went into fight mode. I was shocked and cried when I got my test results, but I resolved to fight this as hard as I can. My son and fiancé need me. Research has given me a chance. “Jordan and I have also found Lung Cancer Canada’s peer support program invaluable,” Kayla adds. “It’s been so wonderful to have someone to talk to who understands what we’re going through, and who can provide information and advice we can trust.” Kayla never thought she’d have lung cancer – a young, active female who never smoked. But the fact is anyone who has lungs can get lung cancer – and that means we’re all at risk of potentially developing this disease. Hope unites us in the search for a cure. Please give as generously as you can to Lung Cancer Canada today, and help us stop Canada’s #1 cancer killer. Thank you. Sincerely, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price Medical Oncologist President, Lung Cancer Canada P.S. Every day, an average of 78 Canadians will be told, “you have lung cancer”. We can help. Please click on the button below to donate Thank you once again! News News & Updates 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 Make A Donation Peer to Peer Network