Shared Stories | American Lung Association

Elizabeth G. I am a lung cancer survivor. My cancer was discovered incidentally in a CT scan done for shortness of breath.
Thomas R. On April 20th, 2020, I had half of my right lung removed due to lung cancer.
Lori L. I support the American Lung Association today because I want others to know about and have access to the resources and support they need. This is our honest story, and I hope it helps improve care for others.
Sosena L. My motivation for donating monthly to the American Lung Association comes from the bottom of my heart. In 2015, I lost the man I love to lung cancer. His name was Anthony Michael Orrigo and he was only 32 years old.
Debby G. I had stage 1 lung cancer, my right upper lobe was removed.
Lane B. I live in Utah's Salt Lake Valley and have always struggled in the summer and winter.
James V. December 2021 I got sick with COVID.
Five S. My grandmother, Barbara (pictured,) had struggled with COPD since before I was born.
Michael S. Hi, my name is Michael. I have small cell carcinoma, also known as small cell lung cancer.
Tammy F. In July of 2023 I experienced a piercing pain in my back around my shoulder blade.
Lisa G. 8 years ago I was diagnosed with a rare congenital heart defect called Scimitar Syndrome.
Amy W. I am a 71 year old female who was diagnosed with NSIP pulmonary fibrosis in March 2023.
Sarah When I was raising money, walking, and climbing for the Lung Association, I didn’t fully grasp everything they do. Once we got this diagnosis, I realized just how important raising money for lung health and lung cancer research was.
Andrea Seeing these fundraising dollars at work was incredibly impactful because this research and breakthrough treatments weren't around when my mother was struggling with lung cancer.
Louise It makes me feel hopeful knowing that there are people out there working hard to find cures for other devastating lung diseases like COPD and pulmonary fibrosis. The Lung Association helped find a cure for TB all those years ago. So, why not others?

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