There are many ways you can get involved at A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation!
- Become a Support Volunteer – more here
- Join an event planning committee – Women’s Wellness Tea (MN), Lung Run/Walk (MN), Midwest Lung Cancer Summit, or Shining Bright Gala
- SPONSOR AN EVENT! Each event page includes a sponsor benefit chart – learn more here
- Join our Speaker’s Bureau
- Host an event to benefit A Breath of Hope Lung Foundation (see below)
- Contact us to talk about your own area of expertise and how pro bono work might move extra dollars to the cause!
If you are interested in volunteering with ABOH, please fill out the form or call 952-405-9201.
Host an Event!
My Breath of Hope
Take ownership of your lung cancer experience by DIYing your own fundraiser. All proceeds will directly benefit patient and family support services and fuel cutting-edge research that leads to new treatments and overcoming therapy resistance. YOU will help save lives!
What is My Breath of Hope?
With My Breath of Hope, you can turn anything into a fundraiser: golfing, online gaming/live streaming, baking, arts and crafts, running, throwing parties–anything from your hobbies to lifestyle activities to bucket list dreams. My Breath of Hope allows you the opportunity to take these dreams, passions, and every day activities and turn them into hope for yourself and loved ones, your community, and all of those impacted by lung cancer.
Getting started
Starting a fundraiser can feel intimidating, but we’re here to help. Contact ABOH at info@abreathofhope.org to receive help in starting your fundraising journey, whether that’s creating a fundraising page, gathering brand materials for an in-person event, or meeting to brainstorm your ideas.
Some fundraising ideas
My Breath of Hope fundraising campaign possibilities are endless. Think about what inspires you, what you are passionate about, or what’s convenient for you—and feel free to combine them all to create a unique and successful event. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Host a celebration on the anniversary or birthday of a loved one and collect donations in their honor.
- Start a pottery club and sell your creations to raise funds.
- Live stream while gaming, doing makeup, or hosting an online yoga session, donating the proceeds.
- Participate in a marathon and gather sponsors and donors to support your race.
- Sign up to bag groceries in your free time and donate the earnings.
- Contribute a percentage of your small business’s proceeds.
- Ask your church or place of worship to list ABOH in its bulletin.
Your fundraising will change and save lives
More than 235,000 Americans will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year, and while the national survival rate is rising (now at approximately 28%), we’re seeing more diagnoses, especially in women and in younger nonsmokers. It’s more important now than ever that we focus on broadening the screening criteria (currently only for current smokers or those who have smoked in the last 15 years over the age of 50 with a 20-pack-per-year history), increasing biomarker testing and precision medicine treatment (so that those diagnosed with late-stage lung cancer have a higher chance for survival), and educating about signs, symptoms, and risk factors to save lives.
My Breath of Hope: A few rules
Check out My Breath of Hope fundraising campaign Rules and Guidelines here. Please sign this PDF before proceeding with any campaign. If you have questions, contact Emma at info@abreathofhope.org.
Thank you. We look forward to working with you!