400 Gather for LUNG FORCE Run/Walk, Raise $85,000 to End Lung Cancer

Over the weekend, more than 400 people participated in the American Lung Association in Florida’s LUNG FORCE Run/Walk presented by Eddie Fisher Wealth Strategies of Raymond James at Baldwin Park’s Harbor View Park. The event raised more than $85,000 to fund the Lung Association’s efforts to end lung cancer.

This is the 9th year of the LUNG FORCE Run/Walk in Orlando. For the event, participants ran or walked by the beautiful Lake Baldwin. “Once again, this event proved to be as moving as it was rewarding for everyone who participated,” said Kent and Debra Smith, members of the LUNG FORCE Cabinet. “Thank you to all of our participants, volunteers and sponsors who came together to make a difference in the lives of people facing lung disease, lung cancer and COVID-19.”

In total, the LUNG FORCE Run/Walk resulted in:

• 400 registered participants;
• 35 teams; and
• $85,000 raised and counting!

Money raised from the LUNG FORCE Run/Walk supports the work of the American Lung Association to defeat lung cancer, improve the air we breathe, reduce the burden of lung disease on individuals and their families, and eliminate tobacco use and tobacco-related diseases.

Thank you to our local sponsors including: Eddie Fisher Wealth Strategies of Raymond James, AdventHealth, Allergy Asthma Specialists, Florida Health, Just Breathe Salt Therapy Lindstrom CPA, NeuroSkeletal Imaging, Nemours Children’s Health, Orlando Credit Union, OUC, Trimedx and our media partner, Star 94.5.

For more information about the event and to donate, visit LUNGFORCE.org/Orlando. To stay connected locally please follow us on Facebook @alafcentral or Instagram @americanlungcfl. Click here to view images from this year's event.

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About the American Lung Association

The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research. The work of the American Lung Association is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to champion clean air for all; to improve the quality of life for those with lung disease and their families; and to create a tobacco-free future. For more information about the American Lung Association, a holder of the coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and a Platinum-Level GuideStar Member, or to support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) or visit: Lung.org.

About LUNG FORCE

The American Lung Association's LUNG FORCE initiative unites people impacted by lung cancer and their caregivers across the country to stand together against lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer deaths. Increased awareness about lung cancer, more education on lifesaving screening and more research funding are critical to fuel lifesaving breakthroughs. Through education, advocacy and research, LUNG FORCE works to provide hope to all those impacted by the disease and save more lives. Find out more at LUNGFORCE.org.

American Lung Association

1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) Lung.org