Extending and improving the lives of people with ALK+ lung cancer.
#SweatForBreath With Us!
SWEAT with us in-person this November for Lung Cancer Awareness Month!
The Sweat For Breath Foundation will host three [Spin]ForBreath events to raise awareness for ALK-positive lung cancer. These high intensity stationary cycle classes are designed to physically challenge and inspire you!
All athletic and skill levels welcome!
Baltimore | November 2, 2024 | The Mine at the Shops at Kenilworth | 1:45pm*
New York City | November 9, 2024 | CycleBar NoHo | 1:00pm
Arlington, VA | November 16, 2024 | CycleBar Columbia Pike | 1:00pm
*1:00PM class sold out!
Why Should You Care About ALK+ Lung Cancer?
ALK-positive (“ALK+”) lung cancer is a non-smoking, non-preventable type of lung cancer.
It is caused by a genetic mutation in the DNA resulting in uncontrolled cell growth.
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It can’t be prevented
ALK+ is a non-smoking lung cancer and there are no known causes.
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Young lives are cut short
Many patients are in their 30s and even 20s, and 90% are diagnosed after the cancer has spread (Stage IV).
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Current treatments stop working
ALK+ lung cancer develops resistance to all existing therapies.
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Breakthroughs are happening
Innovations have extended life expectancy 6x since 2015 and promising research continues.
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It is underfunded
The unfortunate stigma around lung cancer and smoking means all lung cancer research is severely underfunded.
We are at a tipping point in making ALK+ lung cancer a chronic or even curable condition. More help is needed
Get Involved
Founded in 2024, the Sweat For Breath Foundation aims to extend and improve the lives of people with ALK+ lung cancer–a non-smoking, non-preventable lung cancer. With your support, we are raising funds for cutting-edge research and patient support programs and promoting awareness of this disease.
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Faces of ALK+
Lung cancer often carries a stigma because of its connection with smoking, which negatively impacts funding and the experience of many people with lung cancer. We want to change that because nobody deserves lung cancer.
Learn more about the faces of ALK+ lung cancer.