Support

Lung cancer, which is the leading cause of cancer deaths by far, receives a disproportionately low share of funding compared to other types of cancer. Despite this, more progress has been made in the last 5-7 years than the last 30 years for treating ALK+ lung cancer. Two decades ago, patients with stage 4 Non Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) had a 2% chance of achieving a 5-year survival rate, according to NCI data. But because ALK+ lung cancer is so responsive to TKI medications, there has been rapid increases in patient life expectancy, especially in the last several years.

This incredible progress cannot be made without the research to support it.

More research = more life.

As such, 90% of our proceeds raised throughout the year (100% during Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November) will be directed to cutting-edge research.  The remaining 10% will be directed to patient support services. 

Increase your impact by checking your employer’s charitable giving benefits. Many companies offer:

• A matching gift program, whereby an employee can apply to have the company match the contribution, and/or a
• Charitable giving stipends are employer-funded donations employees can designate to any charitable cause

If you wish to give via check, please follow the instructions below:

Checks should be made payable to:
The Sweat for Breath Foundation

Please mail all checks to the following address NOT for signature:

Players Philanthropy Fund
ATTN: Stephanie Steelman
1122 Kenilworth Drive STE #201
Towson, MD 21204