Support
Be a part of the cure. Join our community. Sweat for Breath!Donate
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
- 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
Fundraise
Since 2024, we’ve raised $700,000 through the fundraising efforts of our community!
Fundraise on behalf of the Sweat For Breath Foundation by creating your own fundraiser at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/peer-to-peer/2026-general-fund!
Here are a few fundraising ideas:
- #[Run]ForBreath: Participate in an existing race (5k, marathon, etch) and raise funds on behalf of #SweatForBreath.
- #[Gift]ForBreath: Make a donation to #SweatForBreath on behalf of your clients in lieu of chocolates or fruit baskets during the holiday season
- #[Art]ForBreath: Sell art, jewelry or other unique creations and donate the proceeds to #SweatForBreath.
- #[Match]ForBreath: Apply for a company match to increase the impact of an existing donation to #SweatForBreath.
- #[Host]ForBreath: Host an event, like a walk or a cycle class and donate the registration fees to #SweatForBreath.
Raise Awareness
Purchasing swag is a simple yet powerful way to support and spread awareness for our mission. Every item you wear or use becomes a conversation starter, helping us reach more people and inspire action. All items are priced at cost!
Partner
Are you a corporate partner looking to making a positive impact on the lives of non-preventable lung cancer patients?
Email [email protected] to discuss potential ways to partner.