American Lung Association events 2019
Lung Force Walk to Raise Money, Awareness to Fight Lung Cancer
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The Annual Lung Force Walk Hartford will be attended by over 400 people and is expected to raise over $55,000 for lung cancer research, advocacy, education and awareness.
The 2.5 mile walk across around Great River Park will be held Sunday, June 2, 2019, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon and will kicked off by a welcome program, honoring local Lung Force Heroes, survivors, advocates and families. The family friendly event will also feature educational “mission tents,” food, music, children’s activities and fun for the whole family. Today, lung cancer is the No. 1 cancer killer of both men and women in the United States. 1 in 17 American women will get lung cancer in her lifetime and half of all women diagnosed with lung cancer will not even survive one year. Lung Force events raise funds for research, early detection, advocacy, education and awareness for lung cancer, particularly awareness about the high rate of lung cancer in women.