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Volunteers Needed for Lung Cancer Walk in Somerville, MA
ORGANIZATION: LUNGevity Foundation
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
LUNGevity Foundation is seeking outgoing, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals to volunteer their time at the Breathe Deep Boston 5K Walk to End Lung Cancer on Saturday, November 2nd at DCR's Baxter Park in Somerville, MA. This is a great opportunity to learn about LUNGevity Foundation and its work in lung cancer research, meet other dedicated individuals, and be part of a truly rewarding event.
Volunteer activities include:
- Registration
- Kids Activities
- Refreshments
About This Event: Breathe Deep Boston is a 5K walk that honors those affected by lung cancer, the nation's number-one cancer killer. LUNGevity's Breathe Deep events are held in communities across the country and annually raise $2 million for lung cancer research, education, and support. For more information about Breathe Deep event, visit: LUNGevity.org/events/breathe-deep
About LUNGevity Foundation: LUNGevity Foundation is firmly committed to making an immediate impact on increasing quality of life and survivorship of people with lung cancer by accelerating research into early detection and more effective treatments, as well as providing community, support, and education for all those affected by the disease. Our vision is a world where no one dies of lung cancer.
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About LUNGevity Foundation
Location:
228 S WABASH AVE STE 700, CHICAGO, IL 60604, US
Mission Statement
LUNGevity Foundation is firmly committed to making an immediate impact on increasing quality of life and survivorship of people with lung cancer by accelerating research into early detection and more effective treatments, as well as providing community, support, and education for all those affected by the disease.
Description
We focus on research because the link between research spending and improved survival is clear. Survival rates have dramatically improved for colorectal, breast, and prostate cancers over the last several decades in step with the exponential growth in their research spending. Our goal is to accelerate progress for lung cancer in the same way, in order to dramatically improve on the current 17% five-year survival rate.
To date, LUNGevity has funded 115 research projects at 58 institutions in 23 states. LUNGevity research investments focus on early detection, because survival rates rise when lung cancer is detected while still localized. We also focus on more effective treatment approaches-getting the right treatment to the right patient at the right time to help people with lung cancer live longer and better.
LUNGevity also provides a community of empowerment, support, and hope for everyone affected by lung cancer through our extensive educational resources, online peer-to-peer support, and in-person survivorship programs, as well as more than 80 grassroots awareness and fundraising events held from coast to coast each year.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
DCR's Baxter ParkAssembly Row and Great River RoadSomerville, MA 02145
DATE POSTED
September 30, 2019
SKILLS
- Organization
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Multi-Tasking
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 4 Hours
- Brief volunteer training on event day