Foundation for Lung Cancer Awareness

When Every Breath Counts, Every Dollar Counts

Mission

The mission of the Every Breath Counts Foundation is to raise awareness and funding for lung cancer research and support programs in the Southern New Jersey Shore Area.  Please join us in our battle against lung cancer.

Walk for Lung Cancer Awareness - November 22, 2008

Each year over 170,000 Americans are diagnosed with lung cancer and without the development of new diagnostic and treatment methods 85% will die within five years.  There will be an estimated 161,840 deaths from lung cancer, accounting for more cancer deaths than from colon, breast, and prostate cancers combined.  In fact, lung cancer is responsible for nearly 1/3 of all cancer deaths.  Atlantic and Cape May Counties have the highest incidences of lung cancer in the state of New Jersey.

Our foundation’s tax ID number is #20-8964403 and our 501(c)(3) status is pending.  We look forward to having you join us at this worthy event to raise funds for lung cancer research and awareness. If you have any questions, please contact us or call our hotline at 609-653-3750.

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The proceeds from this event go directly to three lung cancer-focused organizations;

• The South Jersey Cancer Fund, directing funds to patients and families in the South Jersey Shore area affected by this disease
• The LUNGevity Foundation, the only foundation dedicated exclusively to funding lung cancer research
• The Lung Cancer Alliance, the only national non-profit organization dedicated to providing patient support and advocacy to those living with or at risk for the disease

Oncology Nursing Society

The Southern Jersey Shore Chapter of the Oncology Nursing Society is one of more than 230-plus chapters across the United States. Through local chapters oncology nurses network, share ideas, seek advice, and talk about the challenges and rewards of oncology nursing while fostering the vision of the Oncology Nursing Society which is to lead the transformation of cancer care and promote excellence in oncology nursing and quality cancer care.

Board of Trustees

Michele E. Gaguski, MSN RN AOCN CHPN APN-C
President

Louise Baca, RN MSN CCRN
Secretary

Susan Wilson, RN AOCN APN-C
Treasurer

Donna J. Cericola, RN BSN OCN

Victoria DeStephano, RN OCN

Sharon Payran, RN OCN

Rosemary Hilvert, RN BSN C

Tina Ercole-LoBiondo

Lois Shohen-Brown

Bunny Shore

Jill Ojserkis, Esq.
Legal Counsel

Special thanks to our 2007
PLATINUM sponsors: