Foundation for Lung Cancer Awareness

 “Every Breath Counts Foundation” hosts Second Annual Lung Cancer Awareness Walk

 Funds raised benefit the LUNGevity Foundation and South Jersey Cancer Fund

(Ventnor, NJ) - More than 250 people attended the Every Breath Counts Foundation Walk for Lung Cancer Awareness on Saturday, November 3, 2007. The walk started promptly at 10 AM on the Ventnor Boardwalk. The annual walk raises funds for two organizations: 1) The LUNGevity Foundation; the nation’s leading private supporter of lung cancer research, and 2) the South Jersey Cancer Fund which provides financial assistance to patients and families at the Southern Jersey Shore. The South Jersey Cancer Fund is located in Brigantine, NJ and provides funds for transportation, co-payments and durable medical equipment for patients with cancer. Although lung cancer is the number one cancer killer, it receives a small fraction of research funding as compared to other cancers.

The event began with our national anthem being sung by Jim Crane and opening remarks by Mayor Timothy Kreischer of Ventnor and Congressman Frank LoBiondo. Dr. James Wurzer of PRO Radiation Oncology addressed the latest developments in lung cancer research.  The event also featured music by the Tony Day Trio and line-dancing by Soul Line Dancers. Walkers enjoyed a healthy breakfast, music, warm up activities and an opportunity to take a chance on some very unique raffle prizes to support a worthy cause.

Registration for the walk is $25 in advance or $35 on the day of the event. Next year’s walk will once again take place on the Ventnor Boardwalk in Ventnor, New Jersey.  Interested parties should call the Every Breath Counts Foundation Hotline at (609) 653-3750 or visit our website at www.everybreathcounts.org for more information.

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