Breathe Deep Balitimore

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                     CONTACT: Diana Aldecoa

July 2015                                                                             daldecoa@lungevity.org/917-921-5719

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Registration is open for LUNGevity’s inaugural Breathe Deep Baltimore Walk

Money raised supports lung cancer research, October 3rd

Baltimore — Register now for LUNGevity Foundation’s Breathe Deep Baltimore Walk, set for Saturday, October 3rd, at Oriole Park at Camden Woods. Participants will walk to raise $125,000 for LUNGevity Foundation, which funds critical lung cancer research, education and support. The course is wheelchair- and stroller-friendly, and complimentary water and snacks will be provided, along with activities for the kids. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m.; the speaking program is at 8:45 a.m.; and the walk kicks off at 9:00 a.m. The registration fees are $25 for adults; $15 for seniors, and students with valid IDs; and $10 for youth 13-5 years. Children under 5 are free. Lung Cancer survivors are free.  The Breathe Deep Baltimore Walk is one of more than 60 LUNGevity events that take place annually across the country, which since 2002 have collectively raised more than $11.4 million. To register for the Breathe Deep Baltimore Walk, set for October 3rd, or to support a walker, visit lungevity.org/Baltimore or call (312) 407-6100.

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About LUNGevity Foundation

LUNGevity Foundation is the nation’s largest private organization dedicated to research for the early detection and treatment of lung cancer. It is committed to increasing quality of life and survivorship of people living with lung cancer by accelerating research into early detection and more effective treatments, as well as by providing community, support and education for all those affected by the disease. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, claiming approximately 160,000 lives every year. It can afflict anyone, regardless of smoking history, gender, or ethnicity. Currently, only 17 percent of people diagnosed with lung cancer survive five years post-diagnosis. With early detection, there is hope of long-term survivorship. For more information, visit lungevity.org.