One enterprising young philanthropist found a very unique way to celebrate her birthday. Inspired by her Grandfather’s battle with lung cancer, this Lady Bountiful invited her group of friends to celebrate with her at a “Polish Off Lung Cancer” event at a local shopping mall. The girls were asked to donate to LCFA and have their nails polished and then to participate in the fundraiser by painting the nails of shoppers at the mall. These enterprising young ladies raised over $600.00 for lung cancer research! What an inspiration!

A unique Birthday invitation	Polishing	The Polishers
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The Malibu Ladies Golf Club and LCFA joined forces to host a Charity Halloween Golf Tournament on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at The Malibu Golf Club, 901 Encinal Canyon Road, Malibu, CA. We all enjoyed a beautiful autumn day – golfing, lunch, drinks, raffle prizes – it was a great time! And, our golfers were steadfast, even in the face of a putting contest tie breaker! Thanks to all of our participants.

Our winning team		Our Ghoulish Golf Group
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Geoff and Rhonda Wharton, of Wharton Wines in Napa Valley, have once again demonstrated how big their hearts are. They’ve designated LCFA as the recipients of ALL net proceeds from their 2010 Chardonnay! This is the Wharton way of honoring Geoff’s father, Al and of helping fight the battle against lung cancer. Raise a glass of Wharton 2010 Chardonnay “To LIFE!”

To order wine or learn more about Wharton Wines, please call 707.287.7967 or visit the Wharton website…www.whartonwines.com.

Click here for the Wharton Fundraiser flyer.

July 29, 2012 | Del Mar Race Track

“Where the turf meets the surf down in old Del Mar”

Featuring the LCFA Breath of Life Race

All proceeds will benefit LCFA

WIN: $10,000

Includes:

• 10 tickets
• Recognition as a WIN sponsor

PLACE: $5,000

Includes:

• 5 tickets
• Recognition as a PLACE sponsor

SHOW: $2,500

Includes:

• 2 tickets
• Recognition as a SHOW sponsor

OR

Send a check with your name and the number of requested tickets to:

The LCFA “Day at the Races” charity event will be held on Sunday, July 31, 2011, from 12:00 pm to 6:30 pm at the Del Mar Race Track in Del Mar, California with a special LCFA “BREATH OF LIFE” Race.

Please join us at this special “Day at the Races” Event.

• Drink, dine, and watch the races in the large patio of the Il Palio Restaurant, located atop the grandstand on the 6th floor, offering spectacular views of the racing action and the ocean.
• Silent auction and raffle drawing where winner will be invited to the Winner’s Circle of the “BREATH OF LIFE” race.
• Expert instruction will be provided on “how to place your bets.”
• Tours of the paddock area.
• Private betting window.
• Access to the Del Mar Turf Club.
• Make it a weekend! Click here for a link to the beautiful, local, oceanside hotels.

For more information, please contact us at info@LCFAmerica.org

For more information regarding sponsorships, please contact CIker@LCFAmerica.org

The friends of Clark Fisher, an athlete and a non-smoker who lost his battle with lung cancer in November of 2009, will host the 3rd Annual KingFisher Memorial Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, July 28, 2012. Proceeds from this event, sponsored by Apple Automotive, will be donated to Lung Cancer Foundation of America for lung cancer research.

3rd Annual Kingfisher Open		First place ladies
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The 2nd Annual Sharon Ann Clough Memorial Golf Tournament Against Lung Cancer will be held on June 11, 2012 at the Rochester Country Club in Rochester, NH. Beginning at 8:30am, the shot gun best ball tournament will include lunch. There will also be a raffle and silent auction at the event.

Please click here for more information and to register for the tournament.

Chris Clough will host the 2nd annual golf tournament memory of his Mom, Sharon

The 6th annual golf tournament honoring the memory of Erik Hidalgo will be held on May 12, 2012 in Fontana, CA. Each year since 2007, Erik’s family has hosted a golf tournament in his honor with the proceeds going to charity. This year, the Hidalgo family team has again designated Lung Cancer Foundation of America as the recipient of their fundraising efforts.

Erik Hidalgo, a non-smoker, was just 24 years old when lung cancer took his life, six days before his first wedding anniversary and a mere 68 days after his diagnosis. Erik was also an employee of the Jonsson Cancer Center at UCLA where his computer knowledge, gentle manner and ease with people made him a fast favorite with everyone on the fund-raising team. He truly enjoyed his job, which he found inspiring because he believed the work of the cancer center was so important.

To register golfers, please print the flyer attached here. To donate directly to Lung Cancer Foundation of America, supporting the Hidalgo’s efforts to raise funds for lung cancer research, please click here.

Erik and his wife, Kim

Among the 12,000 police officers and others who responded to the September 11th attacks, many have been diagnosed with cancer-related disabilities, more than triple the rate before the attack.

LUNG CANCER ranks as the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer among this population of First Responders.

Lung Cancer Foundation of America is asking for your help in funding research grants that will be awarded to lung cancer investigators who are committing their RESEARCH efforts to improving the survival rate of lung cancer and to bringing HOPE and LIFE to all victims of lung cancer – wherever they are and however they contracted the disease.

Lung Cancer is an unacceptable consequence of the selfless efforts of the 9/11 First Responders who now find themselves faced with a lung cancer diagnosis as a result of their exposure to toxins at ground zero. Let’s help these national heroes, and the heroes in your life who are affected by lung cancer. Please make a difference - click here to donate today!

First Responders

On February 18 2012, Virginia high school student, Nathan Wong, organized a benefit concert with proceeds going to Lung Cancer Foundation of America. Nathan and his team feel strongly about raising funds for lung cancer research since, in his own words, “my group members and I have been personally affected by this cancer that has taken the lives of those dearest to us. Our grandpas, grandmas, and uncles have all been diagnosed with this disease, and all have not lived to tell their story of survival and perseverance.” LCFA is grateful to Nathan and his team for this very successful event! What an inspiration these philanthropic high schoolers are for all of us!

A personal connection with lung cancer	Breath of Relief Concert

In the month of December, Wharton Wines will donate $5 to LCFA for every bottle of wine sold. For Wharton Wines, the month of December is one of remembrance. December marks the one – year passing of Al Wharton. Al was the father of Wharton Wines’ founder, Geoff. While Al was only 67 when he passed from small cell lung cancer, he led an amazing life and touched the lives of many people.

To order wine or learn more about Wharton Wines, please call 707.287.7967 or visit the Wharton website… www.whartonwines.com

Click here for the Wharton Fundraiser flyer.

Five years ago, Nancy Huhn was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer. She has never been a smoker, but was unknowingly exposed to radon in her home for almost fifteen years. Nancy has beaten the odds and is now a proud survivor and active volunteer for LCFA. Her latest project was hosting a fundraising event for the Lung Cancer Foundation of America to raise awareness of lung cancer and radon levels in Kentucky and to raise funds for lung cancer research. Donations and a portion of all sales were donated to LCFA for disease and treatment research to bring us closer to a cure for lung cancer.

Yoga has so many ways of relaxing one’s mind and body. This is especially true when dealing with the stresses of a loved one having lung cancer.

Namaste for Lung Cancer a unique event to help the friends and families of lung cancer victims while raising funds for lung cancer research, was held on November 19, 2011 in Roseville, CA. Participants enjoyed a 2 hour yoga class and also took pleasure in the knowledge that their donations for the class benefit lung cancer research through LCFA.

Namaste – Let us honor the spirit in each other. We are all equal. The word “namaste” removes the ugly stigma surrounding lung cancer. Please help us honor the spirit in those who are struggling with lung cancer, patients, families and caregivers alike.

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The evening festivities included

• Speakers from Oncimmune (Blood Test Can Help Detect LUNG CANCER)
• Gulledge Family Wellness
• Linda Meyer Parrish, author of There IS no Stage 5
• Gold Stash for Cash
• Shopping and Silent Auction
• H – orderves and BLINGtinis

The 2011 “Superman Scramble” Golf Tournament at Indian Springs Golf Course in Louisville, KY will be held Sunday, September 11, 2011. Proceeds will benefit LCFA along with supporting Michael McDill, (a young father of two who was diagnosed with stage 4 Lung Cancer in August 2009) and Uniting Against Lung Cancer.

Click here for Information Flyer.

The first annual Sharon Clough Memorial Golf Tournament Against Lung Cancer was a rousing success, raising some much-needed funds for LCFA’s lung cancer research grants.

The tournament, complete with hole in one contests on the 4th, 7th, 12th and 16th holes, included a putting contest and a silent auction. Please click here for more information.

The friends of Clark Fisher, an athlete and a non-smoker who lost his battle with lung cancer in November of 2009, hosted the 2nd Annual KingFisher Memorial Volleyball Tournament on Saturday, August 6, 2011. The proceeds raised at this event were donated to the Cancer Patient Help Fund (a local organization in York) and Lung Cancer Foundation of America for lung cancer research.

The Fisher family at the 2010 Kingfisher Memorial Volleyball Tournament

A group of “Day at the Races” attendees boarded Amtrak in the morning for a beautiful ride down the coast to “where the surf meets the turf down in old Del Mar.” At the 2nd annual LCFA “Day at the Races” charity event, we all enjoyed picture perfect weather, fantastic food and a great day of betting on the ponies! A BIG thank you to our corporate sponsors, Pfizer and Genentech. Also, a very special thank you to Kent Ochs. Everyone learned so much from him and really enjoyed his tours of the paddock area. We all walked away with a lot more empathy for the horses! Don’t miss out next year – we’re already planning “LCFA Day at the Races 2012!”

Fantastic food and a beautiful day		Semantha and Max greet our participants
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Powersource Entertainment hosted a very successful run/walk in memory of Carolyn Lockhart, Emma Lee Perkins and Thelma Lee Holley on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at Shiloh High School in Snellville, GA. The event included free food and games and live music and events. Thank you to our hosts for all their efforts!

Click here for Information Flyer.

The Parkers, our hosts for the event		Running for the cause – even on a very hot day!
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Saturday, May 14, 2011 was “Big Sunday Weekend.” This year, Big Sunday and LCFA teamed up to host a craft booth at the Los Angeles High School for the Visual and Performing Arts. We made special windsocks to honor and commemorate those who have braved the lung cancer battle.

Big Sunday Southern California the largest regional community service event in America
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The 5th annual golf tournament honoring the memory of Erik Hidalgo was held on April 29, 2011 in Upland, CA. Each year since 2007, Erik’s family has hosted a golf tournament in his honor with the proceeds going to charity. This year, the Hidalgo family team designated Lung Cancer Foundation of America as the recipient of their fundraising efforts – and what a successful event it was!

Erik Hidalgo, a non-smoker, was just 24 years old when lung cancer took his life, six days before his first wedding anniversary and a mere 68 days after his diagnosis. Erik was also an employee of the Jonsson Cancer Center at UCLA where his computer knowledge, gentle manner and ease with people made him a fast favorite with everyone on the fund-raising team. He truly enjoyed his job, which he found inspiring because he believed the work of the cancer center was so important.

Erik Hidalgo		Golf4Erik

On November 6, 2010, a “Girls Night Out” hosted by the families of the Washington City Firefighters and benefiting Lung Cancer Foundation of America was held at the Washington City Community Center. The guests were welcomed by volunteers provided by the local Target store, which made this event their volunteer event for the month of November.

Throughout the evening, there was entertainment from some very talented locals as well as access to several “Just for Fun” Booths that included Notable Creations Scrapbooking, Lia Sophia Jewelry and Mary Kay Make Up Tips. Attendees also had the opportunity to have their nails done with OPI BreatheLife – a color created especially for Lung Cancer Foundation of America. The main event – a fashion show – featured styles donated by local clothing stores.

Ending the evening, in tribute to those families who have lost a loved one to lung cancer, was a performance of the song “For Good” from the musical Wicked. The final line of the song is: “Because I knew you… I have been changed for good.”

Mindy helped our vendors and took the pictures		Sara-wife of WC Firefighter gave out our LCFA info
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A Fundraiser Benefiting Lung Cancer Advocacy at Lung Cancer Foundation of America & Suzanne Wilson Breath of Life Foundation. The Suzanne Wilson Breath of Life 5K will include a run and walk. Dogs are welcome and encouraged to participate in our Doggie Costume Contest. Join us at the conclusion of the race for fun, music, awards and updates on lung cancer research. Can’t make the Race? Register to walk with us “In Spirit!”

Brenham High School
525 A.H. Ehrig Drive
Brenham, TX 77833

Click here for Information.

Christine Gregory of the Queen of Paws Boutique at Trendz (aka Tashi Tai Treasures) organized this amazingly successful charity event benefiting Lung Cancer Foundation of America – The evening festivities included Shopping, Gold Stash for Cash, and Door Prizes. Appetizers and drinks were served. The event was free to the public & a portion of all proceeds go to Lung Cancer Foundation of America. Congratulations to the raffle winners and thank you for everyone’s support for lung cancer research & detection!

Queen of Paws Boutique’s table at the Bling, Breath, Believe charity event		Event coordinator, Christine Gregory, at the Bling, Breath, Believe charity event
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In Memory of Christine’s Mother Eleni Gregory

Trendz Market 
5405 W 151st Street
Leawood, KS, 66225

For more information, please contact 913.980.4882

The first annual “Superman Scramble” Golf Tournament at Indian Springs Golf Course in Louisville, KY was a huge success. 80 golfers and 60 guests had lots of fun playing in the shotgun style tournament and participating in the silent auction and raffles. Everyone enjoyed Mark’s Feed Store (local BBQ) food. Lori Monroe, co-founder of LCFA join in the festivities, educating everyone about the need for funding lung cancer research. Proceeds go towards supporting Michael McDill, a 36 year old father of two young children who was diagnosed with stage 4 Lung Cancer in August 2009 and a donation of $2500 went directly to LCFA on behalf of Michael McDill.

Click here for Information Flyer.

For information contact: Ashley Balmer at abalmer@amfam.com or call (502) 396-0938

LCFA co-founder Lori Monroe talks with lung cancer survivor Mike McDill		Superman Scramble event coordinators Mike and Tammy McDill with their two children Sydney and Trevor
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Guests attending the sold out “Tuscany Under the Stars” fundraising dinner hosted by Mr. & Mrs. Marine at their home, enjoyed wine tasting, music and dinner. Country singer Sean Patrick McGraw serenaded the guests while wine maker Geoff Wharton shared some very special bottles of wine donated by various Napa valley wineries. All ticket proceeds benefited Lung Cancer Foundation of America.

For information contact info@LCFAmerica.org

LCFA President Kim Norris and fundraising host Joni Marine		Guest of honor and lung cancer survivor Michael Weitz and his wife Janice with hosts Joni and Jeff Marine
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Attendees took a plane, took a train or took a car to join LCFA “where the surf meets the turf down in old Del Mar.” At this LCFA “Day at the Races” charity event, fun was the word of the day. The weather was perfect, the food was great and 15,000 people in attendance got to hear about LCFA when the 5^th race was announced as the Lung Cancer Foundation of America Breathe Life race. A BIG thank you to our corporate sponsors, Pfizer and Genentech. For those of you who were not able to attend, not to worry…next year’s LCFA Day at the Races will be even bigger and better! See you all next year at the second annual LCFA Day at the Races.

For information contact info@LCFAmerica.org

Spencer Mandel won the raffle drawing to join Kim Norris, President of LCFA, down at the winner’s circle during the 5th race to present champagne and flowers to the owner of the winning horse.	Attendees watch the race from the Il Palio Patio
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Clark Fisher, an athlete and a non-smoker, was diagnosed with lung cancer in early 2009. On November 12, 2009, he lost his battle with this disease. To honor his memory, friends of Clark Fisher started the Clark E. Fisher Memorial and the 1st Annual KingFisher Memorial Volleyball Tournament. Clark loved his family, friends and volleyball, so we’ve decided to bring together all the people and things that were important to Clark with the goal of helping other cancer patients. The proceeds raised at this event will be donated to the Cancer Patient Help Fund (a local organization in York) and Lung Cancer Foundation of America for lung cancer research.

Ace Sponsor

Hoffman Memorial Complex
York, PA

Click here for the brochure

For more information contact: Chad Baker at bakersnest@gmail.com or call 717.324.7420.

Del Weston, founder of Action On Film Festival International Film Festival sponsored the movie premier of Swan, One Man’s Journey. The event was hosted by Executive Producer, Ed Bernero and members of the Cast of CRIMINAL MINDS as a charity event benefitting Lung Cancer Foundation Of America. The movie paid tribute to Andy Swan, a 34 year old film maker who was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer this year. There was lots of love and support for Andy as he listened to the comments from his friends, family and co-workers. Shemar Moore and Kirsten Vangsness, co-stars of Criminal Minds, gladly offered their own stories of Andy and graciously signed autographs and took pictures with fans.

LCFA swag bags	Kirsten Vangsness and Shemar Moore of Criminal Minds autographing LCFA t-shirts.
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It’s open to the public… to be Greek for a weekend! Lots of Greek food and entertainment and bring awareness to lung cancer!

St. Dionysios Greek Orthodox Church
8100 West 95th Street
Overland Park, KS 66212-3214
(913) 341-7373

For information contact Christine at CGKoukla@kc.rr.com

During Big Sunday Weekend, volunteers hosted nail polish booths across Southern California to benefit and raise awareness for the Lung Cancer Foundation of America. OPI (the nail polish company), generously introduced BreatheLIFE, a new blue nail polish specially designed to call attention to LCFA’s important work. On Big Sunday Weekend, for a small donation, people got their nails polished a cool BreatheLIFE.

Polish Off Lung Cancer nail polish booths during Big Sunday 2010
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Lung cancer survivor Donna Lista hosted a “Girls Night In” Spa event in partnership with BeautiConrol, with the purpose of having fun while raising awareness and donations to benefit LCFA and Lung Cancer Research. Facials, relaxation stations, fabulous foot treatments and much more were on the agenda for the evening.

High school seniors Emily Kolata, Sarah Opshinsky, Courtney Gallagher and Lizzie Sallusti presented “Cabaret for a Cure” on December 2, 2009. The girls hosted an art exhibit and Broadway song show to benefit lung cancer awareness and research. Students from area high schools performed. All proceeds went to Lung Cancer Foundation of America. Thank you Emily, Sarah, Courtney and Lizzie for your hard work and for putting on a great show!

Group Performance	Cabaret for a cure Emily Sarah Courtney and Lizzie
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About 60 people joined LCFA at a Manhattan Friendraiser hosted by Russell Putterman and Beth Mauro, Marilyn Harrison and Susan Brooks. Pfizer pharmaceuticals graciously underwrote the event. Great food and drinks were served. LCFA Board member, Susie Mandel kicked off the event and introduced lung cancer survivor Donna Lista who told her story of surviving lung cancer while educating everyone on the challenges facing lung cancer research. LCFA President, Kim Norris then talked about what LCFA is doing to make a difference. A lively discussion followed with great questions and exciting ideas. LCFA thanks everyone for their participation and energetic commitment to help join the cause.

For information contact info@LCFAmerica.org

The audience listening to LCFA President Kim Norris.	Actor Elliott Gould joins Susan Brooks and LCFA Board member, Susie Mandel at the NY Friendraiser.
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On Oct. 27, Jenie wrote to LCFA telling us her father had lung cancer and she wanted to include a Polish Off Lung Cancer table at a Nov. 5th, Shine a Light on lung cancer event she was planning in her home town of Washington, UT. Her computer was stolen so she lost her photos of the event, but she wrote a beautiful description of what was a wonderfully touching, successful and community building, lung cancer awareness event. Click here to read her wonderful story.

At the Washington City Community Center, 350 N. Community Center Drive, Washington, UT
For information contact info@LCFAmerica.org

LCFA co-founder Lori Monroe and David Sturges set up a tent with LCFA t-shirts, brochures, and BreatheLIFE nail polish at the annual Chicago Lung www.lungrun.org.

LCFA co-founder and survivor, Lori Monroe, and her friend Anne.	LCFA co-founders and survivors, Lori Monroe and David Sturges
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LCFA was invited to have a table at the VIP/Swag room at the Wango Tango music festival hosted by K-Earth FM. LCFA handed out gift bags with OPI’s BreatheLIFE nail polish along with LCFA brochures. The celebrities signed LCFA’s graffiti wall book and took pictures holding a bottle of BreatheLIFE. It was a great opportunity to raise awareness for lung cancer and LCFA. Visit LCFA’s Facebook page for more pictures of LCFA at Wango Tango.

LCFA President Kim Norris with Lady Gaga	LCFA President Kim Norris with Shar Jackson and her daughter Cassie. They recently lost a family member to lung cancer.
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Big Sunday hosted our first ever Polishing Off Lung Cancer booths to benefit and raise awareness for the Lung Cancer Foundation of America. LCFA is a wonderful new nonprofit created to help fund research to provide early detection, treatment and, eventually, to find a cure for lung cancer, the No. 1 cancer killer. Recently, OPI (the nail polish company), generously introduced BREATHELIFE, a new blue nail polish specially designed to call attention to LCFA’s important work. On Big Sunday weekend, volunteers hosted nail polish booths all over Southern California, where, for a small donation, people got their nails polished a cool BREATHELIFE blue. All profits went to LCFA. Contact LCFA to find out how you can host a nail polish booth and visit LCFA’s Facebook page for more pictures of the POLC booths. 
Go to www.bigsunday.org for more details.

Polish Off Lung Cancer nail polish tables in Manhattan Beach, CA during Big Sunday 2009
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In honor of her 52nd birthday, Nancy Huhn’s children hosted a Lung Cancer Awareness fundraiser at the University of Louisville vs West Virginia University footballgame. This is a big rivalry in the Big East Conference. Many things were donated from a variety of businesses and friends. They offered hot dogs, hot chocolate, cookies, donuts, coffee, etc to any interested passers-by. All proceeds went to LCFA. Visit LCFA’s Facebook page for more pictures of this great tailgate fundraiser!

Birthday celebration/LCFA fundraiser at the University of Louiseville football game.	Lung cancer survivor and birthday girl Nancy Huhn, surrounded by Nick & Jackie
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