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Highlights of our mission work in March
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We want to thank you for all your support that has made our lifesaving work possible this past month. With your help, we have expanded our COVID-19 online resources, held our latest COVID-19 Townhall, conducted our nationwide Advocacy Day, won important victories to protect the air we breathe and save our kids from tobacco use and so much more. See how much your support helps in an historic year. Learn more in our March Mission Moment.
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Vaccines: Return to What We Love
Our new video has a fun and empowering message that demonstrates the transformative effect of the COVID-19 vaccine to help Americans get back to what they love. From the roar of the crowd to the sound of our grandchildren laughing, we’re looking forward to returning to the moments that matter most.
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Heroes Advocate for Lung Health
Yesterday, LUNG FORCE Heroes — those personally affected by lung cancer from across the country—called to speak to their members of Congress about the urgent need to address lung cancer, including advocating for $46.1 billion in research funding for National Institutes of Health. There’s still time for you to join forces with them.
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Support Our Mission Through Champions Unite
Join Tony Gwynn Jr. and big-league baseball players, on March 25 for a live, star studded talent show to support lung health. Get a champion box seat and save your spot for Champions Unite. Although the event is based in southern California, anyone across the country who loves baseball, or loves healthy lungs, can join in the fun.
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Give and Save at the Same Time
With your help, the American Lung Association continues to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. If you are like many supporters, you may be looking for ways to make an impact on our work that can also provide you with the security and flexibility you need. That’s why we thought you might like to know about a smart way to champion a world without lung disease using your IRA savings. Learn more.
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New Special Enrollment Period for Quality and Affordable Healthcare
The Biden Administration announced a Special Enrollment Period for individuals and families to enroll in quality and affordable health insurance through healthcare.gov from February 15, 2021 through May 15, 2021. This is an opportunity for the millions of Americans, including those who have lost employed-sponsored coverage because of COVID-19, to enroll in health insurance that will cover preventive services, emergency care and vaccines, including the COVID-19 vaccine. The Lung Association has resources on open enrollment in both English and Spanish available at Lung.org/openenrollment.
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Lung Association Launches 11 New Lung Cancer Biomarker Landing Pages
As part of our Biomarker Briefings project, we have added 11 biomarker-specific landing pages as well as additional general biomarker testing content. Biomarker testing is a key component of precision medicine. The new content helps explain biomarker testing as well as many important lung cancer biomarkers that may impact treatment. Visit Lung.org/biomarker-testing to learn more and check out our new blog, Alphabet Soup or the New Way to Treat Lung Cancer?
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