American Lung Association’s LUNG FORCE Walk Boston Debut’s at New Location: DCR Hopkinton State Park on October 19

This year, the American Lung Association in Boston is bringing its 10th Annual LUNG FORCE Walk Boston, to DCR Hopkinton State Park on October 19th to celebrate the local community, survivors and families.  The Walk aims to raise $90,000 in support for lung health education, advocacy and research.

Registration is now open at  LUNGFORCE.org/Boston

The LUNG FORCE Walk is a celebratory and welcoming event that provides critical funds for lifesaving lung cancer research, early detection initiatives, and awareness. For the event, participants will walk about 3 miles around the scenic park.

The year 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of the Lung Association’s nationwide movement to defeat lung cancer—LUNG FORCE. Through education, advocacy and research, LUNG FORCE is working to ensure that fewer people are diagnosed and those living with the disease live longer. In 2024, the American Lung Association is also celebrating 120 years of impact, since the organization’s founding in 1904.

“Thanks to all of our amazing volunteers, participants and LUNG FORCE Heroes, we are truly making an impact on lung cancer in Massachusetts and we are thrilled to bring this event to the DCR Hopkinton State Park or the first time! Nationally, since 2014, LUNG FORCE has raised more than $30 million for lifesaving lung cancer research, expanding our research commitment by 286%,” said Ashley Carrier, Executive Director of the American Lung Association in Massachusetts.

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths among people in the U.S. and someone is diagnosed with the disease about every two minutes. But there is hope! More people than ever are surviving lung cancer. The survival rate has increased by over 50% in the past decade.

LUNG FORCE Walk events are great for friends, family and company teams to come together to support people with lung disease and lung cancer, have fun and get some exercise. Joining a LUNG FORCE Walk supports the work of the American Lung Association to defeat lung cancer, improve the air we breathe, reduce the burden of lung disease on individuals and their families, and eliminate tobacco use and tobacco-related diseases.

The Lung Association encourages people across the country to get involved in a LUNG FORCE Walk. To learn more and register, visit LUNGFORCE.org/Boston