Kentucky Residents Raise $60k to Support Lung Health, Fund COVID-19 Initiative

From July 17 – 26, more than 60 people walked and ran as a part of the American Lung Association in Kentucky’s LUNG FORCE Run/Walk. The event raised more than $60,000 to fund the Lung Association’s efforts to end lung disease and support the Lung Association’s COVID-19 Action Initiative.

The LUNG FORCE Run/Walk is a fundraising event that was spaced out over a week (July 17-26) to promote social distancing. Participants can choose their route, day and time that they would like to participate.

“Due to concerns surrounding the global pandemic, we quickly pivoted to a virtual event this year, but still saw a tremendous outpouring of support and participation from the local community,” said Deena Adams, executive director for the Lung Association. “Thank you to all of our participants and sponsors who came together to make a difference in the lives of people facing lung disease, lung cancer and COVID-19.”

In total, the LUNG FORCE Run/Walk resulted in:

• 67 registered participants
• 15 teams
• $61,517.71 raised and counting.

Money raised at the LUNG FORCE Run/Walk funds the Lung Association’s efforts to end lung disease. It also supports the Lung Association’s COVID-19 Action Initiative, a $25 million investment to address COVID-19 and protect against future respiratory virus pandemics. The initiative works with public and private entities to increase research collaboration and develop new vaccines, detection tests and treatment therapies.

More information is available at LUNGFORCE.org/Louisville.