Message from the President & CEO
 

We are currently living through extraordinarily challenging times. COVID-19 has certainly presented us with a lot of fear and uncertainty, and at the same time, has also managed to unify our province through an incredible showing of community spirit and togetherness. 

 

COVID-19 is a respiratory disease that places those with lung health issues at a higher risk. Now, it is more important than ever, for us to continue providing valuable lung health services to all Nova Scotians, including the 1-in-5 who suffer from lung disease. Whether it be through supporting cutting-edge lung health research, answering inquiries related to lung health, providing support to lung transplant patients, and more - we are dedicated to continuing to find the best ways to maximize our impact, while doing our best to keep our province, and our community safe.

 

The impact of COVID-19 is evolving at a rapid pace. We will continue navigating through this situation, but have made the difficult decision to cancel all fundraising events for the spring and summer. This is being done to keep our lung community, our volunteers, and our staff safe - which is always our number one priority.

 

This will influence our ability to generate revenue this spring, and will result in a lack of funding for lung health research, programming and education resources. This is why we need your continued support, now, more than ever. 

 

We realize this unprecedented situation is causing financial uncertainty with all Nova Scotians, and donating is likely not top-of-mind. Please consider any size donation, so that we can continue to provide the valuable service many Nova Scotians have come to count on. It’s simple to make a donation on our website HERE

 

Thank you once again, for your continued support during this difficult time. 

 

Please take care of yourself and your loved ones. We’re all in this together. 

 

Robert MacDonald

President & CEO

Lung Association of Nova Scotia

We need your help now, more than ever

The Lung Association of Nova Scotia is seeking your urgent support during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The 1-in-5 Nova Scotians living with lung disease are particularly vulnerable to viruses like COVID-19.

We need your support now more than ever to continue our essential work due to major disruptions in our fundraising efforts.

We encourage people who can help to make an on-line donation or a monthly donation by clicking HERE

Together we raised almost $24,000 and reached thousands of Nova Scotians with our vital lung health message. Thank-you.

Legacy Research Grant - Applications due May 15th
 

Just a reminder that the deadline to apply for our Legacy Research Grant is May 15th, 2020. 

The goal of the Legacy Research Grant is to provide seed funding in support of high quality, leading edge respiratory health-related research in Nova Scotia that will help manage and prevent lung disease. For the second year, we are pleased to announce that we are doubling the amount of grant money available, thanks to a partnership with Research Nova Scotia. Grants as high as $50,000 may be awarded -  up to a maximum total amount of $50,000. 

For information on how to apply, click HERE        

Air Quality and Health Workshop

Earlier this Spring, the Lung Association of Nova Scotia hosted an air quality & health workshop, to create greater awareness about air quality issues impacting Atlantic Canada, while discussing initiatives that are currently helping.

 

Lung Cancer System Analysis

Earlier this month, the Lung Association of Nova Scotia held a stakeholder meeting with lung health professionals, as part of a lung cancer health system analysis. Important information was gathered, which will help to help identify shortcomings in the lung cancer care pathway. Additional meetings will be conducted later this year, in order to create a comprehensive report to provide to government and health care administrators regarding lung cancer care in our province.

Links Fore Lungs

We’re hoping avid golfers will still be able to get out on the courses this year (fingers crossed!). Just a reminder that we still have our Links Fore Lungs golf book, which has over 100 BOGO green fees at course around the Atlantic provinces. Makes a great Easter gift. To order, click HERE

Camp Treasure Chest 2020

To all of our camp families: Please note we are continuing to monitor the situation in regards to COVID-19 and Camp Treasure Chest. We  will be consulting with our Medical Advisory Committee as well as Camp Brigadoon, to ensure we make the best decision regarding camp, as this situation continues to unfold. We will ensure all camp families are updated as decisions are made.