Today is #NationalPhilanthropyDay, a day to celebrate the power of giving and the impact it creates. ❤️ A few months ago, we set out on a mission: to celebrate 125 years of supporting #LungHealth by asking Canadians to give $125 in honour of this milestone.

Thinking about quitting nicotine or want to prevent someone from picking up the habit? We’ve got you covered. 🚭 From interactive tools to educational guides, our #smoking and #vaping prevention resources are here to help you make informed choices and protect your lung health.

We’re so thankful to our sponsor, AstraZeneca, for supporting our 125th anniversary celebration. Your partnership helps us continue improving #LungHealth for Canadians everywhere.

Today, we pause to remember. On #RemembranceDay, we honour the courage, sacrifice and service of those who have defended our freedom, past and present.

Thank you to our Diamond sponsor, GSK, for helping us mark 125 years of improving lung health in Canada! Your generous support helps us continue this important work.

Applications are now open for the Early Career Researcher Awards in Asthma! This award aims to empower early career researchers, improving outcomes for those living with #asthma.

Applications are now open for the Early Career Researcher Awards in Asthma! This award aims to empower early career researchers, improving outcomes for those living with #asthma.

We are incredibly grateful to our platinum sponsor, Merck, for their generous support of our upcoming 125th anniversary celebration. Your support helps us continue our mission to improve lung health across Canada!

November is #COPDAwarenessMonth, a time to raise awareness about a disease that affects more than two million Canadians.

Lung health doesn’t need to be scary, even on Halloween! 🎃 With a few simple habits (staying active, avoiding smoking and vaping, keeping up with your care), you can enjoy a healthier spooky season. Have a fun, safe Halloween, folks!

Hearing a loud, “barky” cough from your young child…one that tends to worsen at night? It may be croup!

Boo! There’s a hidden danger that’s scarier than any ghost. 👻 #Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in Canada and can be found in almost every home. The only way to know if it’s lurking in your house is to test, and it’s best to do so over the winter (less ventilation in your home).

Not all disabilities are visible, but their impact is real. Living with a lung condition can be isolating, exhausting and often misunderstood. Awareness, understanding and support from our communities make a meaningful difference.

We’re celebrating our 125th anniversary by focusing on healthy lungs and active lives! What’s your favourite way to get moving for lung health? Walking, cycling, yoga or something else entirely? Let us know!

Happy Respiratory Therapy Week! We’re celebrating respiratory therapists, the dedicated professionals who support lung health every day. Thank you to all RTs for your invaluable work in keeping lungs healthy!

In case you missed it: We’re celebrating 125 years of promoting lung health and helping Canadians breathe easier! One way we’re honouring this milestone is by encouraging all of us to keep our lungs strong through daily movement.

It’s RSV Awareness Week, so it’s time to shine a light on a virus that can be serious for infants, young children and older adults. #RSV can lead to hospitalization and long-term lung complications, making awareness and prevention critical.

‘Tis the season for a little gratitude post! We are deeply grateful for the donors, researchers and partners who make our work possible. Your generosity fuels progress in lung health and gives hope to countless families from coast to coast to coast. Thank you for being part of our journey. ❤️

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay, a reminder that caring for our minds is just as important as caring for our lungs. Living with a lung condition can bring daily challenges, and we’re striving for a future where no one feels alone in their journey to breathe and to heal.

Every step counts toward stronger lungs. Join our challenge by walking, running or moving 1.25 km—heck, even dance if you want to! It’s a small distance that makes a big impact, reminding us how vital movement is for lung health. Are you in? Lace up and share your journey with us.

You can’t see it. You can’t smell it. You can’t taste it. But it could be lurking in your home… 😧 Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in Canada, and it can be found in almost all homes. The only way to know if it’s there is to test.

October is Occupational Therapy Month—a time to recognize the vital role OTs play in helping people live well with lung disease. This month, we celebrate the dedication and expertise of occupational therapists (and key partners in our health) who make every breath count! 🫁

Last chance to sign up for our webinar! Safe in All Hands is for parents, educators and coaches to learn how to confidently support kids with asthma in any setting. Register today at lung.ca

Today, we honour the Survivors of residential schools, their families and the children who never returned home. 🧡 This day is a reminder of the painful history and lasting impacts of residential schools, and of our responsibility to listen, learn (and unlearn) and take meaningful action.

Tiny rodents can carry a BIG risk! Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome is a rare but serious lung disease spread by deer, mice and other wild rodents. 🐭

Our CEO joined with CEOs of @heartandstroke.bsky.social and @canadianlung.bsky.social to call on provinces and territories to think long-term and allocate substantial funds from the tobacco settlement to strengthen government tobacco control strategies. Read more: calgaryherald.com/opinion/colu...

Hello, Fall! 🍂 As the season changes, here are a few simple ways to keep your lungs happy...

Your home should be safe and comforting, not a place that makes you sick! Air quality issues can lurk anywhere, in homes new or old. The good news? You can take action today.

Earlier this month, we introduced our Breathe and Stride Challenge. Well, consider this your mid-month check-in! Have you been able to add any healthy practices to your daily routine? We’d love to hear about your progress!

Have you registered for Safe in All Hands? Join us and Asthma Canada on Oct. 2 for a webinar for parents, educators and coaches to learn more about their role in managing childhood asthma. Register today: shorturl.at/y1dvB

It’s the National Day of Encouragement, a perfect reminder to encourage yourself and others to take care of your lung health! Your lungs work hard every single day, so show them some love. Simple steps like staying active, avoiding smoke and getting regular check-ups can go a long way!

Are you joining us in our Breathe and Stride Challenge, in honour of our 125th anniversary? Listen to our team member Ashley-Ann as she explains all about it and how you can help strengthen your lungs this fall.

Talking to your kids about vaping can feel tricky, but it doesn’t have to be perfect. Misinformation is everywhere, and two-thirds of teens don’t even realize e-cigarettes contain addictive nicotine.

These stats might surprise you… According to 2023 statistics from the Canadian Cancer Society, the lifetime probability of developing #LungCancer is 7.1%, and it’s the leading cause of cancer death in Canada.

Join us and Asthma Canada on Oct. 2 for a webinar for parents, educators and coaches to learn more about their role in managing childhood asthma. Register today for what's sure to be an informative session: shorturl.at/y1dvB

We’re celebrating our 125th anniversary by putting lung health front and centre! 🫁 Our Manager of Fund Development, Ashley-Ann Maginnis, is kicking off our Breathe and Stride Challenge!

September is Pulmonary Fibrosis Month. 🌬️ The name itself tells the story: Idiopathic – the cause is unknown Pulmonary – it affects the lungs Fibrosis – it causes scarring of lung tissue

Did you know? In 1983, the world’s first successful lung transplant was performed right here in Canada. We’re proud to celebrate Canada’s role in lung health innovation! 🫁

Any time you inhale something other than clean air or prescribed medication, there’s potential for harm. Vaping is no exception. While research is still ongoing to understand the full long-term effects, we already know this: vaping can negatively impact your lung health.

What does healthy breathing mean to you? Pick an option below, or share your own in the comments: A) Feeling energized throughout the day B) Climbing stairs without getting winded C) Keeping up with the kids or grandkids D) Not thinking about my breathing at all

Even in the summer months, we’re thinking about the impact of a holiday tradition that helped shape public health in Canada. 🎁

Warning: These numbers may cause concern (and with good reason). Traffic-related air pollution isn't just an environmental issue. It's a serious health concern, especially for people living with lung disease. Cleaner air means healthier lives. Learn more: www.lung.ca/air-quality/...

Living with chronic lung disease? Regular exercise, self-management education and social support can make a real difference in your quality of life.

Don’t mind us, we’re just wiping away some (happy) tears! 🥹 We recently received the sweetest note from a young supporter, who mentioned their friend benefits from the CLA's offerings. If you’d like to support us too, please consider donating $125 toward the future of lung health in Canada. 🍁

Not sure if you’re using your inhaler correctly? We’re here to help! We’ve got step-by-step guides and videos to walk you through it. Visit our website or head to our YouTube channel for easy-to-follow instructions and tips: www.youtube.com/@CanadianLun...

Breathing is what unites us and inspires us — and what keeps our community so committed. 🫁 From funding life-saving research to fighting for clean air, from educating youth to supporting families facing lung disease, we’re here for it all.

Get ready to roll up your sleeve and show your lungs some love this National Immunization Awareness Month! Getting your recommended vaccines is one of the best ways to protect yourself and the millions of Canadians living with lung disease. 💉

It’s #WorldLungCancerDay! 🫁 About 1 in 4 cancer deaths among Canadians is due to lung cancer, making it the leading cause of cancer death in this country.

You don’t have to smoke to be at risk. Breathing in someone else’s cigarette smoke can be just as harmful as smoking yourself and can even lead to lung cancer.

#Vaping products go by many names but they all work the same way: they’re battery-powered devices that heat a liquid to create an aerosol, often called vapour or a cloud. See what’s really in that liquid. It might surprise you. 🥴