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Newsletter: Hope Amidst Lung Cancer
June 12th, 2024
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide. In Canada, it is the most commonly diagnosed cancer (excluding non-melanoma skin cancers) and also the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women....
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Join us at the BC Lung First Annual IPOP Classic on June 22, 2024
May 27th, 2024
Registration is now open for the BC Lung First Annual IPOP Classic! This exciting, inclusive pickleball tournament supports BC Lung Foundation and promotes the health benefits of pickleball.Join in on the fun on June...
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100 Air Quality Monitors to be Distributed in 100 Mile House
May 16th, 2024
On May 14th, 2024, BC Lung Foundation visited 100 Mile House to distribute 100 air quality monitors to the local community through Carter’s Project.Check out the article in the 100 Mile Free Press here. Last...
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Carter’s Project on Global News
May 7th, 2024
Catch Amber speaking about Carter's Project on Global News Morning for World Asthma Day. See the video here.
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BC mom distributes air quality monitors after nine-year-old’s asthma death during wildfires
April 25th, 2024
Carter's Project was recently featured in the Globe & Mail.Check it out here: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/british-columbia/article-bc-mom-distributes-air-quality-monitors-after-nine-year-olds-asthma/
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With rising extreme weather fatalities, communities can be left vulnerable, especially individuals with respiratory issues
April 17th, 2024
The devastating effects of climate change can be seen around the world, and with an increase in extreme weather events, 2023 saw tens of thousands of individual's lives taken too soon, including 9-year-old Carter Vigh...
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Climbing to success: Climb the Wall event raises almost $100,000 to support lung health
March 26th, 2024
On Sunday, March 24th, firefighters from across British Columbia gathered to show their support for lung health at BC Lung Foundation’s annual Climb the Wall fundraising event. Over 180 firefighters took on the stairs...
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Province takes action to prevent sale of nicotine products to youth
February 8th, 2024
A big win in BC! Yesterday, it was announced that the province will require nicotine pouches to be sold only by a pharmacist on a non-prescription basis. The BC Lung Foundation applauds the...
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Protecting Individuals with Lung Disease from RSV
December 4th, 2023
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that causes a mild, cold-like symptoms. Most people recover in a week or two, but RSV can be serious. Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) can pose a...
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Launching Carter's Project, a game-changing, heartfelt initiative
November 6th, 2023
The launch of Carter’s Project, the BC Lung Foundation’s newest, most heartfelt initiative. Here, Foundation President & CEO Christopher Lam, with brave parents Amber and James Vigh, who lost their son nearly...
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