Lung Cancer Initiative
The Triangle
What started as a grassroots movement of survivors, providers, and advocates in North Carolina in 2006 has grown to become a leading organization that connects lung cancer patients and their loved ones with the medical and research community. Our network of hope and action fuels lung cancer research, furthers education and awareness about lung cancer, and supports access to appropriate care, treatment, and resources for the lung cancer community.
Passionate Support of Survivorship Building Community Compassion Empathy Transparency Integrity Professionalism Responsible Stewardship
Lung Cancer Initiative (LCI) got its start as North Carolinians Against Lung Cancer in 2006. It was formed by a group of volunteer advocates with a focus on funding research and raising awareness about lung cancer. In 2008, the organization joined forces with Free to Breathe , gaining 501(c)(3) status and was renamed North Carolina Lung Cancer Partnership . As LCI’s reach expanded throughout North Carolina and beyond over the next several years, the decision was made to establish independent 501(c)(3) status in 2013 and rebrand as Lung Cancer Initiative . The following timeline outlines the highlights of LCI’s history.
2008 Free to Breathe State Chapter: North Carolina Lung Cancer Partnership
Programs
- Patient Emergency Fund
- Tomma Hargraves Gas Card Program
- Survivor Engagement Events
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