Breathe Deep Boston to Host Kick-Off Event to Commence 5K Walk

from Molly Stern

This September, join Breathe Deep Boston in its mission to support lung cancer awareness and raise funds for critical lung cancer research, education and support nationwide during its kick-off event. On Tuesday, Sept. 16, the Breathe Deep Boston team will hold a registration and information session for new and interested walkers from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Game On! Boston, located at 82 Lansdowne Street in Boston.

During this inaugural kick-off event, guests will have the opportunity to learn more information about the Breathe Deep Boston 5K Walk and LUNGevity Foundation, the nation's largest private organization committed to making an immediate impact on increasing quality-of-life and survivorship of people with lung cancer by accelerating research into early detection and more effective treatments, as well as providing community, support and education for all those affected by the disease. New walkers can register onsite for the one-day fundraising event, which is open to participants of all ages. Complementary appetizers and soft drinks will be provided. Guests will also be able to test their ping pong skills on Game On!'s new Blazing Paddles table, as they network and connect with new friends who ultimately share the same goal: to help silence lung cancer.

Interested parties are encouraged to bring friends, family, neighbors and co-workers to meet other walkers to gain tips and tricks on fundraising. For more information or to RSVP contact Diana Aldecoa by phone at 917-921-5719 or by email at [email protected]. Space is limited. RSVP by Sept. 9.

The ninth annual Breathe Deep Boston 5K Walk, which is set for Saturday, Nov. 1, will start at the scenic DCR's Mother's Rest Area at Carson Beach in South Boston. Registration begins at 10 a.m.; the speaking program is at 10:30 a.m.; and the walk kicks off at 11 a.m. To register for the ninth annual Breathe Deep Boston 5K Walk, or to support a walker, visit lungevity.org/boston or call (312) 407-6100. Participants may enter discount code BREATHE for $5 off the registration fee.

Breathe Deep Boston 5K Walk aims to raise $250,000 for LUNGevity Foundation, which funds critical lung cancer research, including local research projects conducted at Boston universities and hospitals, as well as advocacy, education and support across the country. Since 2006, the Breathe Deep Boston 5K Walk already has raised more than $1 million for lung cancer research.

About LUNGevity Foundation
LUNGevity Foundation is firmly committed to making an immediate impact on increasing quality of life and survivorship of people with lung cancer by accelerating research into early detection and more effective treatments, as well as by providing community, support and education for all those affected by the disease. Our vision is a world where no one dies of lung cancer. For more information about LUNGevity Foundation, visit LUNGevity.org. (from )

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