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IMPACT
REPORT
what we do.
accelerating research with the
greatest potential to save lives
increasing the number of patients
enrolled in clinical trials
empowering the
lung cancer community
what we did.
EVENTS
Once again, in 2015, fundraisers from coast-to-coast
showed the world how to
be Free to Breathe.
39
events
1,231
teams
16,052
participants
$2.4M
raised
COMMUNITY
FUNDRAISING
1,137
got involved
$226,000
raised
BEARDS FOR HOPE
86 beard growers
$20,000 raised
WALK YOUR SOCKS OFF
144 walkers
$34,000 raised
RESEARCH
We continued to be
commited to supporting
research with the greatest
chances of saving lives.
STOPPING
METASTASIS
We awarded $1.2 million
in research grants focused
on stopping the spread of
lung cancer.
Our two grant winners will
continue their innovative
research that could lead
to clinical trials & new
treatment options.
BRENDON STILES, MD
Associate Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
ANN MARIE PENDERGAST, PhD
Anthony R. Means Cancer Biology Professor of Pharmacology
and Cancer Biology Vice Chair, Pharmacology and Cancer Biology
Duke University, School of Medicine
CLINICAL
TRIALS
Our Accelerate Clinical Trials
(ACT) Grant winner was
awarded $100,000 toward
his project aimed at increasing
enrollment in clinical trials.
NEAL MEROPOL, MD, FASCO
Professor and Division Chief of Hermatology and Oncology
University Hospitals Case Medical Center
Case Western Reserve University
EMPOWERMENT
PATIENT
EDUCATION
Our free educational materials empower
patients and their families on their lung
cancer journey. In 2015, we added a new
piece focused on immunotherapy.
8,916
care plans for patients
13,692
booklets distributed
82,421
total materials ordered
LIVING WITH
A DIAGNOSIS
OF LUNG CANCER
ANNUAL
CONFERENCE
The Free to Breathe Action Summit
in New York City brought together
patients, advocates, loved ones,
healthcare
professionals
and
researchers to better understand the
progress being made and to learn
new ways they can have an impact.
66
attended
AWARENESS
For Lung Cancer Awareness
Month, we asked thousands
of our advocates to give
symptoms bookmarks to their
local libraries.
310
advocates
7,750
bookmarks
highlight reel.
TOP 20 FUNDRAISERS
Leslie Richter - Community Fundraising
Cassie Andrews - Dallas, TX
June Craig - Kansas City, MO
Chris Ratford - Athens, GA
Jasmin Tragas - Community Fundraising
Bill Hannes - Dallas, TX
Elissa Sachs-Kohen - Baltimore, MD
Eric Thompson - Southwest Louisiana
Kevin Bell - Philadelphia, PA
Vanessa Ramirez - Community Fundraising
Bob Suter - Philadephia, PA
Christina Velt - Central Pennsylvania
Cass Celebre - Philadelphia, PA
Jim Pantelas - Team Free to Breathe
Jude Krady - Walk Your Socks Off
Jennifer Lincourt - Rhode Island
Gary Plog - Omaha, NE
Ruthie Ginsberg - Northern New Jersey
Kevin Walker - Central Pennsylvania
Kris Hanna - Athens, GA
TOP 20 FUNDRAISING TEAMS
It’s all good! - Dallas, TX
Cassie’s Crew - Dallas, TX
Joli’s Team - Dallas, TX
The A-Team - Athens, GA
Team Dan - Atlanta, GA
Team Clifford - Dallas, TX
Team Harshbarger - St. Louis, MO
Cancer Sucks - Philadelphia, PA
Team Judy Wright - Tacoma, WA
Team Haney - Walk Your Socks Off
Team Gail - Kansas City, MO
Built Ange Tough - Atlanta, GA
Angela’s Angels - Atlanta, GA
Ben Mount - Southwest Louisiana
Charlotte’s Champions - Athens, GA
Walking for Papa Duck - Atlanta, GA
Team Kennedy - Denver, CO
Team Thompson - Southwest Louisiana
Beth’s Brigade - Hartford, CT
Miles for Marc - Philadelphia, PA
TOP 20 COMMUNITY FUNDRAISERS
Leslie Richter
Nicole Piette
Jasmin Tragas
Vanessa Ramirez
Erek Janowski
Ben Griffith
Jeff Freedman
Stacy Peterson
Paige Colman
Tommy Williams
Kelly Wilder
Jan Duggins
June Craig
Mike Callan
Amy Williams
Chad Buege
Kristina Meagher
Marie Taylor
Colin Bonner
Bill Koch
TOP 10 COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING EVENTS
Race for Breath
Rob Moore Memorial Regatta
Chris Yeah Tribute Page
Frank Ramirez Breath to Believe - Phoenix, AZ
Foos Ball for Diane Testa - Dallas, TX
Lisa Sparling Tribute Page
Bikes Against Cancer Fundraiser - Plano, TX
Be Bold, Be Bald
Paige Coleman Art Show - Newport, RI
Jump-A-Thon
TOP DONORS & SPONSORS
Judith Toscano
Suzanne Mullison
Pfizer, Inc.
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Astellas Oncology
Scott Sheffield
Miles for Marc
Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield
Ann and Charles Florsheim Family Foundation
Fagadau, Hawk, & Swanson
Patrick Walsh
Korum Automotive Group
PPC Foundation
Little Creek Investment Corp.
Rachel Troychock
Insurance Brokers & Agents of San Diego
Willie Mount
University of Kentucky HealthCare
CORPORATE PARTNERS
In 2016, we celebrate our
15th anniversary.
Here’s a few of our achievements.
15-YEAR HIGHLIGHTS
$5M
of research funded
51
researchers supported
265
fundraising events
109,837
participants
we’re pretty proud.
financials.
good financial stewards
2015 AUDITED FINANCIALS
UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS
SUPPORT AND OTHER REVENUE
Corporate, foundation, and chapter contributions
Memorials and other contributions
Events
Special Events
Investment return
Other
2015
327,233
$
551,309
$
$ 2,456,094
$
$ (10,233)
317
$
Total unrestricted support and other revenue
$ 3,324,720
$
$ 1,496,127
$ 1,911,386
340,395
$
89,564
$
324,298
$
488,025
$
$
$
$
$
$
EXPENSES
Program service:
Funding Research
Public awareness
Patient education
Scientific programs
Supporting activities:
Management and general
Fundraising
Cost of direct benefits to donors
Total Expenses
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
2014
159,454
471,938
2,565,196
84,746
52,913
1,326
3,335,573
888,075
1,573,900
331,315
85,535
380,687
931,973
27,077
$ 4,649,795
$
4,218,562
Net assets released from restrictions
$ 1,244,171
$
912,635
Change in unrestricted net assets
$
(80,904)
$
29,646
TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS
Contributions
Net assets released from restrictions
$ 1,010,504
$ (1,244,171)
$
$
634,709
(912,635)
Change in temporarily restricted net assets
$ (233,667)
$
(277,926)
Change in net assets
Net Assets - Beginning of Year
$ (314,571)
$
(248,280)
$ 3,757,552
$
4,005,832
Net Assets - End of Year
$ 3,442,981
$
3,757,552
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