American Lung Association in Kentucky

01/14/2026

🏙️💜 Today is National Take the Stairs Day — Louisville, let’s climb! 💜🏙️

What better day to turn a few flights of stairs into a powerful step for lung health? Join us for the Fight for Air Climb Louisville and challenge yourself while supporting the mission to help everyone breathe easier.

📍 Lynn Family Stadium
🗓️ Climb Day: March 29

✨ Register today and save!
👉 Use code LOCAL20 for $20 off registration
⏰ Code expires 1/18

Whether you take the stairs every day or this is your first big climb, this event is for everyone. Grab a friend, form a team, or climb solo — just don’t miss it!

🔗 Register now: climblouisville.org

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01/04/2026

Our first Fight for Air Climb Louisville practice of the year is officially in the books! 🏙️💙
Thank you to everyone who showed up today from 1–2 PM to start training with us.

Practice climbs will continue every Sunday from 1–2 PM all the way until Climb Day—we’d love to see even more climbers join us!

🔗 Register here: climblouisville.org

01/01/2026

🏙️ Fight for Air Climb Louisville – Practice Climbs Begin This Sunday!

Kick off the New Year with a practice climb as we gear up for the Fight for Air Climb Louisville 2026! 💙

📍 Lynn Family Stadium
🗓️ Sunday, January 4
⏰ 1:00–2:00 PM
🔁 Practice climbs will take place every Sunday until Climb Day on March 29

🚗 Parking: Purple Lot
🚩 Look for the Fight for Air Climb flag at the entry door

✅ Register to climb: climblouisville.org
📧 Questions? Email us at climblouisville@lung.org

Whether you’re a first-time climber or a seasoned pro, we’d love to climb with you! 💪💙

12/19/2025

🎉 Raffle Winner Announcement! 🎉

Congratulations to Tami, Executive Director of the Kentucky Board of Respiratory Care and a dedicated volunteer with the American Lung Association in Kentucky for more than 20 years, on winning our University of Kentucky football helmet signed by Coach Mark Stoops (Head Coach, 2013–2025)! 🏈💙

This special raffle was hosted and led by our incredible Fight For Air Climb Committee (www.climblouisville.org), who came together to kick off their fundraising efforts in a fun and impactful way. We absolutely love these out-of-the-box, creative fundraising strategies that bring our community together while advancing our mission.

Every ticket purchased supported the Fight For Air Climb Louisville and helped us continue our work to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease across Kentucky.

A huge thank you to everyone who participated, and special appreciation to our Climb Committee members for their leadership, creativity, and commitment to helping Kentuckians breathe easier. 💙💨

Stay tuned for more exciting fundraising moments as we climb higher together!

12/15/2025

Shopping for healthcare coverage on the marketplace?
Use this quick checklist:
1. Compare plan benefits (prescriptions, specialists).
2. Confirm premiums & pay on time.
3. Select a plan and make sure your information is up to date.
If you recently lost Medicaid, you may still be eligible for low-cost Marketplace plans. Start at our enrollment page. Lung.org/openenrollment.

12/12/2025

COPD & Asthma Flipcharts
Two new flipcharts to guide and facilitate patient discussions about improving disease self management.

https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/copd/for-health-professionals/flipchart

https://www.lung.org/lung-health-diseases/lung-disease-lookup/asthma/health-professionals-educators/flipchart

If you are a healthcare professional treating COPD patients, it is important to stay informed about COPD care, resources and support options.

11/26/2025

Take a deep breath and give thanks! 💙

This Thanksgiving, we’re feeling grateful to our core (and our lungs!) for every moment, every breath, and every person who helps make our mission possible.

Our offices will be closed November 26–28 as we celebrate and recharge.
Wishing you a happy, healthy, and breath-filled Thanksgiving from all of us at the American Lung Association in Kentucky! 🦃💨

11/05/2025

Our hearts are with all those affected by last night’s tragic plane crash in Louisville. The American Lung Association in Kentucky extends our deepest sympathies to the victims, their families, and all impacted members of the community.

We recommend monitoring Louisville Metro Emergency Services for official state guidance and the most current information as this situation continues to develop.

We are closely monitoring the situation and stand ready to support our community as appropriate in the days ahead.

Thank you,
Your Kentucky Team

11/04/2025

To celebrate Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension Month follow Lindsay at Running with PAH
Learn more about Pulmonary Hypertension and share awareness.

11/03/2025

THANK YOU Clark Regional Medical Center for hosting your first Lung Force event raising awareness for early scanning and treatment for lung cancer and increasing research dollars.
If you have lungs you can have lung cancer.