BC Lung Association Volunteer Director Lil Rusch urges Osoyoos residents to donate generously to the Christmas Seals campaign and show support for healthy lungs all year round. (Photo supplied)
In the weeks leading up to Christmas, British Columbians are once again given the opportunity to raise money for lung health, a tradition that has been going on for over a century.
The Lung Association depends on the generosity of British Columbians to continue to fund groundbreaking research and public education regarding lung disease and clean air.
Since 1908, Canadians have made a difference in the lives of people with lung disease by supporting the Christmas Seals campaign.
At first, Christmas Seals helped in the crusade against tuberculosis (TB).
Today, Christmas Seals and the work of The Lung Association extends to chronic lung diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease(COPD), preventing tobacco use, and advocating for healthier air quality.
“Christmas Seals are a symbol of hope,” says Lil Rusch, Volunteer BC Lung Association Director for Osoyoos. “We thank all of our donors for their generosity and ask Canadians who are concerned about healthy lungs and healthy air to give generously to the Christmas Seals campaign.
“We hope British Columbians give as much as they can this holiday season. This year’s fundraising goal is $1 million dollars, and every donation large or small helps get us closer to that goal.”
The Canadian Lung Association supports world-class research in Canada to find better treatments – and hopefully cures – for lung disease.
The Canadian Lung Association supports research through grants, fellowships and studentships. We also partner with leading health-care companies and organizations to leverage research awards and fellowships. In addition, several of our provincial associations also offer research awards.
The association funds a variety of research projects – from basic lab research to clinical trials to studies in lung disease prevention – for better treatments and ways to improve quality of life for people with lung disease.
Those wishing to make a donation can do so by calling 604-731-5864 or toll free 1-800-665-5864 outside the Lower Mainland.
Supporters can also visit www.bc.lung.ca for more information or to donate online.
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