Only research will cure lung cancer. Every dollar makes a difference in the fight against lung cancer, and you have the power to help change what it means to face a lung cancer diagnosis. YOU can make the next breakthrough possible as part of the Free to Breathe family!
You made 2025 a year to remember!
What an incredible year it’s been for the Free to Breathe community! In 2025, thousands of participants came together across the country to walk, run, and raise life-changing funds for lung cancer research. From the Free to Breathe Chicago, Kansas City, and Anywhere Walks; to community walks; golf tournaments; cornhole competitions; lemonade stands; and fun runs in communities nationwide, our supporters showed that every step and every event makes a difference. Team LCRF runners proudly represented us in both the United Airlines NYC Half and the TCS NYC Marathon, proving that the power of movement and mission go hand in hand.
Thanks to the dedication of our participants, teams, and sponsors, we raised over $800,000 to fund innovative research and bring hope to everyone impacted by lung cancer. Each butterfly raised, each finish line crossed, and each dollar raised brought us one step closer to a world without lung cancer.
Learn more about Free to Breathe Walk, Team LCRF, and Free to Breathe Your Way.
Free to Breathe Walks bring people (like YOU!) together to raise awareness and funds for lung cancer research. Honor and support those who have been diagnosed with lung cancer, while celebrating hope for improving future lung cancer outcomes.
Dates for 2026 will be announced soon! To be contacted when 2026 registration is open, please click to be added to our mailing list or reach out to Emma at events@LCRF.org.
Our colors have meaning…
When you attend a Free to Breathe Walk, you’ll be surrounded by colorful butterflies. Not only are they a powerful symbol, their colors represent how lung cancer has affected our lives. Click a photo to read the stories behind each color.
As part of Team LCRF, you can reach your endurance goals while fundraising for lung cancer research. LCRF is a charity partner for several high-profile events: TCS New York City Marathon, United Airlines NYC Half, and the Five Boro Bike Tour. If you can’t participate in a partner event, you can fundraise while training for another race of your choice. Read about Molly’s experience as a NYC marathoner.
“After the walk, we had coffee and pastries and reminisced about Diane, the fun times that we had, and how much she would have loved the walk.”
~ Louise, Free to Breathe Anywhere Walk
Bring LCRF to your community, your way! You have the power to save lives by doing what you love, where and when you want. Turn any activity or event into a fundraiser to support lung cancer research. We can help you every step of the way!
Special thanks to our 2025 Free to Breathe national sponsor!
