FAQs

GENERAL

How can I participate? The event program will be live broadcast through the Charge Running app at 10 am EDT on Saturday, November 5. If you are participating virtually, from your own neighborhood, you can tune into that broadcast by downloading the Charge Running app (stay tuned for a unique link!). If you live in or are visiting Boston, Chicago, DC, or NYC, you can join us in person. In-person walks will be held in conjunction with the live broadcast on the morning of Saturday, November 5. For information and directions for those in-person events, visit the individual event pages.

How do I tune in to the live broadcast on event day? Connect with the lung cancer community across the nation on November 5^th as we walk as one! Enjoy a new in-ear experience for our Breathe Deep TOGETHER, presented by Amgen, program broadcast. Download the iHeartRadio mobile app and search for “Community Cares Radio | Music That Gives Back” or CLICK HERE to listen easily from any web browser!

Listen to a fun and uplifting playlist leading up to event day, and tune in during your walk on Saturday, November 5th, for a live broadcast from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EST, brought to you by DC101’s Mike Jones.

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Which cities will hold in-person events this fall? We will hold in-person events in Boston, Chicago, DC, and NYC on Saturday, November 5. If you live in one of those cities but prefer not to join in person this year, you will have the option to tune into the live broadcast through the Charge Running app on Saturday, November 5 at 10 am EDT.

Can I participate if there isn’t an event in my city? Yes! Head over to our main page at LUNGevity.org/together and select “Breathe Deep Anywhere,” then follow the prompts to sign up. If you are having trouble getting registered or need your password reset, please email us at together@lungevity.org

Can I participate if I am not comfortable joining in person? Yes! Breathe Deep TOGETHER’s nationwide walk is hosted through the Charge Running app and is available wherever you are. Tune in on the morning of Saturday, November 5 at 10 am EDT while you walk from your neighborhood! Stay tuned for the unique link to download the Charge Running app.

Is it free to register? Yes, whether you are participating virtually or in person, registration is free.

How do I register? Head over to our main page at LUNGevity.org/together and scroll down to select the city you are participating from. If you don’t see your city listed, select “Breathe Deep Anywhere” and follow the prompts to sign up. If you are having trouble getting registered or need your password reset, please email us at together@lungevity.org  

How do I submit my tribute photo/message? Please send the name of your loved one (note if it is in honor or in memory), a photo, your city, and a brief paragraph to together@lungevity.org so we can include their name on our Tribute Wall and social media.

Can I volunteer at Breathe Deep TOGETHER? We are looking for volunteers for each of our in-person events. If you are able to volunteer in Boston, Chicago, DC, or NYC, please email us at together@lungevity.org.

FUNDRAISING

Is fundraising required? Fundraising is not required to participate, but it is encouraged! Not only can you earn your Breathe Deep TOGETHER t-shirt, you can earn so many more fun rewards. To learn more about LUNGevity’s mission and current initiatives that your fundraising supports, visit our main website.

How do I fundraise on Facebook? Connecting your fundraiser to Facebook is a surefire way to get more donations! To do so, check out our Facebook Fundraising Guide, and don’t forget to tag everyone who donates in the comments to thank them!

Where can I send check donations? Check donations can be sent to PO Box 754, Chicago, IL 60690. Please include this form and/or your name and “Breathe Deep TOGETHER.”

How do I get my Breathe Deep TOGETHER t-shirt? Participants have until November 30 to raise $125 to earn the Breathe Deep TOGETHER t-shirt. After the fundraising deadline, participants will receive an email to pick out their fundraising reward and to include their t-shirt size. T-shirts will be shipped along with the rest of the fundraising rewards around the end of December.

TEAMS

How can my company participate, form a team, or sponsor Breathe Deep TOGETHER? There are several ways your company can participate, from forming one (or several) teams, to sponsoring the event to gain nationwide visibility, to matching donations! Please contact Heather at hdoran@lungevity.org to discuss the best way for your company to become involved.

WEBSITE HELP

I registered for an in-person walk but want to switch to virtual (or vice versa). If you are registered for Boston, Chicago, DC, or NYC and would like to change from in-person to virtual or virtual to in-person, just send us an email at events@lungevity.org and we can switch you!

Have a question you don’t see answered here? Email us at events@lungevity.org