Frequently Asked Questions
GENERAL
How can I participate? Register to join us in person in Boston, DC, or NYC, or register for Breathe Deep Anywhere to get involved during Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
Can I participate if there isn’t an event in my city or if I am uncomfortable joining in person? Yes! Register for Breathe Deep Anywhere, to participate in the comfort of your hometown with friends and family. You can walk or host an event on November 8 or anytime during November as well as register just to spread awareness or help speak up for lung cancer!
Is it free to register? Yes, registration is free.
How do I register? Head over to our main page at LUNGevity.org/together and scroll down to select a city. If you don’t see your city listed, select “Breathe Deep Anywhere” and follow the prompts to sign up. If you have trouble registering or need your password reset, please email us at together@lungevity.org.
Can I volunteer at Breathe Deep TOGETHER? Yes! Please register for your preferred city, select "Yes" on the volunteer question, and select the positions that interest you. View the Volunteer page for more information.
Lung Cancer Awareness Store
What options are available? The Lung Cancer Awareness Store offers many options, colors, and items to choose from. You can customize your t-shirt with your team name or a special message for an additional cost.
Is there any special offer for lung cancer patients and survivors? Yes! Lung cancer patients and survivors receive a free shirt. Register for Breathe Deep TOGETHER and check your email for details.
When should I make my purchase? To ensure you receive your order by event day, November 8, please purchase by October 20. The store will remain open past the event.
Does my purchase support a cause? Absolutely! $1 from every purchase is donated to LUNGevity to help support lung cancer research.
Are there any return or exchange policies? We do not accept returns or exchanges. Make sure to reference the size charts before ordering to ensure the best fit.
How long does shipping take? Your order will ship within 7-10 business days.
FUNDRAISING & DONATIONS
Is fundraising required? Fundraising is not required to participate, but it is encouraged! Lung cancer survivors, caregivers, and advocates are teaming TOGETHER to fund remarkable lung cancer research, education, and support breakthroughs. We hope you will be part of the community building a future where no one dies of lung cancer and earn credit to the Lung Cancer Awareness Store.
Connect with your fundraising coach, Nanette Schlarmann, at together@lungevity.org if you have any questions!
Where can I send check donations? Check donations, along with the Donation Form, can be sent to P.O. Box 754, Chicago, IL 60690. Please add "BDT 2025" in the memo line along with your name, team name, or the participant you are donating to.
TEAMS
How can I form or join a team? The more people we have united for Breathe Deep TOGETHER, the louder our voice will be! Contact Nanette at together@lungevity.org for help in creating or joining a team.
How can my company participate, form a team, or sponsor Breathe Deep TOGETHER? Your company can participate in several ways, such as forming one (or several) teams, sponsoring the event to gain nationwide visibility, and matching donation fundraising challenges! Please contact us at together@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, DC, or NYC, and want to change from in-person to virtual or virtual to in-person, email us at together@lungevity.org, and we will gladly switch you!
What is Breathe Deep TOGETHER?
Check out the video below for a look into what Breathe Deep TOGETHER is and why it is so important to the lung cancer community!
Get The Word Out