There are so many great charities and organizations that further respiratory health, here are some of our favourites.
Type: General
Description: "The Canadian Lung Association is the leading organization in Canada working to promote lung health and prevent and manage lung disease. We do this by funding vital research, pushing for improved treatments, smarter policies, or supporting patients in managing their health."
Link: https://www.lung.ca/
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Type: Specific, Cycstic Fibrosis
Description: "Cystic Fibrosis Canada is a national not-for-profit corporation and one of the world’s top three charitable organizations committed to improving and lengthening the lives of people living with cystic fibrosis (CF). We are thrilled to share our updated Values and our new Strategic Plan, driven by our community’s priorities."
Link: https: https://www.cysticfibrosis.ca/
Type: Specific, Specific, COPD
Description: "COPD Canada is a non-profit patient advocacy association that was established in 2005 and operates independently. Our association is dedicated to providing educational materials to individuals in Canada who are affected by Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). At the core of COPD Canada lies our commitment to building, advocating for, and maintaining a national community of patients burdened with COPD. We strive to enhance public awareness and visibility of this condition throughout the nation. To achieve this, we offer various educational resources in different formats, employing diverse delivery methods."
Link: https: https://www.copdcanada.info/
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Type: Specific, Specific, Lung Cancer
Description: "Lung Cancer Canada is a registered national charity (#872775119 RR0001) that serves as Canada’s leading resource for lung cancer education, patient support, research and advocacy. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Lung Cancer Canada has a wide reach that includes both regional and pan-Canadian initiatives. Lung Cancer Canada is a member of the Global Lung Cancer Coalition and is the only organization in Canada focused exclusively on lung cancer."