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Libby’s Lungs

@libbys_lungs

Lung cancer claims more lives than breast, prostate & colon cancer combined. Advocate who raises awareness & supports research to honor his late wife,Elizabeth.

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Great to run into Senator Dave McCormick and to meet with his Legislative Correspondent , Alex about the important issues of lung cancer and medical research funding. Thank you both for meeting with the PA team.

Great to run into <a href="/SenMcCormickPA/">Senator Dave McCormick</a> and to meet with his Legislative Correspondent , Alex about the important issues of lung cancer and medical research funding.  Thank you both for meeting with the PA team.
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Disappointed that for two years in a row U.S. Senator John Fetterman staff would not meet with the Pennsylvania lung cancer advocates that were in town to discuss funding priorities. A number of us traveled from all corners of the state to meet with our representatives. Twice now, the

Disappointed that for two years in a row <a href="/SenFettermanPA/">U.S. Senator John Fetterman</a> staff would not meet with the Pennsylvania lung cancer advocates that were in town to discuss funding priorities.  A number of us traveled from all corners of the state to meet with our representatives. Twice now, the
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🏆 Honoring Tina Smith with the Michael G. Oxley Congressional Leadership Award! Her leadership in #LungCancer research, prevention & awareness, through key legislation & annual recognition of #LungCancerAwarenessMonth, is truly making an impact. 🩵 #VoicesSummit

🏆 Honoring <a href="/SenTinaSmith/">Tina Smith</a> with the Michael G. Oxley Congressional Leadership Award! Her leadership in #LungCancer research, prevention &amp; awareness, through key legislation &amp; annual recognition of #LungCancerAwarenessMonth, is truly making an impact. 🩵 #VoicesSummit
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Productive Libby’s Lungs board meeting last night. Special thanks to our board members who volunteer their time, talent and treasure. Please join us for our annual event on August 9th that raises funds for lung cancer research and patient support services.

Productive Libby’s Lungs board meeting last night.  Special thanks to our board members who volunteer their time, talent and treasure.  Please join us for our annual event on August 9th that raises funds for lung cancer research and patient support services.
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Putting together care package for lung cancer patients who are staying Family House. Through your support, Libby’s Lungs provides free accommodations at Family House for patients and caregivers who have financial need. We know the the challenges a lung cancer diagnosis

Putting together care package for lung cancer patients who are staying Family House.  Through your support, Libby’s Lungs provides free accommodations at Family House for patients and caregivers who have financial need.  

We know the the challenges a lung cancer diagnosis
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Wonderful visit last evening with Dr. Laura Stabile, Associate Professor of Pharmacology & Chemical Biology at the University of Pittsburgh and Member of the Cancer Biology Program at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Fellow Libby’s Lungs board member, Stephanie Kaiser and I

Wonderful visit last evening with Dr. Laura Stabile, Associate Professor of Pharmacology &amp; Chemical Biology at the University of Pittsburgh and Member of the Cancer Biology Program at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. Fellow Libby’s Lungs board member, Stephanie Kaiser and I
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UPMC Hillman Cancer Center in Croatia celebrated its grand opening this week. This milestone marks a significant step in expanding access to world-class oncology care to patients in Croatia and surrounding countries. shorturl.at/SgXb8

<a href="/UPMCHillmanCC/">UPMC Hillman Cancer Center</a> in Croatia celebrated its grand opening this week. This milestone marks a significant step in expanding access to world-class oncology care to patients in Croatia and surrounding countries. shorturl.at/SgXb8
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A special thank you to Shelley Moore Capito for your steadfast support of this cause. I am grateful for your continued support and now serving as a sponsor of this bill.

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A 57% cut to #CDMRP wiped out the Lung Cancer Research Program funding. Patients, service men & women, & families are left behind. We must restore $25M in 2025 and ask for $60M in 2026. We can’t afford to lose more lives. #CuttingCDMRPIsCostly Act now: go2.org/advocacy/take-…

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The Women & Lung Cancer Research & Preventive Services Act (H.R. 2319) passed House Energy & Commerce—progress at a critical time. Thanks to Rep. Brendan Boyle & all advocates! Now on to the Senate!

The Women &amp; Lung Cancer Research &amp; Preventive Services Act (H.R. 2319) passed House Energy &amp; Commerce—progress at a critical time. 

Thanks to <a href="/CongBoyle/">Rep. Brendan Boyle</a> &amp; all advocates! Now on to the Senate!
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Since our very first event in 2019, Libby’s Lungs has raised over $375,000 (as of Dec. 2024) for groundbreaking research and patient support at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center — and we’re just getting started. 💪 As we proudly celebrate our second year as an independent nonprofit, we

Since our very first event in 2019, Libby’s Lungs has raised over $375,000 (as of Dec. 2024) for groundbreaking research and patient support at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center — and we’re just getting started. 💪
As we proudly celebrate our second year as an independent nonprofit, we
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Love this idea and anyone who knows me knows that I enjoy any distilled that’s chilled. Look forward to attending and hear from the brilliant Tullia Bruno, PhD.

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Feeling overwhelmed by recent executive orders? You're not alone. In this special edition of the Living Room, our Health Policy & Research teams discuss how we’re supporting & advocating for the community. 🎥 Tune in TODAY at 2 p.m. ET | 11 a.m. PT: youtube.com/watch?v=N7mIqJ…

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Travel the World, Right Here in Pittsburgh! Libby's Lungs Event is Just 7 Weeks Away! ✈️🥂 Dreaming of international adventures? Experience France, Finland, Israel, and Switzerland without leaving Pittsburgh at our "Libby's Lungs: Hope in Every Breath" event! No Real ID, no

Travel the World, Right Here in Pittsburgh! Libby's Lungs Event is Just 7 Weeks Away! ✈️🥂

Dreaming of international adventures? Experience France, Finland, Israel, and Switzerland without leaving Pittsburgh at our "Libby's Lungs: Hope in Every Breath" event! No Real ID, no
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Today marks the two year “anniversary” of Elizabeth’s passing after an almost seven year journey (she hated that term and “battle” as well) with Alk+NSCLC. I miss her EVERY day but today stings more. Yet it also motives me to spread the word about libbyslungs.org so that

Today marks the two year “anniversary” of Elizabeth’s passing after an almost seven year journey (she hated that term and “battle” as well) with Alk+NSCLC. I miss her EVERY day but today stings more. Yet it also motives me to spread the word about libbyslungs.org so that
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Get your tickets! It's time to register to be part of Libby's Lungs - Hope in Every Breath fundraiser at Pittsburgh’s Grand Hall at the Priory on August 9th for an unforgettable evening filled with hope, support, and innovation. Register here👇 givebutter.com/rXexeX #LCSM