Give the Gift of HOPE.
As Lung Cancer Initiative approaches 20 years of service, we are expanding our reach, strengthening support for survivors, and funding lifesaving research and access programs.
Our new 20th Anniversary Strategic Plan will help us meet rising needs and grow our impact across the Carolinas and beyond—so more patients become survivors and more survivors thrive. Your year-end gift will help nurture strong roots of hope and ensure that no one faces lung cancer alone.
Growing LCI's Patient and Survivor Support
Lung Cancer Initiative is dedicated to meeting the needs of those impacted by lung cancer, and one of the most meaningful ways we do this is through our survivor and patient support programs. Below, you’ll find an overview of these programs—simply click each icon to learn more.
We’re also honored to share an inspiring survivor story. Supporting survivors is at the heart of our mission, and their strength continues to motivate us in all that we do.
Sharon’s Story
Growing LCI's Research Impact
Since 2008, Lung Cancer Initiative has invested $3.9 million to advance lung cancer research and launch the careers of emerging scientists dedicated to this disease. By supporting researchers early, we help build the next generation of lung cancer experts—and bring lifesaving breakthroughs closer to reality.
Click below to hear how LCI’s support has shaped these researchers’ paths and propelled progress in the field.
Meet the 2025 LCI Research Fellows!
We are proud to highlight our 2025 Research Fellow Award Recipients (from left): Laura Alder, MD, Duke University School of Medicine; Darien B. Davda, MD, FACP, Wake Forest University Health Sciences; Abner A. Murray, MD, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; and Jenny O’Brien, MD, PhD, Duke University School of Medicine.
Growing Your Impact!
Join LCI's Giving Hope Society
LCI’s Giving Hope Society honors individuals and families who give or raise $1,000 or more annually to support Lung Cancer Initiative. This includes personal donations and funds raised through events like our LUNGe Forward Walk/Runs. Monthly gifts of $84 also qualify you for membership.
Become a Hope Sustainer
Hope Sustainers are LCI’s recurrent donors, who help provide consistent support to those affected by lung cancer. Your ongoing contribution helps fund essential research, patient assistance programs, and educational initiatives, making a lasting difference for those facing this disease throughout the year.
To sign up as a Hope Sustainer, select the “ongoing” option on our giving form using the “DONATE” link below.
Double Your Donation!
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match any charitable contributions made by their employees. To find out if your company has a matching gift policy, simply enter your company name on our Matching Gift page HERE.
Thank you for maximizing your impact and giving hope to those impacted by lung cancer!
Make an Impact Gift to Fuel Lung Cancer Research
We also offer opportunities to directly support our research program through research sponsorships, including grant naming opportunities. Click the link below for more information on making a transformational gift to fuel lung cancer research!
Leave a Legacy. Fuel Discovery.
One of the best ways to ensure that LCI’s research, education and patient support programs continue is by including a legacy gift benefiting Lung Cancer Initiative in your estate plans. When you make this important commitment to LCI, you are invited to become an LCI Legacy Society member, a group of supporters who have made a lasting commitment to those impacted by lung cancer by making a legacy gift. Click here for more information or contact us at 919-784-0410 or susank@lungcancerinitiative.org.