Give the Gift of HOPE.
Lung cancer research is saving lives—but progress is at risk.
Funding cuts threaten breakthroughs, and we need your help to keep the momentum going! Your support drives discovery, hope, and more time for patients.
Watch survivor stories, meet the researchers, and make your gift today.
Emily’s Story
Elizabeth’s Story
Since 2008, Lung Cancer Initiative has invested $3.8 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 2024-2025 Research Fellows!
We are prouod to highlight our 2024-2025 Research Fellow Award Recipients (from left): Aakriti Arora, MBBS, East Carolina University, Aaron Chack, University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Care Center, Huihua Li, MD, PhD, Duke University, Gray Magee, MD, Atrium Health Levine Cancer Institute.
WAYS TO MAKE YOUR GIFT GO FURTHER
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 Ambassador
Hope Ambassadors 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 Ambassador, simply 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 giving the gift of HOPE!
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.