Give the Gift of HOPE.
Progress in lung cancer research doesn’t take a summer break—and neither do we! This mid-year campaign highlights the LCI Research Program and the remarkable scientists we are proud to support in their pursuit of better treatments, better outcomes, and ultimately, a world without lung cancer. Your gift today helps keep that momentum going. Thank you for your support!
Joy's Story
In 2014, Joy Henderson’s long-term outlook after a lung cancer diagnosis was uncertain at best. Twelve years later, she is thriving, and she’s here to tell you how research, a clinical trial, and her own determination changed everything.
2026 LCI Research Program Updates
Since 2008, Lung Cancer Initiative has invested $4.4 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.
Meet the 2026 LCI Career Development Award and
Innovation in Lung Cancer Research Award Recipients!
Lung Cancer Initiative is awarding $200,000 in research funding to three North Carolina investigators whose groundbreaking work spans AI-driven drug discovery, precision medicine, and chemotherapy resistance.
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. You can also search for your company directly from our giving form when you make a donation.
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.