Get ready and save the date Breathe & Win Raffle will be launched on line on August 16th. 2018 Breath & Win features patients living with lung disease in our province and our esteemed health care professionals. Ticket proceeds will fund crucial lung disease research in Saskatchewan.

(Pictured: Roger and Joan Egger)

Meet Joan Egger. Joan recently celebrated her 80th birthday with friends and family, however, this particular birthday she chose to do something different. Joan asked her guests to donate to The Lung Association, Saskatchewan rather than purchasing gifts. Thanks to Joan’s championing efforts, $410 was raised for lung health initiatives in Saskatchewan. A sincere and lung felt THANK-YOU for Joan. 

Why did you choose to collect donations for The Lung Association rather than gifts/cards?

A friend of mine from Blaine, Washington, sent a birthday request for herself indicating that she would rather receive contributions to her favorite cause.  This got me thinking.  Why would anyone who is 80 years old need or want anything.  In fact, I am trying to get rid of stuff.  So after the fact that I had made the invitations, I found that I could add on to them.  That's when I added:  In lieu of gifts/cards, please consider giving instead to the Lung Association, Saskatchewan. I personally decided that instead of buying a new outfit for my birthday party, I asked the guests to come wearing ultra-casual, jeans, t-shirt and for kicks to wear their favorite hat.  I then wrote a cheque for the approximate amount which I would have spent on a new outfit and gave it to The Lung Association.

Was there any feedback from your friends and family about the donation request?

The feedback I got was all positive. I was surprised, however, nearly everyone gave a card, and some of them had included a cheque. Many thought it was a wonderful idea!  I hope the idea grows in all directions.

How has The Lung Association, Saskatchewan helped you?

The Lung Association so far has given me a place I can go to for my particular health issues.  Everyone there has been so hospitable and friendly.

When I was first diagnosed with interstitial lung disease (ILD), I was devastated!  I thought I was handed a death sentence.  Of course, I went immediately to the internet, specifically to the Mayo Clinic site to search all I could find about Lung Diseases.  I went into denial, almost immediately.  But kept searching and finding that I needed someone I could identify with...the mood swings, the extreme fatigue, the coughing, etc.  The most important news I joyfully received was the news that Dr. Veronica Marcoux is coming to Saskatoon, and is specializing in ILD.  I cannot wait to meet with her.  

It is so very nice to know that there are people out there that CARE, because when you have a disease like this, you feel terribly alone and vulnerable, as I am sure anyone diagnosed with a life threatening disease must feel.  We are not alone.

On August 31st 2018, join us for our 2nd Annual
BREATHE-911-RYDE Event and NEW RYDE under the Fireworks! 

These events will take place during the fireworks festival in Saskatoon’s beautiful river valley. The BREATHE-911-RYDE event is our emergency services spin off. From 7:30- 8:30 pm, CTV'S Chantel Saunders will host our "Emergency Service Ryde" Spin-Off. We have five teams competing, this includes The Fire Department, The Saskatoon Police Services, Team Nurses, Team Respirologists and Team Lung. These five teams will be spinning off against each other to improve lung health one breath at time! And, the fun doesn't end there.

RYDE under the Fireworks is a special 1 hour spin class from 9:00 - 10:00 pm, over-looking the beautiful South Saskatchewan River while taking in the Nutrien Firework Festival!

A $50 investment will secure your bike for this one of a kind experience. Best of all, it's for a great cause! 100% of the registration fees will go to The Lung Association, Saskatchewan. Want to go over and above? Collect donations to support lung health in Saskatchewan. The top fundraiser will be presented with a grand prize after the ryde on August 31st.

Space is limited. Register today!

Are you ready? We are inflating our lungs and our 5K course for all the right reasons. The Lung Association, Saskatchewan is the first to bring the MegaBounce event to our province and EVERYONE is invited! MegaBounce is a 5K Run/Walk that is open to all levels of runners and walkers. No matter if you are a seasoned runner or just want to join the fun, this obstacle course is for you. MegaBounce is a fun family friendly 5K event with 9 massive inflatables along the course. We have no age restrictions, everyone can participate in this one of a kind event. However, we have a height restriction of 42" in order to participate without an adult. Registration is now OPEN, so register for your spot today!

Did you know that you can fundraise for MegaBounce and get some cool prizes? 

- Fundraise $200 and receive your ticket to MegaBounce for FREE.

- Fundraise $350 and receive not only your ticket to MegaBounce for free but an ADDITIONAL ticket for a friend or family member completely FREE.

As a member of the Canadian Free Wills Network, The Lung Association, Saskatchewan is pleased to offer a free Will or an update to an existing Will to our supporters. We are able to do so through the generosity of participating lawyers across Saskatchewan.

This is a limited offer which will operate on a first-come, first-served basis. This is your chance to have a simple Will prepared and if you wish to do so, include a legacy gift to The Lung Association, Saskatchewan. The offer will cover a first Will or updating an existing Will.

Having an up-to-date Will prepared by a lawyer is the only way to ensure that your future wishes will be carried out as you intended. It is also a wonderful way to advance lung health in the province and support many future generations to breathe easier.

For more information please contact Renata Huyghebaert at Renata.Huyghebaert@sk.lung.ca or call 1-306-667-3045