Libby’s Lungs
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Lung cancer claims more lives than breast, prostate & colon cancer combined. Advocate who raises awareness & supports research to honor his late wife,Elizabeth.
Pittsburgh, PA
Joined August 2020
To kickoff Lung Cancer Awareness Month,I spent yesterday on the National Mall to help install 60,000 flags- each representing 2 US deaths this year from Lung Cancer.The American flags represent 5,000 veterans who will die this year from LC. More research funds are needed. #LCSM
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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👇 https://t.co/rYXGj5pS1k
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Lung Cancer Research Fundraiser
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Pleased to see that Dr. Stabile will be speaking to LiveLung this week. Libby’s Lungs is proud to support her research.
Join us for the LiveLung Pittsburgh in-person lung cancer support meeting! Thursday, July 10th | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM Topic: Lung Cancer in Never Smokers & Women Speaker: Dr. Laura Stabile, University of Pittsburgh Register: https://t.co/OjpnfqmjfB
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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 https://t.co/qqVignFLli so that
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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
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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: https://t.co/Q4U1IXuuaN
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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 @BcellBruno.
We're thrilled to announce our inaugural Science, Chilled & Distilled event on June 3 at 6pm at @lolevbeer in Lawrenceville! Come enjoy a refreshing drink while learning about groundbreaking research from Tullia Bruno, PhD (@BcellBruno). More at: https://t.co/zyEftZbmdu.
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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
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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 @CongBoyle & all advocates! Now on to the Senate!
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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:
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One of the best ways to shine a light on lung cancer is by sharing your personal story and only you can do that.
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A special thank you to @SenCapito for your steadfast support of this cause. I am grateful for your continued support and now serving as a sponsor of this bill.
Big news: Senators Capito & Smith + Reps. Boyle & Fitzpatrick reintroduced the Women & Lung Cancer Research & Preventive Services Act! This is a HUGE step. This needs to get passed now! Join us & urge Congress to cosponsor today:
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@UPMCHillmanCC 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. https://t.co/tBQZV0xQDN
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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
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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
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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.
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Keep up the great work, Mike. I appreciate all you do for our community.
Voices on the Hill with @GoToFoundation: A Powerful Experience 🇺🇸 Honored to stand alongside survivors, caregivers, and passionate advocates at @GO2forLungCancr #VoicesOnTheHill, amplifying the urgent need for expanded #LungCancer research @TheWRP4LC #steproud @StElizabethNKY
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🏆 Honoring @SenTinaSmith 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
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Disappointed that for two years in a row @SenFettermanPA 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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Great to run into @SenMcCormickPA 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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