Events

Scroll down to find a complete list of RHAMC’s annual community-building fundraising events. For all other activities including lectures, conferences, and asthma and tobacco leadership training, view the calendar.


CowaLUNGa Bike Tour | August 2-4, 2008
CowaLUNGa is a three-day bike tour (with one and two- day options) starting in Gurnee, IL and ending in Hubertus, WI. Over 300 participants ride and raise money to support RHAMC's research advocacy and education programs. Contact Niki Bartosiak for information or visit www.cowalunga.com

Lung Power Team | Chicago Distance Classic- August 10, 2008
Chicago Marathon- October 12, 2008
Run for a reason. Join the Lung Power Team and run the Bank of America Chicago Marathon or the Chicago Distance Classic half marathon presented by Bank of America while raising funds to benefit RHAMC. You'll receive free training and other exciting benefits. For more information on the Lung Power Team, visit the Lung Power Team website.

The Lung Power Crew | Fleet Feet Sports Race Series & Chicago Distance Classic
The Lung Power Crew is excited to be invited by the Fleet Feet Sports Race Series and the Chicago Distance Classic half marathon presented by Bank of America to volunteer on race day! For more information and/or to register, visit the lung power crew website.

Chicago Lung Run 2008 I September 6, 2008
It’s time to end the stigma. Join the fight against lung cancer. The 2008 Chicago 5K Lung Run benefits lung cancer research through Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago (RHAMC) and the Lung Oncology Group in Chicago (LOGIC). For more information and to register, visit www.lungrun.org.

Hike for Lung Health | September 21, 2008
Gather your friends and family for a multi-charity fundraising walk to support the lung health community. The Hike for Lung Health features a one-mile and 3-mile path along Chicago's lakefront at Montrose Harbor and in Palatine at Deer Grove. At each walk site you'll enjoy food, music, event sponsor exhibits and family entertainment. For more information or registration, contact Stephanie Russell at (312) 628-0223 or visit the event website

Hustle Up the Hancock | February 22, 2009
Each year over 4,000 people hustle to the Hancock Observatory in the John Hancock Center to raise funds for lung disease research, advocacy and education. In 2008 over 2,300 participants indicated they or someone they know has been touched by a form of lung disease and more than 600 were ex-smokers. Participants choose from two climbing categories--full climb (94 flights) or half climb (52 flights). For more information visit the 2008 event website or call (312) 628-0200.
General online registration launches November 3, 2008 at 8am

Inspiration: A Benefit for Women's Lung Health | May 1, 2008
CBS2's Mary Ann Childers will serve as emcee for the second annual Inspiration: A Benefit for Women's Lung Health. Special guest Grace Anne Dorney Koppel, COPD patient and wife of veteran journalist Ted Koppel, will be honored for making a lasting difference for lung health. Contact Rebecca Weinberg for more information or visit www.catchyourbreath.org.