2026 Take a Breath for Life
Join us to Defeat Lung Cancer!
Join our 17th annual Take a Breath for Life 5K event on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at the Hamburg Fairgrounds and help us defeat lung cancer! 100% of proceeds benefit the American Lung Association’s Lung Cancer Research program.
For the past five years, proceeds from our Take a Breath for Life Foundation’s fundraiser were directly donated to the American Lung Association in Western New York supporting their efforts to defeat lung cancer. We are thrilled to announce that we have joined forces and formalized our relationship. This enhanced initiative will allow us to raise more funds and awareness to the #1 cancer killer in the United States.
The local American Lung Association staff will be taking on the registration process for our 5k through this new website that will allow all of our runners to have their own personal fundraising page to raise additional funds through their friends and family if they choose. Donations will now be tax-deductible as a part of our partnership with the American Lung Association!
With lung cancer being the #1 cancer killer of men and women in the United States, each and every dollar raised to support research, programs and advocacy efforts is needed and appreciated. Raising money can seem intimidating, but once you get started, you’ll be surprised by how easy it is. You never know who will surprise you with a donation which is why you want to let everyone you know you are participating in the 17th Annual Take a Breath for Life 5k! The easiest way to raise funds is to customize your personal webpage and share it over email, Facebook and other social channels. Get started in your Participant Center now!
