Building on the legacy of the Ontario Lung Association
Meet the Lung Health Foundation
At the Lung Health Foundation, we support and empower Canadians living with lung disease. As a trusted charity and non-profit, we use community programs, local education, research, and advocacy to raise awareness and build a caring space for people with lung conditions and their caregivers. We are dedicated to improving lung health across Canada.
Our story
At the Lung Health Foundation, we are here for the 1 in 5 Canadians who live with lung disease, and for the people who care about them. We are Canada’s largest lung health charity and a trusted non-profit, leading through education, research, and advocacy. Rooted in the legacy of the Ontario Lung Association (OLA), we became a national group in 2020 to close gaps in care, support, and awareness across Canada. Our work is built on real stories, real people, and a strong drive to make change.
From asthma to COPD, from lung cancer to lung disease, we share trusted evidence-based programs, fund new research, and speak up for policies that protect and improve lung health. We do this with national and global partners, so no one has to face this journey alone.
We are the Lung Health Foundation, and we are here for all Canadians.
Our Mission
Championing advocacy, research, innovation, and education to promote lung health and transform care across Canada.
Our Vision
A world free of lung disease, where healthy lungs lead to healthier lives.
Our focus
We help Canadians manage their health and well-being through our focus on:
Lung cancer
We’re eliminating the barrier of stigma and giving those living with lung cancer a fighting chance.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
We offer COPD patients programs and resources to keep them out of hospital, so they can live their lives to the fullest.
Asthma
We're working to ensure that no one loses a loved one to asthma.
Smoking Vaping Prevention and Cessation
We provide support and education to ensure that future generations don’t suffer the debilitating effects of lung disease caused by tobacco, cannabis, or vape products.
Infectious Respiratory Disease
We work to protect Canadians from the impact of COVID-19 and ensure older adults keep their independence through immunization.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Lung Health Foundation's connection to the Ontario Lung Association?
The Lung Health Foundation builds on the legacy of the Ontario Lung Association (OLA). In 2020, it became a national group to close gaps in care, support, and awareness across Canada while growing its reach and impact.
What areas of lung health does the Foundation focus on?
The Foundation focuses on lung cancer, COPD, asthma, smoking and vaping prevention and cessation, and infectious respiratory disease. It also supports vaccines for older adults.
How does the Foundation support people living with lung disease and their caregivers?
It shares evidence-based community programs and local education, funds new research, and speaks up for policies that protect and improve lung health. These efforts help people stay well, cut hospital stays, and build a supportive space for patients and caregivers.
What is the Foundation's mission and vision?
Its mission is to champion advocacy, research, new ideas, and education to promote lung health and improve care across Canada. Its vision is a world without lung disease, where healthy lungs support healthier lives.
Where can I learn more about the Foundation's progress and impact?
You can review detailed updates in the Foundation’s Annual Reports, available at https://lunghealth.ca/annualreports/.
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