Lung
Asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are among the main causes of sickness globally
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We are raising funds to purchase the most advanced equipment, attract the best minds, and support leading-edge research and innovation.
- Improve functional capacity and quality of life for those with airway diseases
- Fund new research into COPD and asthma
- Purchase infrastructure investments to address patient demand
The Need
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death for both men and women, causing more deaths than breast, colorectal and prostate cancer combined.
Asthma and COPD are among the main causes of sickness and death globally
Alexia Jones: Nurse navigator, mother, and amateur bodybuilder
Alexia Jones, RN, is the LEAP Nurse Navigator for thoracic surgery. A program funded through the generosity of Della and Stuart McLaughlin, the Lung Evaluation & Assessment Program (LEAP) employs Alexia to support lung cancer patients and their families throughout their journey, including palliative care.
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Unprecedented gift for COPD and asthma research
Thanks to an unprecedented gift to VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, people living with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma will have a better chance of recovery in BC.
An anonymous donor has given $29 million for research and treatment of COPD and asthma. This is the largest estate gift ever given to the Foundation.
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