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American Lung Association hosts Lung Force Walk
Annual event raises funds for research, advocacy and education
Emily Murphy, an event coordinator with the American Lung Association, says the goal is to raise $40,000 for lung cancer research, treatment and awareness. TED PFIRRMANN PHOTOS
October 24, 2023
The American Lung Association in Delaware recently hosted its 10th annual Lung Force Walk at the Rehoboth Beach Bandstand. The Oct. 22 event supports research, advocacy and education for lung diseases and lung cancer.
All proceeds from the walk directly fund lung cancer and disease research, advocacy and education, including smoking cessation programs, COPD/asthma management, and advocacy for strong clean air standards.
For more information, go to www.lung.org/get-involved/events/lung-force-run-walks.
Cristina Kalesse, whose husband died of lung cancer in 2020, is an event coordinator with the American Lung Association. She’s shown with her two nephews.
Alyssa Thompson, a teacher at Beacon Middle School and the National Junior Honor Society advisor, brought several students with her to walk.
Alyssa Thompson, right, a teacher at Beacon Middle School and the National Junior Honor Society advisor, registers a line of students to participate in the walk.
Zoey, a Golden Retriever, proved that not all the participants walked on two legs for such an important cause.
Molly Crumley and Courtney Bollinger walk for their husband and step-dad, respectively, who each died of lung cancer.
Shelley Perry and Jan Setman walk in honor of Doug Setman, who died of lung cancer.
Terry Kalesse, mother of Rob Kalesse, walks in honor of her son who died in 2020 at 43 years old.
Kate Veiga and Cristina Kalesse, both event coordinators, get the crowd motivated and moving for the two-mile walk to support the American Lung Association.
The crowd begins the walk, totaling two miles, along the Rehoboth Beach Boardwalk and back.
