Canadian Lung Association
502 - 885 Meadowlands Dr. K2C 3N2 Ottawa, ON, Canada

#GivingTuesdayCA is a global movement dedicated to giving back. This year, more than ever before, it is important to support one another. Support your friends, families, small businesses and charities you rely on. https://givingtuesday.ca/part/the-canadian-lung-association

This week is Respiratory Therapy Week - a week dedicated to educating people about the important work Respiratory Therapists do to help people breathe easier. We respect and appreciate the valuable role RTs fill in regards to respiratory health. #RespiratoryTherapyWeek #HugAnRT

This #GivingTuesdayCA each first-time donation of $20 or more will receive a $2 boost. Help us celebrate #GivingTuesdayCA & help us help others #breathe. Donate now: https://givingtuesday.ca/part/the-canadian-lung-association Terms & conditions: https://www.canadahelps.org//givingtuesday-2020-extra-2-/

Download our brand new resource helping you differentiate between pneumonia, flu and COVID-19. https://www.lung.ca//LungAssociation_FactSheet_WhatIsIt_EN

After #BlackFriday and #CyberMonday comes #GivingTuesdayCA . We are proud to once again take part in this global movement. We hope you can join us by donating. https://givingtuesday.ca/part/the-canadian-lung-association

#LungMonth is wrapping up, but our mission continues on. Let us know if you’d like to become a patient advocate. https://www.lung.ca/get-involved/become-patient-advocate

Flavours entice young people to start vaping and keep vaping. Don’t let our youth become the vaping generation. Tell the government young people need to be protected from vaping now: https://bit.ly/319fGaL. #BeatYouthVaping

We are excited that Eric Ethridge & Kalsey Kulyk continue to share their voices and talent in support of our 120th anniversary. Remember - you can still stream or download their song Breathe Again. All proceeds from the streams and downloads will towards funding our mission. https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2058833&jwsource=cl

#DYK There are 70 carcinogens in tobacco smoke? That’s nearly as many as there are deadly venomous snakes in Australia. If you smoke, speak to your healthcare provider about effective cessation tools today. #lunghealthstats https://www.lung.ca//lung-s/smoking-and-tobacco-statistics

Help us and our friends at Heart & Stroke protect our youth.

Join and support the great work done by our friends Lung Ns

Our long-time volunteer and leading lung researcher shares why the Canadian Lung Association matters to him. Learn more. #healthcharitieshelp https://www.lung.ca//why-does-canadian-lung-association-ma

Testing for radon could save your life or a loved one's life. I'm Kerri and I am a mom who has never smoked and I got lung cancer. Test your home today. #ProtectYourFamily #TestYourHome #KnowYourNumber http://www.lung.ca/radon

Canada’s laws and regulations set high standards for vaccine development, safety, testing and monitoring. To learn more about the safety of vaccines, visit: https://www.canada.ca//se/immunization/vaccine-safety.html

Get your flu shot now.

For seniors, it’s especially critical to stay out of the hospital and maintain their health. @HealthyCdns You can learn more here: https://www.canada.ca//p/services/vaccination-adults.html

#DYK Lung cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer in Canada with 86% of cases related to risk factors we can change? Speak to your doctor if you have concerns. #lunghealthstats https://www.lung.ca/lung-health/lung-disease/lung-cancer

How is your mental health? Check in with CMHA National / ACSM National mental health meter https://cmha.ca/mental-health-meter

Our celebrations continue! Start your weekend with a song. Stream or download Breathe Again & contribute to our mission. #CLATurns120 https://smarturl.it/KalseyBreatheAgain

Did you know you can now add a congratulatory message to your donation? Celebrate our anniversary with us! #CLATurns120 https://www.lung.ca/donate-and-post-your-message

Have you had a chance to leave us a message on our anniversary wall yet? Join in the celebrations. #CLATurns120 www.lung.ca/CLATurns120

Keep the air in your home clean by testing for radon. Buy a long-term test kit and if your home has high levels, contact a local radon technician to assess exposure in your home. #RadonActionMonth www.lung.ca/radon

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the face of health care in Canada. Our partners across the country, the public and people with #cancer face new challenges. ... will help address urgent needs amid the pandemic and beyond for example, by expanding virtual cancer services. This will include at-home cancer screening and other home-based services for mental health, palliative care, and more. If youlike so many people are affected by the disease in any way, know that together we are taking action #AgainstCancer. Learn more