Hike for Lung Health Walk

The Hike

ARDS Foundation joined the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago, along with many other Hike for Lung Health partners for the second Annual Hike for Lung Health on Sunday, September 21st at the Chicago Lakefront and in Palatine.

1,000 walkers who attended both locations made this year's event spectacular. The weather cooperated and was nothing short of perfect.

To all of you who came out, survivors and those walking in honor or memory of a loved one, a sincere thank you! And to those who could not join us but supported ARDS Foundation with your donations, thank you! We could not have done it without all of your support.

Check out the photos and consider joining us next year for this fabulous event.

On August 23, 2007, Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago (RHAMC) organized a family-friendly multi-charity fundraising walk for the lung health community. Thirteen charities, including ARDS Foundation, participated in the exciting event that brought together these lung communities for a common cause-lung health.

The weather cooperated for a perfect day! The Respiratory Health Association and all of its partners raised over $100,000. All of the ARDS Foundation teams together raised about $16,000. A sincere thank you to everyone who supported ARDS Foundation by sponsoring one of our ARDS Teams, or by sponsoring an ARDS Foundation volunteer who offered them support.

2008 Check out our photos of this fantastic event at Chicago Location with Eileen:
2008 Check out our photos of this fantastic event at Palatine Location with Paula:

2007 Check out our photos of this fantastic event at Chicago Location with Eileen:
2007 Check out our photos of this fantastic event at Palatine Location with Paula:

And remember that next year, you can get much more involved in this fundraiser... you can walk and join one of the ARDS Foundation's Team or if you do not live near Chicago, you can organize a virtual hike with family and friends in honor or memory of a loved one who had endured ARDS and we will do whatever we can to facilitate your efforts

And just remember that when we work together, We CAN make a difference!

Concept

Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago (RHAMC) is organizing a family-friendly multi-charity fundraising walk for the lung health community. They are inviting organizations involved in asthma, lung cancer, COPD, ARDS, sarcoidosis, and air quality issues to join us in raising money for all of our organizations in a combined Walk.

Walk Details

The walks will be held on Sunday, September 23, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. along Chicago's lakefront (Montrose Harbor) and in Palatine (Deer Grove). Paths for one mile and three mile walks will be marked. Each walk site will include food, music and other entertainment for the families, exhibit space for sponsors and walk teams, and a healthy dose of mission.

Fundraising Details

ARDS Foundation will register teams and walkers to participate in the event on behalf of ARDS Foundation. Our teams of walkers will have an opportunity to solicit contributions from friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues and networks. ARDS Foundation will retain 75% of all funds raised by our walkers, the balance being used to defray costs undertaken by RHAMC. Any remaining portion of the 25% fee will be used toward lung disease research in Metropolitan Chicago. A registration fee of $10 per walker will cover costs of t-shirts, water, park permits, etc. from all walk participants.

Sponsorships 

If you would like to sponsor ARDS Foundation and the RHAMC in this wonderful event, please contact Eileen or Paula through our Contact Form.

Follow This Link -Chicago Walk Location

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to visit our personal web page and help us in our efforts to support Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago and the fight against ARDS.

Or start your own team to Hike for Lung Health and Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS).

Organizations eligible to participate

Organizations must be 501 (c) (3) recognized charities in good standing with the Illinois Secretary of State.  Participating charities are expected to assist in volunteer recruitment for walk day and participate in conference calls/meetings as required to assure an efficient and successful walk.

For more information about this unique opportunity to be part of the "Hike for Lung Health"  go to our webpage or contact Eileen or Paula at 312-479-7047 or fill out our Contact Form.