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People like you, talking about their experiences of lung health.

Reading the stories of people who have faced the same challenges as you could be comforting, moving or inspiring.

Ginny on her exercise bike.

Our top stories from 2020

We've continued to be inspired by your stories. So many of you shared tales of bravery in the face of lung disease and the pandemic, and we were moved by your strength.
Taxi and bus exhaust

What could Brexit mean for people with a lung condition?

We know that with Brexit fast approaching, some of you may be worried about what it might mean for you and your lung condition. Adam from the policy team is here to help explain what we know so far.
Flower Lungs NiQ

We’re working with NiQuitin to make air pollution a thing of the past

Harriet from our policy team talks about our new partnership with NiQuitin and our plans to fight for clean air and healthy lungs.
Air pollution from queues of cars

Justice for Ella

Sarah Woolnough, our CEO, discusses the legacy of Ella Kissi-Debrah and the action we need to protect people from toxic air.
Our everest

Climbing Our Everest together

Claire, from our events team, introduces our new virtual walking event, Our Everest. Brand new for 2021, we are all climbing this mountain together!
Ben walking

COVID-19 can't stop me climbing

Ben is climbing the equivalent of 100 mountains at home over the next year. Starting in Portugal and ending with Mount Everest, he isn’t letting COVID-19 stop him from climbing!
Dr Andy

Have you got a question for Dr Andy?

Join Joe, from our campaigns team, and Dr Andy on 26 December for an exclusive Q&A session. Share your questions with us now and Dr Andy will be answering them on the day.
Sandra on a boat

I’m focusing on living my life

In 2017, Sandra was diagnosed with mesothelioma, a cancer normally caused by breathing in asbestos dust. She shares her experience of living with mesothelioma, her journey to diagnosis and her outlook on life.
Adam at GSK

Take steps helped our team stay connected when we weren’t together

Rupe and Adam from GSK tell us why their team took part in this year’s Take Steps challenge. And how the challenge helped them stay connected as a team, when their office was closed.

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Tell your story

Do you have a story to tell? It could be about your lung condition, a friend or relative you know who lives with one, or how caring for them impacts your life. We'd love to hear what you've got to say.

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Visit our blog site and read our stories of research breakthroughs, fundraising successes and regular updates from our in house GP, Dr Andy. Plus much more!