When

May 18, 20247:00 AM - 11:30 AM (CT)

Where

Rice University StadiumHouston, TX view on map

Contact

Noemi Velazquezhoustonevents@lung.org214-974-9062

participants posing for a photo at the LUNG FORCE Walk

We are happy to report that Rice University has verified there is no damage, and the LUNG FORCE Walk is scheduled to begin at 7:00 AM on Saturday. See you there!

Small Steps, Bold Strides

Join us and turn small steps into bold strides toward a world without lung cancer and lung disease.

Come out and experience the celebratory and welcoming atmosphere of a LUNG FORCE event.

It doesn't matter how you roll, whether you like to saunter, power-walk or stroll.  There's a Walk Your Way virtual option for those who can't make it to the event.

The LUNG FORCE Walk provides critical funds for lifesaving research, early detection initiatives, and awareness outreach to vulnerable communities.

It’s Spirit Week!

Our annual Spirit Week has officially begun! From May 13 thru May 17, it’s time to really ramp up fundraising and team recruitment. Stay tuned via social media (Facebook and Instagram) and keep a close eye on your emails/texts for updates on challenges! This will be a wild week of thrilling challenges with exciting prices from local establishments/experiences and from your Texas Two-Step Houston team.

Event Day Schedule

  • 7:00 AM - Registration Opens
  • 8:00 AM - Programming - welcomes and Introductions
  • 8:20 AM - Warm Up
  • 8:25 AM - Line Up For Climb and Walk
  • 8:30 AM - First Climber takes stairs and walk begins.
  • 10:00 AM - Awards Presentation Top Fundraisers (team and individual for walk and climb), Overall Men and Women 1st, 2nd place Awards, and prize winners.
  • 11:00 AM - Event conclusion

PARKING - Free parking compliments of United Healthcare is at Greenbriar Lot/Entrance 16, entrance to field is at Gate 2.

Together We've Raised…

  • Raised:

    Goal: $30,000.00

Top Participants

    1. Raised $1000 Personal Gift Maurice Patterson - $1,105.00
    2. Raised $500 Personal Gift Jennifer Cofer - $500.00
    3. Raised $500 Personal Gift Mark Stephenson - $500.00
    4. Raised $500 Personal Gift Jennifer Cofer - $500.00
    5. Raised $250 Personal Gift Sydney Hilton - $270.00
    6. Raised $250 Personal Gift Megan Venters - $250.00
    7. Raised $150 Personal Gift Randee Nanez - $195.00
    8. Raised $150 Kisha Patterson - $195.00
    9. Raised $150 Joshua Rubin EB Attendee 1520 - $180.00
    10. Raised $150 Personal Gift Danny Evans - $165.00


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    Why We Need You

    Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths among women and men. Someone is diagnosed with lung cancer every two minutes and 14 seconds. 4 in 5 of those diagnosed will ultimately die of the disease.

    Why We're Hopeful

    More Americans than ever are surviving lung cancer. The survival rate has increased by a dramatic 13% to 22.6% in the last 5 years. Your support will help us continue the progress in our efforts to defeat lung cancer.

     

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