When

November 16, 202411:00 AM - 4:00 PM (ET)

Where

Erie County Fairgrounds - Lower GrandstandHamburg, NY view on map

Contact

Kaelyn GatesKaelyn.Gates@Lung.org716-271-6386

Together We've Raised…

  • Raised:

    Goal: $30,000.00

 

Join us to Defeat Lung Cancer!

Register in Person

Online registration is now closed. We will have day of registration available for $30 at the Fairgrounds Lower Grandstand starting at 9:30 AM (ET).

26568-inset.pngJoin our 15th annual Take a Breath For Life 5K event on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at the Hamburg Fairgrounds and help us defeat lung cancer! 100% of proceeds benefit the American Lung Association’s Lung Cancer Research program.

Our 5K and fundraiser is open to all ages and fitness levels! Our event will host a 5K Run/Walk Race, Kids Fun Run, Theme Baskets, Raffles, Food, Drink and Live Music!

New this year: participants can additionally fundraise with their own personal fundraising website provided upon registration! When you register, you will receive information on how to fundraise on your own for this event to help us defeat lung cancer!

 

A message from the Take a Breath for Life Foundation team (Michelle & Marty)

For the past four years, proceeds from our Take a Breath for Life Foundation’s fundraiser were directly donated to the American Lung Association in Western New York supporting their efforts to defeat lung cancer. We are thrilled to announce that we have joined forces and formalized our relationship. This enhanced initiative will allow us to raise more funds and awareness to the #1 cancer killer in the United States.

The local American Lung Association staff will be taking on the registration process for our 5k through this new website that will allow all of our runners to have their own personal fundraising page to raise additional funds through their friends and family if they choose. Donations will now be tax-deductible as a part of our partnership with the American Lung Association!

Event Schedule

  • 9:30 AM: Race Registration
  • 11:00 AM: 5K Run / Walk begins
  • 11:00 AM 4:00 PM: Fundraiser at the Lower Grand Stand
  • 12:00 PM: Kids Fun Run
  • 1:00 PM: Awards
  • 2:00 PM: Theme Basket Ticket Drawing

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Leaderboard

Thank you to all our fundraisers!

Top Participants

    1. Personal Gift William Hummel - $1,025.00
    2. Personal Gift Paula Hummel - $1,025.00
    3. Angelina Bald - $600.00
    4. Jeremy Gilbert - $250.00
    5. Zoë Curtis - $150.00
    6. Personal Gift Danielle Goetz - $140.00
    7. Personal Gift Ken Schlosser - $132.01
    8. Personal Gift Nancy Egan - $110.00
    9. Personal Gift Jason Goetz - $110.00
    10. John Murray - $102.62


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    Top Teams

      1. Alicia's Airway Angels - $780.00
      2. Airway Avengers - $422.00
      3. Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford - $127.00
      4. Caleb's Crew - $110.00
      5. Shorty's Crew for a Cure - $100.00
      6. Team Riedy - $40.00
      7. Rwethereyet? - $40.00

      Why We Need You in the Fight

      In March, the American Lung Association launched a $25 million initiative to end COVID-19 and defend against future respiratory virus pandemics. At the same time, we're continuing our advocacy work to support clean air and redoubling our long-term commitments to lifesaving research.

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      Thank You to Our Local Sponsors

      Presenting Sponsor

      Southtowns Radiology

      Premier Sponsor

      AstraZeneca
      Defy Security Lipsitz, Ponterio & Comerford
      The Quilted Squirrel