Fundraising Tips & Incentives

With more than 35 million people affected by lung disease in the US, each and every dollar raised will support lung disease research, educational programs and advocacy efforts. We need your help today to ensure there is a future free of lung disease!

Want to know how to get the most out of your online fundraising efforts? Follow these steps to success:

Make a self-donation and ask others to match your gift
Update your Personal Page, and let your friends and family know why you are going to make every step count
Send an email to friends, family and co-workers, asking them to support you in your fundraising efforts by making a donation of $33, or more
Fundraise with Facebook: We’ll provide you with some suggested posts to help you ask for donations on social media

Fight For Air Climb Mobile App

The Fight For Air Climb mobile app is available for Apple and Android devices. Make fundraising a breeze by asking and collecting donations on-the-go.

Use the mobile app to:

Text your family, friends and co-workers to easily ask for their support
Update your Personal Page with why you Climb
Fundraise with Facebook - You now can easily spread the word, collect donations, and track your progress right on Facebook. The best part is that all donations will be reflected on your personal page as well
Send pre-written donation requests and thank you emails to your friends that you can customize
Track your fundraising progress and more

Meeting your fundraising goal has never been so easy. Download the mobile app today and try it for yourself!

Matching Gifts

Matching Gift and Volunteer Grant information provided by

Use our company search tool above to see if your company offers a matching gift program, as well as find information on how to get started. Some companies without a formal program may still match your gift, if you ask your Human Resources department.

Become a Top Fundraiser Today

Top fundraising climbers and teams are recognized through the Fight For Air Climbers Club and Summit Club, respectively. The Climbers Club acknowledges individual climbers that have raised $500 or more. The Summit Club recognizes teams for raising $5,000 and above.

Climbers Club Incentives

Are you ready to make every step count and become a top fundraiser? Do you need ideas on how to reach these fundraising levels? We can help you get there!

We have many fundraising tips that can help you meet and exceed your goals. Check out your online Participant Center, or contact Deena Sarno at Deena.Sarno@Lung.org to find a fundraising plan that is right for you.

Fundraising Incentives

Be Rewarded

People who raise $175 or more will be rewarded with an additional fundraising incentive. This is our way of saying thank you for your fundraising accomplishments to support the mission of the American Lung Association.

View our fundraising incentive flier.

We recognize that some of you may prefer to not receive a fundraising incentive to ensure all of your donations go to support research, education and advocacy efforts. In that case, you can decline your incentive post-event. Please contact Deena Sarno at Deena.Sarno@Lung.org with any questions.

Fight For Air Climb Mobile Ring

Want to be rewarded? Make a self-donation of $33 or more and receive this official Fight For Air Climb Mobile Ring. Individuals who self-donate raise twice as much as individuals who don't.

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