Free ME From Lung Cancer

06/11/2026

More auction items for our Save Your Breath 5K on October 18th!

Portland Symphony Orchestra
2 tickets to Magic of Christmas performance
Value $192.00

Songo River Guide Services
Gift certificate for a half day guided fishing trip for three people. Must have a Maine
fishing license.
Gift Certificate Valued $350.00

Portland Sea Dogs
Sea Dogs Tickets Good For One Game in 2027
Must be redeemed for a 2027 Regular Season Game
Four Tickets Best Available Reserved or Box
One Ceremonial First Pitch
Value $250.00

Sensitive Skincare & Permanent Makeup
Gift card, sample Sun Screen
Value $25.00

Waterville Creates
One Year Free Membership - Patron Individual Level and Tee Shirt Size M
Value $75.00

City Theater
Two tickets to Christmas Story The Musical
Value $70.00

06/08/2026

Hearing Barry Manilow talk so plainly about it that they “went through my vocal cords” and that he’s still working to get his voice back four months later really stayed with me. Lung cancer doesn’t just affect your body. It can take away the very thing that makes you feel like yourself. Wishing him continued healing, and thinking of everyone living with this disease.

Nearly 83, Barry Manilow is recovering from cancer, preparing for a series of concerts, and releasing his first album of new songs in nearly 15 years, What a Time.

06/08/2026

Researchers in London have identified a protein signature in blood associated with an increased risk of developing lung cancer more than five years before diagnosis.

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and University College London (UCL), funded by Cancer Research UK and the European Research Council (ERC), have identified a 14-protein signature in blood that is associated with an increased risk of developing lung cancer more than five years before diagno...

06/02/2026

Barry Manilow’s story is a powerful reminder that lung cancer can change lives in an instant. After being diagnosed with stage 1 lung cancer and undergoing surgery, he now faces something deeply personal: uncertainty about his voice, his career, and the future. His honesty about fear, recovery, and gratitude shines a light on what so many patients experience.

As he prepares for his upcoming farewell tour, Barry Manilow knows something is missing.

In an exclusive interview with ABC News, the singer opened up about how being diagnosed with lung cancer and undergoing a left lung lobectomy has altered his voice.

Read more: https://abcnews.visitlink.me/qaYpwl

06/02/2026

Meet the Free ME From Lung Cancer team! A message here from volunteer board member Terry Stackhouse…

06/01/2026

We’re exited to share more of the things you can bid on during our silent auction of our Save Your Breath 5K on October 18th!

🏠 Two free radon tests from Atlantic, with continuous radon monitoring. Total value: $300.

🦞 Gift card to McLaughlin Seafood — perfect for the seafood lover in your life.

🏨 One-night stay at the Country Inn at the Mall, including complimentary breakfast and hotel amenities.

🎨 Jamie Wyeth’s Unsettled book by Rizzoli Electa, included as part of a Farnsworth Art Museum membership package.

05/28/2026

🍁 Another Silent Auction Preview! 🍁

The Free ME From Lung Cancer Save Your Breath 5K in Augusta this October will feature some incredible auction items, and we can’t wait to share more of them with you!

Check out these exciting opportunities:

🏨 One-Night Stay at the Lord Camden Inn
Enjoy a deluxe fireplace room for two adults and two children, plus complimentary breakfast. Valued at $439.

🎨 Original Landscape Watercolor on Canvas
A beautiful piece of artwork perfect for your home or office. Valued at $60.

⛵ Maine Maritime Museum Experience
Includes a three-hour cruise and two days of museum admission. Valued at $110.

🎭 Farnsworth Art Museum Membership Package
Enjoy a household membership, guest passes, and exclusive museum benefits. Valued at $155.

🍺 Allagash Gift Bundle
Featuring socks, a hat, reusable bags, beer glasses, playing cards, koozies, and more. Valued at $120.

Every bid helps support the work of Free ME From Lung Cancer, funding research, advocacy, and education for those affected by lung cancer.

05/28/2026

🍂 Silent Auction Sneak Peek! 🍂

The Free ME From Lung Cancer Save Your Breath 5K is coming to Augusta this October, and our silent auction is shaping up to be one you won’t want to miss!

Here are just a few of the amazing items up for bid:

🏨 Two-Night Getaway at the Hartstone Inn
Enjoy a deluxe room and dinner for two. Valued at $700.

🚣 Whitewater Rafting Adventure
Two guests can experience the thrill of rafting on the Kennebec or Dead Rivers with North Country Rivers. Valued at $300.

✈️ Cape Air Travel Package
Two round-trip tickets between Augusta and Boston. Valued at $556.

🏀 Maine Celtics Autographed Memorabilia
A team-autographed basketball and photo with certificate of authenticity.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, Free ME From Lung Cancer honors and remembers the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. We also recognize that many veterans face higher lung cancer risk. Today, we remember, we honor, and we continue the fight for awareness, screening, and hope.

05/20/2026

New research from Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California suggests heavy ma*****na smoking may raise the risk of both small cell and non-small cell lung cancer, and daily ma*****na use was also linked to much higher rates of head and neck cancers. Researchers say the clearest concern is chronic, heavy smoking, while the risks from occasional use are still unclear. There is not yet a clear lung cancer link for edible ma*****na, and long-term data on va**ng are still limited.

Studies suggest heavy ma*****na smoking could raise cancer risk, but researchers are still working to understand the long-term effects and the role of dosage.