American Lung Association in Wisconsin

10/22/2026

🎉Save $20 on Fight For Air Climb Registration!
Planning to join us for the March 13 Fight For Air Climb? Now is the time to register!

Until October 25, your $20 registration savings is automatic, bringing regular registration down to just $15.

Don’t wait until the last minute – register now, save $20 and start getting ready to climb: ClimbMilwaukee.org

Automatic savings ends October 25.

10/15/2026

At just a young age, Kirah never expected a persistent cough to lead to a Stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis. After years of setbacks and failed treatments, a clinical trial finally gave her hope. Today, she's sharing her story to remind others that anyone can get lung cancer, and that listening to your body can make all the difference. Read more of her story: https://bit.ly/3U1IArU

10/08/2026

Join us Monday, October 12th at Raised Grain Brewing Co. for our Fight For Air Climb Kickoff & Give Back Night. Grab a pint, order your favorite pizza or apps, chat with our Climb staff & other climbers & help make a difference—10% of all Taproom sales will be donated to support our mission

A great evening to get together and do some good.

10/05/2026

Today is National Child Health Day and we are showing our support with our partners at Children's Health Alliance of Wisconsin.

"I will improve care for kids with asthma!"

10/03/2026

October is National Indoor Air Quality Awareness Month. What makes indoor air quality unhealthy?

Indoor air can be 2-5 times, even up to 100 times, more polluted than outdoor air. Indoor air pollution can come from:

-Gas appliances
-Cleaning supplies and other chemicals
-Fireplaces and wood stoves
-Fragranced products like air fresheners and scented candles

lung.org/cleanair

09/29/2026

NEW at the Milwaukee Public Library! Now you can borrow a digital radon sensor from any Milwaukee Public Library Branch! This sensor measures the radon in the air and provides an average average just 24 hours. You can reserve this digital radon sensor online for pick up or ask in-person at your local branch.

What is Radon?
Radon is a colorless, odorless, & invisible gas that is produced from radioactive elements in the earth. Radon causes lung cancer. The only way to know if there's radon is to test for it in your home.

Learn more about radon at mkefreshair.com/projects/radon.

09/28/2026

Donna got pneumonia almost every year. Each time, she recovered. But the infection kept returning. Something wasn't adding up, until Donna sought out the right specialist and lung disease diagnosis. Read Donna's story: https://bit.ly/4jtpHZ2

09/25/2026

Today is World Lung Day – a day to shine a light on lung health!

From new treatments to lifesaving technologies, every advance in lung care starts with research and the hope for a healthier future.

Right now, researchers supported by the American Lung Association are building on past progress to uncover the next big breakthroughs in lung health, bringing us closer to a world free of lung disease.

💭 We’d love to hear from you: What breakthroughs in lung health are you hoping to see in the future?

Your hope fuels progress and together, we can create a future where everyone breathes easier. 💙

09/08/2026

Registration is open for the 2027 Fight For Air Climb - Milwaukee!

🎉 Registration is NOW OPEN! 🎉

Join us on Saturday, March 13 for the Fight For Air Climb-Milwaukee, locally presented by UnitedHealthcare, and take steps toward a future with healthier lungs and cleaner air for all.

Gather your friends, family, and coworkers and be part of an inspiring community coming together to make a difference.

✅ Register today: ClimbMilwaukee.org

09/01/2026

September is Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month 💙

If you or a loved one is living with pulmonary fibrosis, you don’t have to do it alone. Our Lung Health Navigators are lung health experts — nurses and respiratory therapists — offering free, one-on-one support.

They can help answer your questions, explore treatment options and manage daily challenges. Learn more about our Lung Health Navigator program: https://bit.ly/4qMclJj