American Lung Association in Alaska

The American Lung Association is the oldest voluntary health organization in the US, founded in 1904 to combat tuberculosis, and began here in Alaska in 1934. Our mission has continually moved forward. Today, the Lung Association is fighting for all those who suffer from lung cancer, COPD, asthma and other lung diseases.  However, everyone who breathes, benefits from the work of the American Lung Association, as we have a strong focus on healthy air both indoors and out. Our vision is of a world free of lung disease and our purpose is to save lives through research, advocacy, and education.

Our vision is of a world free of lung disease and our purpose is to save lives through research, advocacy, and education. Our work revolves around:

• Defeating lung cancer
• Championing clean air for all
• Improving the quality of life for those with lung disease and their families
• Creating a tobacco-free future