who we are
The Canadian Lung Association was founded in 1900, under the name The Canadian Association for the Prevention of Consumption and Other Forms of Tuberculosis. As one of Canada’s first voluntary health organizations, its aim was to provide facilities for the care of TB patients.
Since its founding, The Lung Association has undergone several name changes that reflect the shift in the Association’s work from the treatment of TB to the prevention and control of non-infectious diseases such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema and smoke-induced illnesses.
The Ontario Lung Association was incorporated in 1945, and has community offices across the province.
There is still, however, a lot of work to be done and The Lung Association remains dedicated to doing everything possible to improve lung health. Today, our primary work involves medical research, public education and promoting healthy living.
Since its founding, The Lung Association has undergone several name changes that reflect the shift in the Association’s work from the treatment of TB to the prevention and control of non-infectious diseases such as asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema and smoke-induced illnesses.
The Ontario Lung Association was incorporated in 1945, and has community offices across the province.
There is still, however, a lot of work to be done and The Lung Association remains dedicated to doing everything possible to improve lung health. Today, our primary work involves medical research, public education and promoting healthy living.
we do this by:
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Concentrating our efforts in lung health in the following areas: asthma, smoking-related diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and air quality.
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Providing accurate, timely and quality information and education programs to a range of audiences, including people who suffer from lung disease and their families, youth, health care providers and the general public and government.
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Providing for and using ongoing research to support our work and our activities.
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Supporting medical research studies into lung disease.
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Raising funds from all legitimate sources.
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Abiding by all regulatory rules relating to charitable organizations.
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Ensuring the prudent management of all funds entrusted to us.
