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Sandra H. I have had 2 close friends die from emphysema and one from lung cancer. I have asthma from bronchitis and have to "inhale" before any exercise. I have never smoked!

Sandra H. Hi, my name is Sandy Helmin-Clazmer. My story dates back to 1987. I was teaching in Racine, Wisconsin and was finishing my last semester of grad school. During that time, I was plagued with a dry chronic cough and frequent bouts of laryngitis.

Robin S. I was diagnosed on Mothers Day on May 9, 2013 with stage 4 Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer. It has now metastasized to my brain - I'm still fighting!

Grace M. I began working with American Lung Association in 2015, after the death of my mother Donna, who had lung cancer.

Mark E. I would be elated if we could go back to the 55mph limit!!! As it is, I do drive at that speed and stay 5mph slower in town.

Debbi B. I had my entire right lung removed because of lung cancer and had 28 radiation treatments on my esophagus so it didn’t cross over to my left lung.

Arthur M. I am very grateful as I had lung surgery when I was 87 years old that was found after I was X-rayed following an elbow fracture.

Eric W. I was in my mid 40's, a practicing primary care physician for both children and adults, a husband, and father of two - the prime of my life.

Erin G. Over the course of 2017, my sister and best friend, Meghan, was diagnosed with three serious ailments in succession: an autoimmune disease, Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and a rare and aggressive lung disease (bronchiolitis obliterans).

Chris S.

Wendy S. Nine years have passed since my sister and best friend, Nikki, passed away from metastasized lung cancer. She was diagnosed with Carcinosarcoma, so rare that MD Anderson did not have a team for this type of cancer.

Roy W. My lung cancer story started nine years ago. I had been treated for an upper respiratory infection and most of it had cleared up except for a persistent cough.

Mark C. I’m 58 years old and started smoking at age of 16. I would quit for a couple years a couple of times.

Amanda D. As a public health professional in Los Angeles, so many of the families I work with have children suffering from asthma or other pollution related issues.

Rachel L. I currently work as a public health professional in Los Angeles County, but what originally sparked my interest in working in public health was growing up near Richmond, California.