CHICAGO, IL | April 2, 2025
The American Lung Association is excited to announce an opportunity for runners to join the American Lung Association’s Powered by Lungs Race Team for TCS Sydney Marathon in Sydney, Australia on Sunday, August 31.
Following a successful debut in the international endurance arena at the Berlin Marathon in 2024, the American Lung Association is expanding its global reach this year with exclusive entries for the Paris, Sydney and Berlin Marathons. The current focus is recruiting runners for the Sydney Marathon, which is now the seventh Abbott World Marathon Majors (AWMM) race. Beginning in 2025, the Australian city joins the AWMM series that currently includes Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago and New York.
Why Join the Powered by Lungs Race Team?
- Exclusive Resources: Participants will have access to a specialized toolkit to streamline fundraising efforts.
- Support Critical Research: Funds raised support lung disease research, including groundbreaking studies on lung cancer, COPD and asthma.
- Protect Clean Air Policies: Funds raised help advocate for policies that promote clean air and protect public health.
- Contribute to Education to Create a Tobacco-Free World: Funds raised support programs that provide valuable resources and education about the dangers of vaping and tobacco use, reaching schools, parents and communities globally.
- Make Every Step Count: Achieve personal goals on race day while contributing to a meaningful cause that impacts millions of lives annually.
For more than 120 years, the American Lung Association has been at the forefront of advancing lung health, saving lives through innovative research, education and advocacy. By participating in the TCS Sydney Marathon as a member of the Powered by Lungs Race Team, runners will be directly contributing to the American Lung Association's vital mission. This partnership between fitness and purpose offers an opportunity for athletes to not only test their limits but also make a lasting difference in the lives of those affected by lung disease.
Learn more about the Powered By Lungs Race Team and apply here.
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The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research. The work of the American Lung Association is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to champion clean air for all; to improve the quality of life for those with lung disease and their families; and to create a tobacco-free future. For more information about the American Lung Association, which has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and is a Platinum-Level GuideStar Member, call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) or visit: Lung.org. To support the work of the American Lung Association, find a local event at Lung.org/events.
For more information, contact:
Jill Dale
312-940-7001
Jill.Dale@Lung.org
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