Columbus Residents Run/Walk 550 Miles in June to Support Lung Health, Fund COVID-19 Initiative

Last month, 68 people walked and ran more than 550 miles as a part of the American Lung Association in Ohio’s LUNG FORCE Run/Walk. The event raised approximately $15,000 to fund the Lung Association’s efforts to end lung disease and support the Lung Association’s COVID-19 Action Initiative.

The LUNG FORCE Run/Walk is a virtual fundraising event where participants run or walk one mile, a 5K, 10K, or a half marathon in one trip or spread out their chosen distance over the entire month. Participants received a digital, customizable race bib to wear and after their walk or run, received a 2020 LUNG FORCE Run/Walk medal.

“Due to concerns surrounding the global pandemic, we quickly pivoted to a virtual event this year, but still saw a tremendous outpouring of support and participation from the local community,” said Brittany Sinzinger, senior manager of development for the Lung Association. “Thank you to all of our participants and sponsors who came together to make a difference in the lives of people facing lung disease, lung cancer and COVID-19.”

In total, the LUNG FORCE Run/Walk resulted in:

• 68 registered participants
• 10 teams
• 550 miles completed
• $15,000 raised and counting.

Money raised at the LUNG FORCE Run/Walk funds the Lung Association’s efforts to end lung disease. It also supports the Lung Association’s COVID-19 Action Initiative, a $25 million investment to address COVID-19 and protect against future respiratory virus pandemics. The initiative works with public and private entities to increase research collaboration and develop new vaccines, detection tests and treatment therapies.

More information is available at LUNGFORCE.org/Columbus.