{"id":2076,"date":"2016-11-03T16:59:35","date_gmt":"2016-11-03T20:59:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bowdish.ca\/lab\/?p=2076"},"modified":"2016-11-03T17:01:44","modified_gmt":"2016-11-03T21:01:44","slug":"takeabreather-at-the-lung-associations-pop-up-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bowdish.ca\/lab\/2016\/11\/03\/takeabreather-at-the-lung-associations-pop-up-park\/","title":{"rendered":"#TakeABreather at the Lung Association’s Pop-up Park."},"content":{"rendered":"

On average, everyone takes an astonishing 22,000 breaths per day \u2013 something we\u2019re not conscious of doing.\u00a0 And, although breathing is fundamental to life, lung research doesn\u2019t get the attention it truly needs.<\/p>\n

November is Lung Month, the perfect time to reinforce and remind Canadians how important it is to #TakeABreather. To capture attention, invite participation and help raise donations for lung research, The Lung Association is launching interactive pop-up parks across Canada.<\/p>\n

\"Joseph<\/a>

Joseph Neale is a “Breathing Ambassador” who survived lung cancer when he was only 20 years old. Despite having surgery he got his voice back and is hoping to win a “Grammy for Lung Cancer Research”. Together we answered questions at the #TakeABreather pop-up park at Sherway Gardens. Stories like his remind me that I need to be the best scientist that I can be to make the discoveries that will improve the lives of those living with lung disease.<\/p><\/div>\n

Highlight\u2019s of the kick off were livestreamed on Breathing as One\u2019s Facebook Page<\/a> \u2013 be sure to check them out!<\/p>\n

\"It<\/a>

It was such an honour to hear Joseph’s story of overcoming lung cancer and to share what the research community is working on. We all agreed – more money for lung research!<\/p><\/div>\n

Remember, everything shared with #takeabreather is being curated at breathingasone.ca<\/a> \u2013 take a look and make your contribution today!<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget, there are three ways that you can get involved:<\/p>\n

VISIT THE POP-UP PARK<\/strong><\/p>\n