Support Early Detection of Lung Cancer

As the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, lung cancer causes 30% of all cancer deaths. Approximately 170,000 people are newly diagnosed each year with 150,000 deaths annually. With these alarming statistics in mind, The Gift of Life and Breath and the Gary L. and Thelissa Zollinger Early Detection of Lung Cancer Endowment Fund were established with the University of Colorado Foundation. Working in conjunction with the University of Colorado Cancer Center, this fund was created to support the critical research needed for early detection of lung cancer. Having dealt with this disease personally, the Zollingers learned first hand the difficulties faced with a deadly cancer that is rarely diagnosed in its early stages.

The Gift of Life and Breath is dedicated to raising awareness as well as funding for this research. As we reach out to the community, our primary goal is to give others the advantages of early detection, the best chances for treatment and above all ... the gift of life and breath.

Money raised directly supports the Gary L and Thelissa Zollinger Early Detection of Lung Cancer Endowment supporting lung cancer research at the University of Colorado Cancer Center.