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SATURDAY: Hundreds Hit the Sand at Folly Beach for Annual LUNG FORCE Run/Walk to End Lung Cancer

Every step helps raise awareness about the importance of lung health

CHARLESTON, SC | October 15, 2026

Nearly 400 Lowcountry residents will lace up their sneakers and head to Folly Beach this Saturday, October 17, for the American Lung Association in South Carolina’s LUNG FORCE Run/Walk. The event kicks off at 9 a.m., bringing the community together as one mighty force for lung health. The family-friendly run/walk will take place on the beach, with activities at the Dunes House. The event offers compelling opportunities for video, photos, and interviews with participants whose lives have been impacted by lung disease.

 

October is Healthy Lung Month, a time to spotlight the importance of lung health and preventing lung disease. Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., but thanks to advances in research, early detection, and treatment, more people are surviving lung cancer than ever before. Lung cancer screening is key to saving lives because it can detect lung cancer early, when it’s more likely to be treatable. Yet only 18.8% of high-risk South Carolinians have been screened. South Carolinians can find out if they're eligible for a lung cancer screening by taking a two-minute quiz at SavedByTheScan.org

 

WHAT: Charleston LUNG FORCE Run/Walk

 

WHEN: Saturday, October 17 at 9 a.m.


WHERE: The Dunes House, Folly Beach County Park, 1100 W Ashley Ave., Folly Beach, SC 29439


WHO: Individuals, families and corporate teams from across Greater Charleston.


WHY: More than 710,000 South Carolinians live with lung disease. Funds raised from the LUNG FORCE Run/Walk support the American Lung Association’s efforts to improve lung health in South Carolina through education and advocacy.  


RSVP: Media are requested to RSVP in advance. Please contact Janye Killelea at (312) 940-7624 or Janye.Killelea@Lung.org.

 

ON-SITE CONTACT: Margaret Ann Youngs, (843) 814-1415

 

MEDIA MATERIALS AVAILABLE: The following media materials are available for your use:


 

 

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About the American Lung Association

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:

Janye Killelea
312-940-7624
Janye.Killelea@Lung.org

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