American Lung Association of the Midland States

09/10/2026

Wow! Congratulations to the St. Elizabeth Healthcare Team for making it onto the Top 100 Fundraising Corporate Teams Nationwide list, and to Team Captain Dr. Brown for making it onto the Top 100 Fundraising Individual Nationwide list!

This is an incredible accomplishment! Thank you to Dr. Brown and St. Elizabeth Healthcare for your commitment to healthy lungs, making an impact, and showing up! We are so excited to climb with you again in 2027!

09/08/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Team One More Step! 🎉

A huge congratulations to Team Captain and Climb Committee member Miriam for an incredible achievement, leading her team to the Top 100 Fundraising Friends & Family Teams nationwide! 🏆👏

Way to climb, Team One More Step! 💙🧗‍♀️ We are so proud of you!

09/03/2026

A huge welcome to all the teams who have signed up and are ready to climb, compete, and have fun at the 2027 Fight For Air Climb Columbus! 💪🔥

We are so excited to have you back for another incredible year of Climbing!

🏆 Registered Teams:
-Team Zang!
-Team Taura Strong!
-Team TWA!
-Team One More Step!
-Team Need To Breathe!
-Team Debbie!
-Team Sarah-bration!
-Team Hil Climbers!

Don’t see your team? Register your team today and bring your crew into the climb! 🧗‍♀️ https://fightforairclimb.lung.org/columbus

Don’t see your team tagged? DM us and we’ll get you added!

09/01/2026

☕💙 Ohio, this one’s for you!

BIGGBY COFFEE is hosting a giveback to support the Association at their new Middleburg Heights location starting September 2 through the end of the week!

📍 6900 W. 130th St., Middleburg Heights, OH

Stop by, grab your favorite drink, and if you can, mention the American Lung Association when you order so BIGGBY knows you’re there supporting us!

We’re so grateful for BIGGBY’s continued support and partnership. If you’re in the area, stop by and show them some love! 💙

Sip for a cause! ☕️💙 Join us during our Grand Opening week—every cup makes a difference! For every cup sold, $1 will be donated to the American Lung Association. Come grab your favorite BIGGBY drink and help us give back! 🫶

📍6900 W. 130th St., Middleburg Heights

09/01/2026

September is Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Month 💙

If you or a loved one is living with pulmonary fibrosis, you don’t have to do it alone. Our Lung Health Navigators are lung health experts — nurses and respiratory therapists — offering free, one-on-one support.

They can help answer your questions, explore treatment options and manage daily challenges. Learn more about our Lung Health Navigator program: https://bit.ly/4qMclJj

08/28/2026

"My child's COVID was mild — so we're in the clear, right?"

We sat down with Dr. Uzma Hasan, Regional Director of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at Northern New Jersey Barnabas Health Medical Group, to answer parents' freqeuntly asked questions about Long Covid. She helped open one of the first pediatric Long COVID clinics in the country and is currently researching how it affects kids.

Swipe through to see what Dr. Hasan says every parent should know before the school year starts: https://bit.ly/4iAu9Vq

08/28/2026

Cleveland made an impact nationwide in 2025! 💙

Together, these incredible Cleveland LUNG FORCE Walk teams and fundraisers raised more than $23,000 to support the American Lung Association’s mission — earning spots among the Top 100 nationwide! 🎉

🏆 TOP 100 TEAMS
#31 — SYC Walks for John
#64 — Mal’s Pals
#69 — Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital X-Tubators
#72 — Cleveland Clinic Bronchos
#78 — Team Felicia

👏 TOP 100 FUNDRAISERS
#25 — Debby Speck, SYC Walks for John
#73 — Shannon Danes, Team Connie

What an incredible accomplishment! Thank you for going above and beyond to raise awareness, rally your communities and help make a difference in the fight against lung cancer. We’re so proud to have Cleveland represented among the nation’s top fundraisers! 💙

Visit www.lungforce.org/cleveland to learn how you can be a part of this year's walk!

08/26/2026

🔥 9 Years! 9 Fastest Times! 🔥

We have to give a well-deserved shoutout to the Covington Fire team for an incredible 9th consecutive year as the Fastest Firefighter Team at the Cincinnati Fight For Air Climb!

Led by Stu Johnson the team crossed the finish line with an impressive time of 11:36. 🏆🚒

Way to Go! Congratulations on another incredible year!

08/26/2026

Our Metro Detroit team is looking to expand their Local Leadership Board by adding new, engaged folks to their membership! Interested in learning more about our board opportunity? Please contact Kaelyn Gates at [email protected]!

08/24/2026

Congratulations to Columbus Climb Team Taura Strong for earning a spot on the National Top 100 Climb Teams List! 🎉

At the 2026 Fight For Air Climb Columbus, this team raised an incredible $13,285!

What an amazing accomplishment that showcases the hard work, dedication, and passion this team has for healthy lungs!

Way to Climb Team Taura Strong! We are so proud of you! 🧗‍♀️👏