Nationwide Walk Series Kicks Off
July 20 in Pittsburgh
CHICAGO, June 27,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pulmonary Fibrosis
Foundation (PFF) today announced its 2024 PFF Walk series, a
nationwide effort to raise funds and awareness for pulmonary
fibrosis (PF) and interstitial lung disease (ILD). More than
250,000 Americans are living with PF and ILD, progressive diseases
that cause inflammation, scarring, or both, that damage the lung's
ability to absorb oxygen from the air.
The PFF Walk will kick off on July
20 in Pittsburgh and will
continue through October in cities across the U.S. —
- Jul. 20 – North Shore Riverfront
Park, Pittsburgh
- Aug. 3 – Liberty State Park, NYC
Metro
- Sept. 7 – Little Marina Green,
San Francisco Bay Area
- Sept. 14 – Diversey Harbor,
Chicago
- Sept. 28 – Virtual, National Walk
Day
- Oct. 12 – National Harbor,
Washington, D.C.
- Oct. 19 – The Sound at Cypress
Waters, Dallas
"By walking together in solidarity, our community finds strength
and inspiration to eliminate PF and ILD. Each step offers
incredible support and hope for a brighter future, while raising
vital funds to fuel our mission," said Scott Staszak, Interim President and CEO of the
PFF. Since its inception in 2017, the PFF Walk has raised more than
$5 million.
The PFF Walk unites people living with PF, caregivers and
families, lung transplant recipients, and all community members.
Each Walk features one- and two-mile course options. Participants
are encouraged to go at their own pace. The events will also
include a variety of activities and entertainment, including music,
food and family fun.
In addition to the site-specific walks in six cities, National
Walk Day offers a virtual opportunity for everyone, everywhere to
participate. Those impacted by PF and ILD are invited to choose a
walk location in their community and gather family and friends to
join.
Registration for the PFF Walk is free. Walkers who
raise $100 or more will receive a commemorative PFF Walk
t-shirt. To register or for more information,
visit PFFWalk.org. Special thanks to the PFF Walk
National Sponsors – Accredo, Amgen, Boehringer Ingelheim, CSL
Behring, CVS Specialty Pharmacy, Pliant Therapeutics, Inc., Tvardi
Therapeutics and United Therapeutics.
About the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation
The mission of
the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation is to accelerate the development
of new treatments and ultimately a cure for pulmonary fibrosis.
Until this goal is achieved, the PFF is committed to advancing
improved care of patients with PF and providing unequaled support
and education resources for patients, caregivers, family members,
and health care providers. The PFF has a four-star rating from
Charity Navigator and is an accredited charity by the Better
Business Bureau (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance. The Foundation has met
all of the requirements of the National Health Council Standards of
Excellence Certification Program® and has earned the
Guidestar Platinum Seal of Transparency. For more information,
visit pulmonaryfibrosis.org or call 844.TalkPFF
(844.825.5733).
Contact: Dorothy Coyle
773-332-6201
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