Fast Facts
Pediatric brain cancer is the leading terminal cancer in children in the US
1 in 5 children who receive a new diagnosis of childhood cancer are already living in poverty
Why Hogs?
Hogs is the largest nationwide fundraiser supporting pediatric brain cancer
Grants/donations in excess of $4.5MM benefiting patients and their caregivers
Fast Facts
Lung cancer is the #1 killer in the US
COPD is the 3rd leading cause of death worldwide
Nearly 90% of COPD deaths in those under 70 years old occur in low- and middle-income countries
Why the ALA?
The American Lung Association has committed $10MM specifically for lung cancer research
The ALA has a myriad of initiatives, targeting various lung diseases, including COPD