Across Indiana, in every community — small towns, big cities, places of gathering and worship — we share the same hope: to live joyful, meaningful lives free from cancer. We rely on each other. We are in this together. We are truly connected. It is through these connections that we can truly make a difference.
Connecting End Lung Cancer Now with the people in your communities can be done in many ways. It can be as simple as sharing the link to ELCN’s website, writing a personalized email or letter to share with family and friends, or inviting ELCN to speak to your school, place of worship, book club, nail salon, barber shop, or place of employment. No idea is too big or too small.
Are you active on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or other social media? Get social to help us raise awareness, crush the stigma, and recruit your team to become advocates alongside you. Visit our Media Library page to find downloadable graphics you can share!
Here are some tips on how to use social media effectively as a lung cancer advocate:
- Know your team: Whether they are friends, family, co-workers, or fellow community members, understanding your audience helps your message resonate with your followers.
- Make it personal: From the latest buzz on lung cancer screenings to groundbreaking research, educational resources, moving stories of strength, and practical tips for lung cancer prevention and care, share information that is interesting to you that you think others might benefit from.
- Show, don't just tell: Visuals like photos, videos, and infographics will help grab attention and stick in people's minds, helping you convey your message effectively. You can download shareable graphics from our “Advocate” page.
- Rally together: Encourage your team to jump in and take action. Whether it's leaving a comment, hitting that share button, or exploring our web pages for more information, let's spark some action and create change together.
The gift of your time and talent is priceless. There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer for End Lung Cancer Now on an ongoing basis. Help us harness the power and passion to accelerate our efforts to win the war against lung cancer.
- Community events: ELCN participates in a variety of community events (health fairs, festivals, etc.) throughout the year to promote lung cancer awareness. We are always looking for volunteers to help staff our booths.
- ELCN-hosted events: ELCN hosts three signature events each year (Lung Cancer Advocate Rally, World Lung Cancer Day, and the ELCN Gathering). We are always looking for passionate advocates to join our planning committees or serve as event-day volunteers.
- Care kits: ELCN strives to provide all people diagnosed with lung cancer with an ELCN Care Kit, a gift thoughtfully curated to offer comfort. Opportunities exist to help us pack and distribute these care kits to patients.
- Working groups: As ELCN creates community- or patient-facing materials, we are always looking for feedback. Working group opportunities are available to review and provide feedback on these materials.
- Host your own event: Would you like to host your own event to raise awareness about or fundraise for lung cancer? ELCN can help you refine your idea and provide information and swag.
If you’re interested in any of the available volunteer opportunities, please contact Leo Rafail, End Lung Cancer Now community engagement coordinator, for more information. He can be reached at lrafail@iu.edu or 317-274-0301.
End Lung Cancer Now is funded through philanthropy. It is only through the generous support of our donors and sponsors that we can continue our work towards achieving our mission.
- Give online:Support ELCN through the IU Foundation.
- Mail a check: Make your check payable to “IU Foundation/End Lung Cancer Now” and send it to: End Lung Cancer Now c/o IU Foundation PO Box 7072 Indianapolis, IN 46207.
- Host a house party and/or ask your loved ones to consider donating: Bring family and friends together in an intimate setting to learn more about ELCN.
- Ask your employer about company matching: Some employers provide a matching gift for individual donations.
If you’d like more information on fundraising for ELCN, please contact Amber Kleopfer Senseny at akleopfe@iu.edu or 317-278-4510.
You have the power to influence legislation and shape public policy initiatives that could impact the lives of those affected by lung cancer.
Identify yourself as a constituent, mention where you live (city, state), and share why you feel so strongly about the issue. Encourage the decision-maker to respond and share their position on the issue.
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