If you are celebrating a wedding, birthday or anniversary and would like to make your special day mean a great deal to people living with lung conditions in the UK you could ask your friends and family to donate to the British Lung Foundation, instead of buying you a present. You could set up a celebration donation page on Just Giving then let all your family and friends know so they can visit your page to make a donation and leave you a special message.
Why I asked for donations instead of birthday presents
'When I turned 21 last year I decided to ask my friends and family to donate to the British Lung Foundation in lieu of giving me a birthday present. My grandfather had died the previous winter from complications with his emphysema and it seemed a fitting tribute. As the eldest of the grandchildren I was close to him and stayed with my mum in the hospital until he passed away.
The impact of seeing him die has stayed with me and I feel very strongly that research into lung disease and help for those who need it is provided for everyone, which is why I chose to support the British Lung Foundation.' Laura Holroyd
You can make a real difference on your special day by choosing to support the British Lung Foundation.
If you would like to talk to someone about celebrating a special day then please email Charlotte Quiddington or call her on 020 7078 7941 for more information.
