The British Lung Foundation’s flagship campaign ‘Breathe Easy
Week’ will take place this year between Monday 15 June and Sunday 21 June. The theme of this year’s Breathe Easy Week is ‘Love Your Lungs’ so the campaign will be encouraging those with symptoms such as a persistent cough, breathlessness or wheezy chest to go to their doctor to ask for a lung test.
Celebrity Support
The British Lung Foundation is delighted to announce that former Coronation Street actress Liz Dawn who played the role of Vera Duckworth in the popular soap has been appointed as the BLF’s new celebrity ambassador and has kindly agreed to front this year’s Breathe Easy Week campaign.
Liz was a pivotal and much loved character in the soap for over 34 years but sadly had to leave the street last year when her health began to deteriorate after she was diagnosed with the lung condition, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
How you can get involved
You can get involved in the campaign by downloading a campaign pack and campaign poster to help you to organise a ‘Love Your Lungs’ event. If you live in Wales then please contact the Welsh office on 01792 455764 to get a campaign pack.
The British Lung Foundation’s network of Breathe Easy Support groups are holding events throughout the country. Click here to find out where your nearest event is taking place.
You can also 'take the plunge for lungs' by taking part in the British Lung Foundation's sponsored skydive by clicking here.
For more information about the campaign please contact us by email or call 0207 688 5588.
