Our Mission

Mission Statement

The Joan Gaeta Lung Cancer Foundation commits to raise public awareness of the disease, to educate the public, and to be an advocate for research. We also strive to eliminate the stigma of lung cancer and to support survivors and their loved ones in our local community.

2008

Invested $5,000 in Lung Cancer Alliance - Georgia as sponsor of their Fourth Annual Atlanta Lung Cancer Run and Walk in November.

Invested nearly throughout the year in an aggressive awareness campaign that included direct mailings, brochures, and various promotional materials.

Three direct mailings to over 1,500 people nationwide.

Over 3,500 informational brochures distributed across North Georgia.

Over 2,500 promotional items created and distributed.

Exhibitor to three community fairs in which we evangelized for the cause of lung cancer awareness and advocacy.

We also sponsor the Saint Joseph's Hospital Lung Cancer Support Group.

2009

Invested $15,000 in the Addario Lung Cancer Medical Institute.

Continued support of the Saint Joseph's Hospital Lung Cancer Support Group.

Exhibitor, Saint Joseph's Hosptial 2009 Cancer Survivor's Conference.

Invested in a month-long online awareness campaign on ajc.com.

Invested in a month-long outdoor awareness campaign with a billboard from CBS Outdoor.

Bronze Sponsor, No More Excuses 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Bronze Sponsor, Love Your Lungs Atlanta In Memory of Henry J. Avery

2010

Invested $12,000 in The Wigbels/Herbst Cancer Research Fund

For more information, please call (404) 939-3507 or e-mail us at gaetafoundation@gmail.com.

for Joan

The Joan Gaeta Lung Cancer Foundation