The BLF's 25th Anniversary Appeal
The British Lung Foundation (BLF) launched its 25th Anniversary appeal in September 2010.
The appeal focuses on the BLF's quest to find the missing millions of people with undiagnosed COPD (umbrella term for emphysema and chronic bronchitis). The appeal will also raise awareness of the disease, its signs and symptoms.
Will you help, by making a donation today?
COPD ruins lives. It kills more people in the UK than bowel cancer, breast cancer or prostate cancer.
Did you know that every single hour 250 people worldwide die of it, and that by 2020 it is predicted to be the world’s third biggest killer?
It’s estimated that 3.7 million people in the UK have COPD. But only around 900,000 have been correctly diagnosed. That means that, across the country, there are a staggering 2.8 million people who aren’t even aware that their lives are in danger.
To help mark our 25th anniversary in 2010, we’re doing all we can to find the missing millions with COPD. That means going into communities like yours and carrying out a simple yet effective test on anyone who has had some difficulty breathing.
Each test costs just £12.50 to administer – but it could be enough to save someone’s life.
Please, if you can make a donation today
But we don't just stop there...
We also offer much needed support and advice to those who have COPD and their families, through our Nurse programme, Helpline, Breathe Easy support groups and the website and publications.
But don't just take our word for it, please click on the names below to find out how we're making a difference.
- Jonathon who was found to have COPD through a BLF lung test
- Maddie who lost her father to COPD
- Alison a BLF nurse who support patients with COPD
If you'd like to help us then please make a donation today
Together, we can reach out and find the missing millions who don’t even know they have COPD. With your help, we really can achieve so much - thank you.
Further information
Contact Katherine Huntly on 0207 688 5588 or
We know many of our supporters are personally affected by lung disease so if you would like any help or advice, please call our helpline on 08458 50 50 20 from Monday to Friday between 10am and 6pm.
COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) is a term used for a number of conditions including chronic bronchitis and emphysema - to find out more, please visit our COPD information page.
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