Basic Organization Information
Lung Cancer Alliance
- Also Known As:
-
LCA
- Physical Address:
-
Washington, DC
20006
- EIN:
-
91-1821040
- Web URL:
-
www.lungcancerallian...
- NTEE Category:
-
G Disease, Disorders, Medical Disciplines
-
G45 Lung
-
R Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy
-
R01 Alliance/Advocacy Organizations
-
P Human Services
-
P50 Personal Social Services
- Year Founded:
-
1997
- Ruling Year:
-
1997
Login or register to see this organization's full address, contact information, and more!
Mission Statement
Lung Cancer Alliance is the only national non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to providing patient support and advocacy for people living with or at risk for the disease. Our mission is to lead the movement to reverse decades of stigma and neglect by empowering patients, elevating awareness and changing health policy.
Expert Reviews
The Lung Cancer Alliance has been effective in increasing the flow of money towards lung cancer funding. It has also had a strong influence over Congressional decisions and policy changes.
Impact Statement from Nonprofit
This organization has not provided an impact statement.
Revenue and Expenses
Login or register to view this information.
Financial Statements
Subscribe to GuideStar
Premium to view this information, if available.
Chief Executive
Ms. Laurie Fenton Ambrose
Term:
Since
Dec
2004
Chief Executive Profile:
Laurie Fenton Ambrose is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA) responsible for managing the overall mission and strategic direction of organization. Hired as LCA’s first President in 2004, Laurie has managed LCA’s relocation, restructuring and realignment from a west coast-based operation to its current headquarters in Washington, DC. Today, LCA is nationally and internationally recognized as the premier non-profit dedicated solely to patient support and advocacy for those living with or at risk for lung cancer.
Laurie is responsible for overseeing the creation and implementation of LCA’s patient empowerment programs, public health policy agenda and national grassroots and awareness initiatives. Laurie is also LCA’s primary liaison to community and government leaders, national media, collaborating agencies, health care professionals, and other strategic alliances.
CEO/Executive Director Statement:
LCA is led by a respected leader with 20 years of public policy and strategic management experience providing fundamental organizational requirements for this emerging national advocacy enterprise.
Officers for Fiscal Year
Subscribe to GuideStar
Premium to view this information, if available.
Highest Paid Employees & Their Compensation
Subscribe to GuideStar
Premium to view this information, if available.
Program:
Community & Support Services Program
- Budget:
-
--
- Category:
-
Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines
- Population Served:
-
Adults
Program Description:
Providing help, information, and support to lung cancer patients, loved ones and healthcare professionals through free telephone and online support services, delivering customized information packets to improve outcomes.
Program Long-Term Success:
Program Short-Term Success:
Program Success Monitored by:
Program Success Examples:
Program:
National Awareness Progam
- Budget:
-
--
- Category:
-
Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines
- Population Served:
-
Adults
Program Description:
Conducting national awareness campaigns - including Give A Scan, Team Lung Love and the National Shine A Light on Lung Cancer Vigil - to educate the public about the facts, dispel myths, and share calls to action that will reduce the stigma of the disease.
Program Long-Term Success:
Program Short-Term Success:
Program Success Monitored by:
Program Success Examples:
Program:
Health Policy Program
- Budget:
-
--
- Category:
-
Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy
- Population Served:
-
Adults
Program Description:
Advocating for multiple millions in public health dollars for lung cancer research through a nationwide grassroots network of volunteer advocates and targeted policy strategies.
Program Long-Term Success:
Program Short-Term Success:
Program Success Monitored by:
Program Success Examples:
Request for In-Kind Contributions