Breathing Space will be the first facility of its kind in Canada.

It will provide a sanctuary for lung transplant patients and their families, giving them much-needed “breathing space” in their fight to regain their strength and vitality. Learn more.

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One in 5 Albertans is affected by chronic lung conditions. They are among those most vulnerable to acute illness from respiratory infections, including COVID-19. They need our help now as much as ever!

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Cystic Fibrosis is an invisible disease. We look normal, but behind closed doors, there are hours and hours of treatments and medication and days when it’s very hard to breathe.

– Nicki, Calgary

With Alberta Lung’s assistance, we were able to receive a CPAP machine for our son, Connor’s, sleep apnea as well as grocery gift cards, which were a life-saver for our family.

– Becky, Connor’s Mom, Red Deer

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The path towards transplant requires tremendous mental, emotional and financial commitment. Our healthcare system covers the costs of the surgery, but patients and families face tens of thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket expenses for travel, living arrangements, food, and medication. For this reason, the decision of whether or not to pursue this life-saving surgery is determined by a patient’s financial means, rather than on their chance of recovery.

With your help and support, Breathing Space will become a beacon of hope for people who can’t afford the out-of-pocket costs associated with a lung transplant. Please click the link in our bio to donate today.

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Alberta Lung touches the lives of so many patients and their families. Please use the link in our bio to help us provide essential services to Albertans living with lung disease.

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Our vision is healthy lungs for everyone and part of that, is the vision for Breathing Space, a home away from home for lung transplant patients and their families. We look forward to welcoming people from around the country to a place that will heal and be a sanctuary for them–Leigh Allard, Alberta Lung, President & CEO.

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A new study may have found the biological reason we get more viral respiratory illnesses in winter. The cold air itself damages the immune response occurring in the nose. It can cuts your immune system's ability to fight off respiratory infections- like the flu, colds, and COVID-19- by nearly half. Use a scarf or mask outside and if you have a lung disease, limit cold air exposure (Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology December 2022).

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Did you know that 18.5% of homes in the prairie provinces contain radon levels above the threshold that Health Canada recommends? You can order a Health Canada approved radon testing kit with the link in our bio to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.

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Did you know that healthy eating can boost your mood? This is especially important during the cold, dark days of winter when our bodies experience changes in energy levels, metabolism and immunity. Health experts recommend loading up on foods rich in Vitamin D, C and zinc. Ramp up your intake of sweet potatoes, spinach, legumes, nuts, eggs and fatty fish. Comment below if you want more healthy living tips and recipes!

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When Darlene Gallant’s husband was diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis more than 10 years ago, she desperately wanted a supportive community to help her through the challenge of caring for someone with a terminal illness. It was the driving force behind her involvement with Alberta Lung, as both a support program advocate and a board member. Darlene is an integral part of the team, participating in fundraising events, promoting lung health, and helping to raise money for critical lung health research and treatments. We are so lucky to have her!

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