American Lung Association (ALA)

For 120 years, people living in America have trusted us to protect their lungs, whether it's researching treatments and cures for lung diseases, keeping kids off tobacco, including e-cigarettes, or advocating for laws that protect the air we all breathe.

Our goals are big—defeat lung cancer, create a tobacco-free future, champion clean air for all, and improve the quality of life for those living with lung disease.

When you can't breathe, nothing else matters.®

Our Mission: To save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.

Our Vision: A world free of lung disease.

Our Strategic Imperatives:

Defeat lung cancer.
Champion clean air for all.
Improve the quality of life for those with lung disease and their families.
Create a tobacco-free future.