The '4' in Laces4Lungs represents both AJ's age - 4 months old - and the stage of his Mums ALK+ lung cancer, at diagnosis. What a powerful fundraising drive this has become.
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Identifying ALK+ resistance pathways is at the very core of what is important to us all. That makes the announcement of Dr Vassiliadis as the recipient of the ALK Positive Australia/TOGA Inspirational Grant for 2026 so thrilling.
Every $ donated to ALK Positive Australia goes towards research.

Buy your @laces4lungs today! Bling up your shoes whilst supporting ALK Positive Australia & standing with us for Lung Cancer Awareness month. Buy your Laces4Lungs today!
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Australia but receives less than 6% of the research funding. 35% of women & 15% of men diagnosed with lung cancer have never smoked. Help us drive research this November: alkpositive.org.au/donate/

Our website got a glow-up!
Launching in the next few days — same mission, fresh new look.

Got feedback or ideas? Drop us a message here or email secretary@alkpositive.org.au

"WHAT IS IT REALLY LIKE TO LIVE WITH ALK ON TKI'S IN AUSTRALIA?"
Share your story in this important study. This is open to any Australian ALKie at Stage IIIB or IV on a TKI for more than 12 months. It will be an online interview for 30-60 minutes.
Email alkpositive@sjog.org.au to share your story.

- 36 Australians are diagnosed with lung cancer every day.
- Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in Australia, but attracts less than 6% of cancer research funding.

Today we acknowledge those raising awareness & working towards better outcomes for lung cancer patients.

Our Chair Jon & Dep Chair Lisa with Prof Nick Pavlakis, Prof Ben Solomon & Prof Tom John at the @togaanz.bsky.social ASM - working together for better outcomes for ALK Positive patients.

We could not be prouder of our Dep Chair & friend Lisa Briggs - the recently announced recipient of the 2025 Jeannie Ferris Award. Bravo Lisa - thank you for all that you do. You are a force!

The ALK+ Australia & TOGA Inspirational Research Grant applications are now open! We are proudly seeking innovative research that makes a real difference for people living with ALK-positive lung cancer. thoraciconcology.org.au/inspirationa...

ALK+ Community - many businesses make notable donations to charities at this time of year, for tax benefits & to demonstrate corporate social responsibility. If you know a decision maker in a the corporate world please put forward our charity for their consideration. More Research = More Life.

CALLING RESEARCHERS! The ALK Positive Australia & TOGA Inspirational Research Grant for ALK+ NSCLC is back. We are seeking innovative research that makes a real difference for people living with ALK-positive lung cancer.

Now is the time to prepare a proposal. Further information coming soon.

A must watch for anyone interested in ALK+ Lung Cancer & the advances being made in personalising treatment plans & understanding the behaviour of this cancer. A/Prof Chin talks about her incredible research project (funded by the TOGA/ALK+ Australia Inspirational grant).
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