{"title":"LUNGevity","summary":"National lung cancer nonprofit offering a free HELPLine with lung cancer navigators, one-on-one peer mentors, virtual meetups, online communities and the HOPE Summit; a major funder of lung cancer research.","body":"LUNGevity is a national nonprofit for everyone affected by lung cancer, whatever the type or stage. It says it's the largest nonprofit funder of lung cancer research, and it runs a wide set of support programs for patients and caregivers.\n\n## What they offer\n\n- A toll-free Lung Cancer HELPLine staffed by lung cancer navigators. They can help with treatment questions, emotional support and referrals for financial help, transport and clinical trial participation.\n- LifeLine Support Partners, which matches you one-on-one with a mentor who has been through something similar.\n- Clinical Trial Ambassadors, survivors who share what being in a trial was like.\n- Virtual meetups and online communities.\n- The HOPE Summit, a survivorship conference. The next one is April 30 to May 2, 2027, in Bethesda, MD.\n\n## How to join and what it costs\n\nThere's no membership. You call the HELPLine or sign up for a program on the website. LUNGevity says its support services are free (checked October 2026).\n\n## How it fits with other groups here\n\nLUNGevity is a good general starting point. For biomarker-specific community, see [ALK Positive](/companies/alk-positive/), [EGFR Resisters](/companies/egfr-resisters/) and The ROS1ders. EGFR Resisters co-funds research awards with LUNGevity. GO2 for Lung Cancer offers similar national support. More in my [find support](/resources/find-support/) guide.\n\n## Questions I would ask\n\n- Can a navigator help me understand my biomarker results?\n- Is there a LifeLine mentor with my diagnosis or treatment?\n- Which virtual meetups fit my situation?\n- Can you connect me with someone who has been in a trial I'm considering?\n\n## Contacts\n\n- Website: [lungevity.org](https://www.lungevity.org/)\n- Lung Cancer HELPLine: 833-797-5800 (Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm ET)\n- Support services: [lungevity.org/for-patients-caregivers/support-services](https://www.lungevity.org/for-patients-caregivers/support-services)\n- Contact form: [lungevity.org/contact-us-0](https://www.lungevity.org/contact-us-0)\n- Main office phone: 312-407-6100","topics":["getting-started","expert-support"],"capabilities":["patient-support"],"organizationType":"nonprofit","services":["peer-support","patient-education","advocacy"],"communityFocus":["People with lung cancer (all types)","Caregivers","Family and friends","Survivors"],"sources":[{"id":"helpline","label":"Lung Cancer HELPLine","url":"https://www.lungevity.org/patients-care-partners/support-services/lung-cancer-helpline","publisher":"LUNGevity Foundation","checkedAt":"2026-10-22","supports":"Toll-free HELPLine 833-797-5800, Monday-Friday 9-5 ET, lung cancer navigators; referrals for financial assistance, transportation, copay help and clinical trial participation.","type":"official"},{"id":"services","label":"Support services","url":"https://www.lungevity.org/for-patients-caregivers/support-services","publisher":"LUNGevity Foundation","checkedAt":"2026-10-22","supports":"LifeLine Support Partners, Clinical Trial Ambassadors, virtual meetups, online communities; 'these free services'.","type":"official"},{"id":"mentoring","label":"Peer-to-peer mentoring","url":"https://www.lungevity.org/patients-care-partners/support-services/peer-to-peer-mentoring","publisher":"LUNGevity Foundation","checkedAt":"2026-10-22","supports":"LifeLine one-on-one mentor matching for patients and caregivers.","type":"official"},{"id":"summit","label":"HOPE Summit","url":"https://www.lungevity.org/patients-care-partners/support-services/hope-summit","publisher":"LUNGevity Foundation","checkedAt":"2026-10-22","supports":"HOPE Summit 2027, April 30 - May 2, 2027, Bethesda MD.","type":"official"},{"id":"about","label":"Learn about LUNGevity","url":"https://www.lungevity.org/learn-about-lungevity","publisher":"LUNGevity Foundation","checkedAt":"2026-10-22","supports":"Largest nonprofit funder of lung cancer research.","type":"official"},{"id":"contact","label":"Contact LUNGevity","url":"https://www.lungevity.org/contact-us-0","publisher":"LUNGevity Foundation","checkedAt":"2026-10-22","supports":"Contact form; Chicago office 312-407-6100; Bethesda office 240-454-3100.","type":"official"},{"id":"propublica","label":"LUNGevity Foundation nonprofit record","url":"https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/364433410","publisher":"ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer","checkedAt":"2026-10-22","supports":"LUNGevity Foundation, EIN 36-4433410, 501(c)(3).","type":"research"}],"applicability":"For patients and caregivers looking for community, education or help navigating care. Inclusion is not a recommendation or a finding that this group is right for your situation.","limitations":"Program details are reported by the group unless noted, as of October 2026. Confirm current programs, eligibility and any costs directly with the group. 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