# LUNGevity 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. Author: Kevin Wimer Canonical URL: https://kevinwimer.com/companies/lungevity/ Stable ID: 068a85d5-9225-4be5-a74e-03d07a77c661 Revision: 67a70aaf-d81f-4fc5-b569-3894c922da40 Published: 2026-10-23T03:27:38.244Z Updated: 2026-10-23T03:27:38.244Z Reviewed: 2026-10-22 ## Who this is for 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. 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. ## What they offer - 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. - LifeLine Support Partners, which matches you one-on-one with a mentor who has been through something similar. - Clinical Trial Ambassadors, survivors who share what being in a trial was like. - Virtual meetups and online communities. - The HOPE Summit, a survivorship conference. The next one is April 30 to May 2, 2027, in Bethesda, MD. ## How to join and what it costs There'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). ## How it fits with other groups here LUNGevity 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. ## Questions I would ask - Can a navigator help me understand my biomarker results? - Is there a LifeLine mentor with my diagnosis or treatment? - Which virtual meetups fit my situation? - Can you connect me with someone who has been in a trial I'm considering? ## Contacts - Website: [lungevity.org](https://www.lungevity.org/) - Lung Cancer HELPLine: 833-797-5800 (Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm ET) - Support services: [lungevity.org/for-patients-caregivers/support-services](https://www.lungevity.org/for-patients-caregivers/support-services) - Contact form: [lungevity.org/contact-us-0](https://www.lungevity.org/contact-us-0) - Main office phone: 312-407-6100 ## Limits and context Program details are reported by the group unless noted, as of October 2026. Confirm current programs, eligibility and any costs directly with the group. A community group does not give medical advice. ## Relationships and disclosures I have no financial or business relationship with this organization. ## Sources - [Lung Cancer HELPLine](https://www.lungevity.org/patients-care-partners/support-services/lung-cancer-helpline) — LUNGevity Foundation; official; checked 2026-10-22; 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. - [Support services](https://www.lungevity.org/for-patients-caregivers/support-services) — LUNGevity Foundation; official; checked 2026-10-22; LifeLine Support Partners, Clinical Trial Ambassadors, virtual meetups, online communities; 'these free services'. - [Peer-to-peer mentoring](https://www.lungevity.org/patients-care-partners/support-services/peer-to-peer-mentoring) — LUNGevity Foundation; official; checked 2026-10-22; LifeLine one-on-one mentor matching for patients and caregivers. - [HOPE Summit](https://www.lungevity.org/patients-care-partners/support-services/hope-summit) — LUNGevity Foundation; official; checked 2026-10-22; HOPE Summit 2027, April 30 - May 2, 2027, Bethesda MD. - [Learn about LUNGevity](https://www.lungevity.org/learn-about-lungevity) — LUNGevity Foundation; official; checked 2026-10-22; Largest nonprofit funder of lung cancer research. - [Contact LUNGevity](https://www.lungevity.org/contact-us-0) — LUNGevity Foundation; official; checked 2026-10-22; Contact form; Chicago office 312-407-6100; Bethesda office 240-454-3100. - [LUNGevity Foundation nonprofit record](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/364433410) — ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer; research; checked 2026-10-22; LUNGevity Foundation, EIN 36-4433410, 501(c)(3). Organization website: https://www.lungevity.org/ Organization type: Nonprofit Services: Connect with peers, Patient education, Patient advocacy Community focus: People with lung cancer (all types), Caregivers, Family and friends, Survivors Information/access: [Support services](https://www.lungevity.org/for-patients-caregivers/support-services) Service status: available ## Company facts - **Who it serves:** Anyone affected by lung cancer, plus caregivers, family and friends. (Sources: services) - **Legal status:** 501(c)(3) nonprofit, EIN 36-4433410. (Sources: propublica) - **HELPLine:** 833-797-5800, Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm ET, with lung cancer navigators (as of October 2026). (Sources: helpline) - **Cost:** Support services are free, per LUNGevity (as of October 2026). (Sources: services) - **Research:** Describes itself as the largest nonprofit funder of lung cancer research. 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