The Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation

(01-26) 15:30 PST SAN FRANCISCO — In a finding that could improve the survival odds for early-stage lung cancer patients, UCSF researchers determined a new molecular test can predict more accurately than current diagnostic methods which tumors are more likely to be aggressive and turn deadly.

(Pictured on left) Lung cancer survivor, Bonnie Addario at her San Carlos, Ca. home on Thursday January 26, 2012. A new lung cancer study demonstrates the importance of genetic testing of early stage lung cancer tumors.

Thank You To All Who Made This Evening Unforgettable.

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(San Francisco, November 11, 2011)—The Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation (BJALCF) hosted its 6^th annual Simply the Best Dinner Gala on November 5^th at the Westin St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco. Showcasing BJALCF’s work on behalf of Lung Cancer patients worldwide, the gala toasted the contributions of extraordinary participation in the fight to end Lung Cancer and raised $700,000 for Lung Cancer Research. WATCH THE VIDEO

Highlights of the evening included the Dr. David Jablons “Asclepios Award” honoring a pioneer in research whose dedication to healing exemplifies the spirit of Asclepios–Greek God of Medicine and healing,  accepted by Hiroyuki Mano, MD, PhD, from the Jichi Medical University in Japan. Read More

July 3, 2011-Amsterdam Update from BJALCF President Scott Santarella
I am incredibly proud to be a part of today’s defining moment of change, progress and HOPE, for the Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation (BJALCF), the Addario Lung Cancer Medical Institute (ALCMI) and Lung Cancer patients worldwide. Today marks the achievement of one of many collective goals: to become established as an international driving force in the war against Lung Cancer.

Bonnie J. Addario, Founder of both organizations and champion to all Lung Cancer patients as a 7-year Lung Cancer survivor and leader, addressed an audience of hundreds of Lung Cancer leaders, Read More

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The Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation Introduces Jill’s Legacy
Group of young adults takes aim at the world’s #1 cancer killer

San Francisco, CA, March 8, 2011/PRNewsire-USNewswire/—The Bonnie J. Addario Lung Cancer Foundation (BJALCF), a worldwide leader in efforts to eliminate Lung Cancer, announced today that they have launched the creation of a new Advisory Board made up of 21 promising young professionals who have each been personally touched by Lung Cancer. The Board has been called “Jill’s Legacy” in memorial of the 22-year-old college student and athlete at U.C. Berkeley, Jillian Costello, who lost her battle with Lung Cancer in June of 2010, just one year after being diagnosed.

What’s this group’s mission? Simple: to be the driving force in significantly increasing the stagnant 15.5% survival rate of the world’s number one cancer killer—Lung Cancer. Read More

Zheng Cao, Stage IV Lung Cancer Survivor, and BJALCF Board member, was featured on Good Morning America on Wednesday, December 22nd. The timing of this segment is poignant. As a young woman, Zheng was determined to come to America from Shanghai and become an Opera Star. Against all odds, she came with $45 in her pocket, speaking only two words in English: Merry Christmas. Today she sings to us in over seven different languages and is a world-renowned Mezzo Soprano. Today she sings for the End of Lung Cancer. Click Here to Watch.

Wishing you Happy Holidays from all of us at BJALCF.

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November 4, 2010–Today, is Independence Day around the world, and a new chance at freedom from Lung Cancer. Today breaks a 40-year silence surrounding care for Lung Cancer victims.

“This is fantastic news,” says Bonnie J. Addario, “Although we already knew this, didn’t we? Which is why we started the Demand a CT Scan screening program four years ago. This is the beginning of significantly increasing the survival rate for lung cancer for the first time in forty years. Stay tuned for the complete results which will come out in the next few months.”

According to Dr. David Jablons, BJALCF co-founder,”The results of the National Lung Cancer Screening Trial are positive. The addition of CT screening in at risk patients (prior smokers over 50 yrs of age) demonstrate a 20% reduction in the risk of lung cancer specific death. This is an enormous step forward for improving outcomes for Lung Cancer patients and for preventing thousands of deaths that would occur without screening. It is an exciting vindication of the Foundation’s longstanding belief and policy that CT screening of the appropriate population of patients saves lives in real time today…” Read More

Becoming the Voice of Lung Cancer: College Students Nationwide Mobilize to BEAT this #1 Killer Cancer Following the Passing of 22-year-old Crew Team Member and Friend
Like most patients with Lung Cancer, college student Jill Costello was well aware of the disparity in research funding and sympathy, and she set out to make a difference to advocate for others with Lung Cancer. In one short year, she inspired a nation of her peers – thousands of college students from Berkeley to Harvard to Northeastern to Yale who have rallied to raise funds and put an end to this #1 cancer killer.

San Francisco, CA (October 17, 2010)-For almost five years, Bonnie J. Addario and her foundation have been trying to get the message out to the world that Lung Cancer is the biggest killer in the country, ending the lives of more than 160,000 people a year. Yet the disease remains the lowest on the list of funding priorities.

But when 21-year-old college student Jill Costello was diagnosed with Stage IV Lung Cancer last year and died in June, 2010, one year later, she became an overnight champion against this horrific killer. DONATE TODAY TO TEAM JILL. Her will to live and her commitment to help others with the disease echoed through the corridors of college campuses across the country, inspiring thousands of college students. Read More

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VIEW PHOTOS HERE A message from Bonnie: “Thank you to each and every one of you. We were 5,000 strong in Golden Gate Park on Sunday, September 12th, and I am happy to say that we have to change venues next year because there were so many people. When Jill died this year, I was asked to speak at her service. I told everyone there that my goal was to make so much NOISE for Lung Cancer that the police had to come. Well, I am proud to say  ‘Mission Accomplished.’

Thank you to ALL who formed teams and came out in record droves to celebrate the beginning of the end of Lung Cancer. I was with all of you in spirit and at my father’s bedside while you were making all of my dreams for Lung Cancer move forward. I lost my father, Leon Attabit, on that evening. I look forward to 10,000 people at Chrissy Field next year. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”–Bonnie J. Addario

We will be adding all of your pictures and videos to this section as we go, so please continue to visit. The Jog for Jill website will remain open for three months. Click on READ MORE to order bracelets and view more pictures and videos. Read More

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RUNNING DOWN A DREAM IN THE DAILY CALIFORNIAN 9.9.10

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SEE WHAT GOT ANNOUNCED AT THE CAL GAME on 9.6.10 Go Bears!

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Jillian said: “On September 12, 2010, the Foundation is having a 5k walk/run in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California and I am inviting all of you to participate in my honor! Last year, “Team Jill” entered and won top fundraising team with over $10,000!!! This year I would like to up the ante and shoot for an even higher goal. I would like “Team Jill” to hit $25,000!!! Think we can do it? I have registered “Team Jill” and you are now welcome to join. This way we have all registered together.”
- Jillian Costello – June 20, 2010

We did it Jill!  “Jog for Jill” Walk/Run is coming up quickly and “Team Jill” is mobilizing like nothing we have seen before. It’s truly awe inspiring…just like Jill. Sign up today! Read More