Congratulations to the WLF NYC Half-Marathon team!
Some members of WLF's running team gather after completing the half-marathon.
On Sunday, July 27th, runners from the World Lung Foundation team for the NYC Half-Marathon ran 13.1 miles, looping Central Park and down to the tip of Manhattan. But our team didn't just cover the miles - they raised tens of thousands of dollars to fight asthma in Kenya! These funds will provide thousands of life-saving inhalers for asthmatic children at WLF-supported programs in Kenya and other low-income countries. You may use the link below or the "donate" button at the top of this page to join our team in supporting this important program.
For more information visit our Marathon page.
Support a WLF runner and help a child in need of asthma medication.
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