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Who We AreAs the state’s leading non-profit organization supporting lung cancer researchand education, Lung Cancer Initiative of North Carolina specializes in connectingpatients, survivors and loved ones with the medical and research community.Formerly the North Carolina Lung Cancer Partnership, our goal is to fuel medicaldiscovery, increase survival and provide a network for hope and action for thoseaffected. We are proud of our record of responsibility with the funds we raise,and we pledge to maintain that standard while increasing advocacy across ourstate.

Our Mission & VisionOur mission is to decrease deaths and provide support to those affected by lungcancer through research, awareness, education and access programs acrossNorth Carolina.

Our vision is HOPE for a life beyond lung cancer.

Board of Directors Amy Cipau, MBA, MA, PresidentJennifer Garst, MD, ChairTomma Hargraves, MS, CCC-SLP,

Survivor, SecretaryGary Hicks, Advocate, TreasurerBob Ingram (Honorary) Sandy Oehler, SurvivorEmily Parks, AdvocateAlden Parsons, MDGerald Postema, AdvocateJared Weiss, MDDavid White, MD

StaffHeather Hooper, ExecutiveDirector Lynne Ritter, Director of FinanceKhaki Stelten, Communications & Development Manager

Jenni Danai, MPH, ProgramsManagerTara Henderlite, Administrative & Program Assistant

Operations CommitteeAmy CipauHeather HooperLiz Hynson Sandy OehlerEmily ParksLynne RitterKhaki SteltenMelissa Tanner

Lung Cancer Initiative of North Carolina4000 Blue Ridge Road, Suite 170Raleigh, NC 27612 919-784-0410 www.LungCancerInitiativeNC.org

As we look back on the past year, weapplaud the amazing volunteers who havegiven so much. Thanks to you and yourefforts, we are able to make a difference forthose affected by lung cancer in our state.Last year was one of transition and new

beginnings! After five years, we ended our partnership with thenational organization in order to focus more directly here in thestate of North Carolina. Your feedback and response has beenoverwhelmingly positive and we appreciate your on-goingsupport.

Enclosed are highlights of 2013 in both our programs andevents. With your help we have been able to fund cutting edgeresearch, educate healthcare providers and assist patientsacross the state. Please read on to learn more about each ofthese programs.

Your support will become more critical as we continue to growour advocacy efforts. To that end, we have started a fund withthe Triangle Community Foundation. This fund will allow us toappropriately invest our resources and assist the organizationin providing long term financial security. Please feel free toreach out to our office for more details on how you can be apart of the Lung Cancer Initiative’s future.

Thank you for your generosity and the gifts that you haveabundantly shared to help those affected by lung cancer.

Sincerely,

Amy Cipau Jennifer Garst, MD President ChairBoard of Directors Board of Directors

F R O M O U R P R E S I D E N T A N D C H A I R

Dear Friends and Supporters,

Program Highlights

Research

Since 2006 the Lung Cancer Initiative of North Carolina hasfunded more than $600,000 in lung cancer research throughFree to Breathe’s Young Investigator Research GrantCompetition. In 2013, we funded researcher Dr. Lauren AverettByers from MD Anderson Cancer Center. She will examineresistance to chemotherapy in small cell lung cancer and testnew treatments that may help to overcome resistance. She willreceive $100,000 total distributed over two years. We alsocreated an NC based research committee to implement ourplans for future research funding.

Education

AccessTLC – Our capstone program is designed to limit theprogression of lung cancer prior to treatment, increase accessto stage-appropriate care and increase the number of lungcancer patients enrolled in clinical trials. A total of 10AccessTLC educational activities (including 1 enduringwebcast) were conducted in North Carolina during 2013reaching 1095 healthcare providers. At these activities,evaluations were distributed to all healthcare providerparticipants with 276 intended practice changes.

Access

Patient Access to Care – The Gas Card Program began onApril 1, 2013 through the vision of Tomma Hargraves, a lungcancer survivor and board member. In the first year, theprogram provided $50 gas cards for 130 lung cancer patientsthroughout North Carolina and is on track to provide 300 in2014. In 2013, applications were sent in from 11 cancer centersfrom around the state. We look forward to growing our accessprograms in years to come, assisting patients in accessingappropriate and necessary care.

“The gas card has been so helpful because I’m on disabilityand it doesn’t go far. My treatments are in the next town. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you.” –Recipient, February 2014

Event Highlights

Golf Classics – The Inaugural NC Lung Cancer Golf Classic in Memory of Harold Morrow & Susan C.Hicks was a tremendous success! Selling out the course at Rock Barn in Conover, the Classic had 120participants and raised nearly $45,000. The Morrows and the Hicks organized an incredible event,complete with a Chinese raffle, putting contest, hole-in-one car and much more. It was a beautifulSeptember day and the Hickory community came together in an overwhelming show of remembrancefor Harold and Susan.

5K Run, Walk & Rally – The series remains strong, attracting walkers and runners around the stateand raising awareness and significant funds. In its 7th year, the Raleigh 5K was as exciting andsuccessful as ever, with over $141,000 raised for lung cancer research and education. Presented byDuke Raleigh Cancer Center, the atmosphere was festive - truly a day of hope in action as over 1,000people came together to celebrate, remember, and move towards a better future for all lung cancerpatients. The Initiative also hosted 5Ks in Charlotte & Greensboro.

Evening of Hope Galas – Over 200 people dressed their best and gathered at the Washington DukeInn to take a stand against lung cancer. It was a magical night of jazz music, food, drinks, and liveand silent auctions. Presented by Pfizer Oncology, the gala was an Evening of Hope indeed, and over$71,000 was raised for the fight against lung cancer. Galas and grassroot events have beeninstrumental to our success.

A special thanks to our top fundraising teams! Amy’s TeamCarla’s Friends and FamilyIn Memory of Barbara, Sheryl and John

JoJo’s Family CircusKay’s Cancer KickersParks Automotive

Poppy’s PrideRockin’ Against CancerRoxboro Family MedicineSusan C. Hicks Hope CharitiesTeam Alicia RiddleTeam DianeTeam Jane

Team JennerTeam JonnyGTeam Ray of HopeTeam TarzanandJaneTHE INHALERSTomma and the SLPs

Take Action!In order to fund research and help peopleacross the state, we rely on donors andsupporters like you! Make a donation today tocontinue to support these programs. Enclosedis a remittance envelope for your convenience.

There are many ways to get involved with theLung Cancer Initiative and help spread theword about lung cancer.

To support or inquire about volunteeropportunities with the Lung Cancer Initiative of North Carolina, please visitwww.LungCancerInitiativeNC.org or call 919.784.0410.

67%Corporate,

Individual & GrantContributions

32%SpecialEvents

1%InterestIncome

72%Programs

23%Management

& General

5%Fundraising

Financial Report – Fiscal Year 2013

Revenue $426,602

Expenses $397,846

Audited financial statements and our 990 can be found on our website.

Corporate & FamilySponsors AABC11 April StrattonArden Construction and

DesignBiologics, Inc.Bob Barker CompanyBrinley’s GradingCapital Automotive Group Carolinas HealthCare

SystemsCars.comCharlie Ganim, State Farm

InsuranceCarolinas Imaging ServicesClariantClothes HoundCone Health Cancer CenterCountry Town Tire & ServiceCousin CoutureDuke Raleigh Cancer Center Eaton Corporation Entercom Frye Regional Medical

CenterGames2U TriangleGenentech, Inc.Glenwood Clinical

MonitoringHazel HaneyThe Howard FamilyHSM SolutionsJCM Telecom Jones InsuranceLake Hickory Services, Inc. Lake Jeanette Orthodontics

& Pediatric DentistryLoyal Order of the Moose:

Fayetteville Lodge 738

M33 Integrated SolutionsMaggi Bridal Wedding

BoutiqueMike Johnson Hickory

ToyotaMitchelle & Bartlett Moretz MarketingMorlando CraneNationwide Insurance

AgencyO’Mara Inc.Organize For SuccessOrtho CarolinaPabst & Hilburn, PA.Parks AutomotivePfizer OncologyPiedmont Corrugated

Specialty CompanyRed Hat REX HealthcareRinnai America CorporationRosemary Haney & FamilyShort Stop Food MartsSunTrust Bank Susan C. Hicks Hope

CharitiesTechmer PMThe Harold Morrow FamilyTriad Commercial PropertiesTri-Lease CorpUNC HealthcareVesco ToyotaliftWFMY-TVWGHP-TVWomen of the Moose:

Fayetteville Chapter 1292WXII -TV

$2,500+ DonorsGabriel & Amy CipauThe Hall Foundation Emily Parks

$1,000+ DonorsTeresa Arledge Paul Gaeto Gary Hicks Burlington Hog Jennifer Garst, MD & Shawn

Sendlinger, Ph.DChris ManzoChester Michael Debora Parks Stuart ParksTracy Parks Warren Patterson Gerald Postema Scott Riddle

$500+ DonorsDennis Arndt Bella Collina Denice DenzinPhil Gruber Marietta Harding Robert Ingram Amy Hobbs Sweeney Rogers Sampson & Mary Starling Don & Pattie StephensonDave Stout James Tyson David White, MD

2013 Memorial FundsJohn AnemaMarjorie BarefootMichael CardenScarlett May CottrellJack CrutchfieldSandi DavisWilliam GriffinRon HaldasKeith HicksL.G. HollingsworthPamela LuedtkeJoseph MassonHarold MorrowEd & Jan ParkerKathryn QueenValorie RenderAlicia RiddleAngelo RizzardiDiane RoachWillie L. RouseRay SeliskerAlice Wilson SmithRegina Ann TerrellCheryl Hubbard Wray

Thank you for your generosity and the gifts that you have abundantly sharedto help those affected by lung cancer. We exist because of you.

Thank You to our Supporters

4000 Blue Ridge Road, Suite 170Raleigh, NC 27612

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