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KCFPF

History

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2016 and before

Before the formation of the Kansas City Foundation, Dr. Mark Hamlin did a presentation for the Greater KC PF Support Group for September Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness month

2017

September is Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness month. To increase awareness in our area, Mark Hamblin lit up Union Station in September 2017, in blue and green -- the colors representing Pulmonary Fibrosis.

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September 23rd, 2017

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Fundraising Efforts

In September 2017, our team organized a t-shirt fundraiser where all proceeds were donated to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. This was the beginning of the KCFPF! In the future, we hope to keep some of the funds raised in our area to support the KCFPF.

For September Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness month Dr. Mark Hamlin gave a presentation to the Greater KC PF Support Group,

2018

To increase awareness in our area, Dr. Mark Hamblin lit up Union Station in 2018 for September Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness month. .

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September 21st, 2018

Dr. Mark Hamlin gave a presentation to the Greater KC PF Support Group For September Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness month.

In October 2018, The Kansas City Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis was officially designated as non-profit organization and charity.

March 7th, 2019:  Casino Night "Luck of the Irish"
Fundraiser

 

2019

September 21st, 2019: The Kansas City Foundation for Pulmonary Fibrosis Patient Education Symposium

Nov 7 - 9, 2019: KCFPF sponsored two PF individuals and care partners to attend the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) Summit in San Antonio, TX 

2020

March 7th, 2020: A Night Out for Pulmonary Fibrosis, Fundraiser
 

Sep 19, 2020: Light Up the Night for Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness and other actives for Sep PF Awareness

Sep 2020: KCFPF provided 100 Pulse Oximeters to KC metro area Hospitals

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