Watch this space for more information on these exciting events!

B.E.A.R. Breathe Easy Adventure Race

Saturday, September 18th, 2010
Commerce Twp, Michigan
Please join us at the 2nd Annual BEAR.  Click here for additional details!

If you would like to sign up for the BEAR, or have any questions about the event, please contact Karen St. Louis (karmiles1@yahoo.com).

Hike for Lung Health

Sunday, October 3rd, 2010
Chicago - Lincoln Park *or* Palatine - Deer Grove Forest Preserve

The Midwest Friends of The LAM Foundation will again partner with the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago (http://www.lungchicago.org/hike/) to raise funds and awareness for LAM in the Chicagoland area. 

Please join our team and help our efforts!  Click here to join the Midwest Friends of LAM team.

If you have any questions, please contact Jenny Wangerow (
wangerow@yahoo.com)

Bloomingdale's Charity Fundraiser

Wednesday & Thursday, October 20-21, 2010
Chicagoland Bloomingdales stores: North Michigan Ave, Oakbrook Center, Old Orchard, Medinah Temple

Please help Bloomingdales support the community and charities with their "Love Where You Live" fundraiser.  With the purchase of a $10 event ticket, you can receive 15% off most purchases (*some exclusions apply*) on October 20-21 at Chicagoland Bloomingdales stores listed above. 

Bloomingdales will donate 100% of the ticket proceeds to our charity, plus $5 for each ticket presented at the door.

Buy a ticket from one of the Midwest Friends of LAM board members or via this Paypal link.  If you purchase via Paypal, the 15% discount event ticket will be mailed to you. Thanks for your support! 

(Exclusions include
: cosmetics, fragrances, men's electronics, women's designer collections, 'the new view' designer collections, gift cards and services)

"A Breath of Hope" Charity Benefit
to raise awareness of, and fund research for, LAM (Lymphangioleiomyomatosis)

Saturday, November 6th, 2010
6:30 - 11pm
Gallery 1028 - 1028 North Hooker Street - Chicago, IL 60642


To purchase tickets for our 3rd Annual event, follow this link to the Benefit's secure website.

We have already received many fantastic items for this year's auction.  Thank you to our 2010 donors!

If you are interested in either underwriting, sponsoring or donating to our event, please contact Jennifer Seuring (jrseu71@yahoo.com) or Carla Galvanoni (cgalvanoni@yahoo.com).