American Lung Association in Minnesota

Our Mission

To save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.

The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease, through research, education and advocacy. 

When you can’t breathe, nothing else matters®.

Our Strategic Imperatives

Defeat Lung Cancer.

Lung cancer is the #1 cancer killer of both women and men in the United States. We call on all Americans to raise their voices to defeat this devastating disease and fund millions of dollars in research designed to find cures, prevent, and relieve suffering associated with lung cancer.

Champion clean air for all.

We work to protect public health from air pollution to ensure that all Americans have air that is safe and healthy to breathe. This includes promotion of electric vehicles, addressing climate change and advancing clean air policy.

Improve the quality of life for those with lung disease and their families.

Nearly 37 million Americans live with a chronic lung disease like asthma and COPD, which includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Through our programs, services and research, we help those with lung diseases find the help they need.

Create a tobacco-free future.

Every year, close to half a million people in the U.S. die from tobacco-caused disease and thousands of youth start vaping. We provide education and cessation resources and support. 

Fight For Air Climb

On March 1, 2025 the American Lung Association is excited to Climb 52 flights of stairs at Capella Tower for the annual Fight For Air Climb - Twin Cities! Join participants of all ages and abilities, including lung cancer and lung disease patients and survivors, their families & friends, members of the corporate and medical communities, and over 140 local firefighters and first responders as we climb together. Register at FightForAirClimb.org/TwinCities.