Asthma and respiratory diseases are two of the leading causes of sickness and death in New Zealand

1 in 7

have a respiratory disease

3rd

most common cause of death

$7B

cost to country each year

1 in 8

children have asthma

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Laps for Lungs

Join us for Breathe Better September. Choose your challenge, raise funds, and complete your laps – all in the fight against respiratory disease. Every lap counts! Find out more here.

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Community Fundraiser: Calendar

Photographer Chris McKeown has created a calendar showing off New Zealand's stunning natural scenery. All proceeds are kindly donated to the Foundation. To purchase yours, click here.

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Support the development of respiratory health knowledge in New Zealand

Respiratory disease accounts for one in eleven of all hospital stays in New Zealand and is the third leading cause of death.

The Foundation wants to see those statistics changed and for all New Zealanders to breathe easier. We provide education, research and advocacy for the 700,000 Kiwis living with a respiratory condition.

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