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Technology and medicine keep advancing, improving my chance of long-term survival \u2026 it\u2019s now been (almost) 25 years since my diagnosis.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Tegan&nbsp;is thankful&nbsp;for what research&nbsp;has been able to do for her&nbsp;condition but&nbsp;hopes that more research can provide more stability and certainty for the future.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\",\"style\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"#45b749\"}}} -->\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color\" id=\"block-978d7c46-dc0b-4961-84e4-6811968526df\" style=\"color:#45b749\">Research saves lives and gives hope for a cure.<br><strong>Give hope. Give to research today<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:buttons {\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons aligncenter\"><!-- wp:button {\"style\":{\"color\":{\"background\":\"#45b749\"}}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/donate\/\" style=\"background-color:#45b749\">Donate today<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:button --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:buttons -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:media-text {\"mediaId\":12521,\"mediaLink\":\"https:\\\/\\\/lungfoundation.com.au\\\/stories\\\/ethans-story\\\/oyo200924_30-reasons_afaf-and-elizabeth_outro-thumbnail-small\\\/\",\"mediaType\":\"image\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img src=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/OYO200924_30-Reasons_Afaf-and-Elizabeth_Outro-Thumbnail-small-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12521 size-full\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4} -->\n<h4>30 Reasons for Research<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In celebration of our 30th anniversary,&nbsp;we are highlighting 30 Reasons to donate to life-changing lung disease and lung cancer research.&nbsp;For the millions of Australians impacted by lung disease and lung cancer, research means more precious moments with loved ones, a chance to experience their&nbsp;next life milestone, and independence to do&nbsp;the&nbsp;day-to-day activities that many of us take for granted.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:media-text -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"textAlign\":\"center\",\"level\":5} -->\n<h5 class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline\">Click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/get-involved\/campaigns\/30-reasons-for-research\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a><\/span>&nbsp;<\/strong>to find out more&nbsp;about the research being done courtesy of generous donations.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h5>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->","post_title":"Tegan\u2019s story","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"tegans-story","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2021-03-05 15:45:11","post_modified_gmt":"2021-03-05 05:45:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"http:\/\/lungfoundation.com.au\/?post_type=story&#038;p=12110","menu_order":0,"post_type":"story","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}]},{"acf_fc_layout":"featured_content","heading":"Information and support","copy":"Our Information and Support Centre team are here to assist you with your questions, provide general information and referral to support services. 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