Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation CEO to Lead Community Walk Toward a Cure

Bill Schmidt, President and CEO of the Chicago-based Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation will greet and walk with the New England Gills for PFF, a team of local champions led by Laurie Chandler of New Castle and John Massaua of Stratham, who have both been impacted by pulmonary fibrosis. More than 250,000 Americans are living with PF, a debilitating disease that causes progressive scarring in the lungs. The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation is dedicated to accelerating the development of new treatments and providing education and support for those affected by the disease.

After a welcome from the organizers, the New England Gills for PFF will walk on Saturday September 24th at 10am, rain or shine, along the seaside green space and beach of New Castle's Great Island Common.

The Gills' team is currently ranked as the top fundraising team for the PFF Walk 2022. The Gills' have raised $38,941 toward their goal of $41,300. Donations can be made at bit.ly/NEGills4PFF.

About the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation: The mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation is to accelerate the development of new treatments and ultimately a cure for pulmonary fibrosis. Until this goal is achieved, the PFF is committed to advancing improved care of patients with PF and providing unequaled support and education resources for patients, caregivers, family members, and health care providers. The PFF has a three-star rating from Charity Navigator and is an accredited charity by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) Wise Giving Alliance. The Foundation has met all of the requirements of the National Health Council Standards of Excellence Certification Program® and has earned the Guidestar Platinum Seal of Transparency. For more information, visit pulmonaryfibrosis.org or call 844.TalkPFF (844.825.5733).