During 2018, the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA) will host twenty O₂ breathe™ (pronounced: oh-to-breathe) fundraising events nationally. PHA works closely with local volunteers, PHA Support Group Leaders, Pulmonary Hypertension Care Centers (PHCCs) and PH treatment centers to host these signature events which include walks, runs, a golf tournament and more! O₂ breathe™ events provide the local PH community an extraordinary opportunity to raise funds to continue to support PHA’s programs and services. By raising awareness through fundraising for PHA, together we increase the opportunities for those living with PH to be diagnosed early and accurately, treated properly and receive support from PHA.

Participants of O₂ breathe™ events raise money by securing sponsorships through local businesses and by asking their friends and family to donate. For most of the O₂ breathe™ events, participants can choose to create or join a team or register as an individual, then create a fundraising page to share via email or on social media. Through O₂ breathe™ events, they can raise funds to support PHA’s mission, which is to extend and improve the lives of those affected by PH. During each event, awards are given for the top fundraising walker and the top fundraising team.

O₂ breathe™ events are also supported through our national sponsors. Each of the sponsors provide a contribution to PHA and attend the events to provide information and support to the PH community. Local businesses, including PHCCs and other hospitals, also provide sponsorship through donations and event support. Without the generosity of our sponsors, we would not be able to provide the breadth and depth of information and services that PHA is able to offer. Our national 2018 O₂ breathe™ sponsors are:

Platinum
Actelion Pharmaceuticals

Gold
Bayer
Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Silver
CVS Specialty
United Therapeutics Corporation