The American Lung Association will soon celebrate the 30th Anniversary of its renowned Trek Across Maine. As we launch our trek, I want to thank the many communities in Maine for being welcoming and cordial hosts to the more than 3,000 cyclists, volunteers and staff who descend on our roads each Father’s Day weekend to enjoy world class cycling while raising money to find better treatments and cures for all lung diseases. I’d also like to remind members of the community to please be on the lookout for cyclists and volunteers as you share the road with them this Father’s Day weekend.

Without the support of each and every community along the Trek route, our event would not be the success that it is today. Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer of both men and women in the U.S., and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is the third leading cause of death. That makes the Lung Association’s fight for healthy lungs and healthy air more important than ever.

Because of the generous spirit of Mainers, the Trek Across Maine has become the Lung Association’s largest and most successful fundraising event in the nation. If the Trek Across Maine meets its $2 million fundraising goal this year, the Trek’s 30-year contribution to the Lung Association will reach $22.5 million.

The Trek Across Maine is an event that makes all Mainers proud. Thank you for your ongoing support of our event and for your efforts to keep our cyclists safe as they embark upon this incredible three- day journey to promote lung health.

Trish Riley, Leadership

Board Member

American Lung

Association in Maine

Brunswick