Annual Report, SaskatcheWIN 50/50, Bursary & More!

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As summer settles across Saskatchewan, many of us are looking forward to spending more time outdoors, connecting with family and friends, and simply just enjoying the season. It’s also a good reminder of something we don’t always think about: how much our ability to breathe well shapes those everyday moments.

Lung Saskatchewan continues working every day to help people breathe easier through education, advocacy, and research. Through our programs and resources, we provide trusted information and support to people across Saskatchewan. The commitment of our partners and supporters like you makes this important work possible.

We're pleased to share our 2025 Annual Report, highlighting the impact we've made together over the past year. We invite you to explore the report and see how your support is making a difference for individuals, families, and communities across Saskatchewan.

The SaskatcheWIN 50/50 is back for the summer! Beyond the growing jackpot and the excitement it brings, it plays an important role in the work we do. As part of our 115-year celebration, we've introduced a commemorative 1,115-ticket Anniversary Package. It's a special way to celebrate our history while helping shape the future of lung health in Saskatchewan.

Do you know a student pursuing a career in lung health? Applications are now open for the Jim and Marjorie Burnett Bursary, helping support the next generation of healthcare professionals who will shape the future of lung health in Saskatchewan.

Save the date! We're excited to once again bring our community together for the 2026 Fall Impact Luncheon presented by Careica Health. This annual event celebrates the people, organizations, and partners advancing lung health across Saskatchewan. Nominations are open. Nominate a lung health champion in your community who deserve to be recognized.

Thank you for your continued support. I hope you enjoy this edition of our newsletter, and that you have the opportunity to appreciate all that summer has to offer and the simple moments that remind us why lung health matters.

Erin Kuan
President & CEO

SASKATCHEWIN 50/50

Summer Starts Here.

What would you do with up to $1.5 million?

Maybe you'd buy that cabin you've always dreamed about. Take the trip of a lifetime. Help your children or grandchildren. Or simply enjoy the peace of knowing your future is a little more secure.

However you imagine it, every ticket purchased in the SaskatcheWIN 50/50 does more than offer the chance to win, it helps Lung Saskatchewan continue supporting people across the province through education, advocacy, research, and patient support programs.

Your next great summer story could start with a single ticket.

GET YOUR TICKET TO WIN

FALL IMPACT LUNCHEON

Save the Date

Friday, October 30, 2026 | Prairieland Park, Saskatoon

2026 Fall Impact Luncheon presented by Careica Health
Honouring champions of lung health in Saskatchewan!

Save the date! Join us for an inspiring afternoon as we recognize the individuals and organizations making a meaningful impact on lung health across the province. The Fall Impact Luncheon features a keynote speaker, award presentations, and opportunities to celebrate the people and partnerships helping advance lung health in Saskatchewan.

This annual gathering brings together staff, board members, lung ambassadors, healthcare professionals, corporate partners, and family and friends of award recipients, who share a commitment to advancing lung health.

NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN

Know someone making an impact in lung health? Nominate them for an Impact Award at the Fall Impact Luncheon.

More event details, including ticket information, will be announced in the coming months. Stay tuned!

Careica Health is proud to be the Presenting Sponsor of the 2026 Lung Saskatchewan Fall Impact Luncheon.

Careica Health shares Lung Saskatchewan’s commitment to helping Canadians breathe easier through innovation, compassion, and care. From oxygen therapy to sleep apnea treatment, our mission is to support better breathing and better sleep for healthier lives. Together, we’re building stronger communities and empowering individuals to live their best lives.

Interested in Sponsoring?
We have sponsorship opportunities available for the 2026 Fall Impact Luncheon. Partner with us to celebrate Saskatchewan's lung health champions.

JIM & MARJORIE BURNETT BURSARY

Investing in the Future of Lung Health

Lung Saskatchewan is pleased to open applications for the Jim and Marjorie Burnett Bursary, created in honour of two longtime volunteers whose dedication helped advance lung health in Saskatchewan and beyond. Their legacy continues by supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals committed to improving lung health.

The bursary provides financial support to full-time post-secondary students pursuing a lung health-related program of study, including respiratory therapy, nursing, physiotherapy, medicine, and public health policy. Eligible students can apply for up to $1,000 in support for the upcoming academic year.

Applications are open until September 30, 2026. Recipients will be announced and recognized at the 2026 Fall Impact Luncheon presented by Careica Health, where we celebrate the people and organizations making a meaningful difference in lung health across Saskatchewan.

LEARN MORE & APPLY

INSPIRING STORIES

Darcy's Lung Transplant Story

"One day I carried my laundry down to the laundry room in my building. When I came back upstairs, I was bent over at my apartment door trying to catch my breath. It was only one flight of stairs. I remember thinking, What’s going on here? My doctor sent me for an X-ray. Not long after that, I heard something I never expected. I had idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a disease that scars the lungs. And I was told I would need a double lung transplant.

I made the difficult decision to take my name off the transplant list for three months. I needed to keep working long enough to save money so I could afford to stop working during surgery and recovery."

Lung Saskatchewan is partnering with Alberta Lung to create Breathing Space in Edmonton, a welcoming home away from home where transplant patients and their families can stay while receiving care.

READ DARCY'S STORY

NEWS

2025 Annual Report

We’re pleased to share the 2025 Lung Saskatchewan Annual Report! This report highlights the impact of our work across Saskatchewan and the continued efforts to improve lung health through education, advocacy, research, and community programs.

Thank you to our supporters, partners, volunteers, and everyone who continues to be part of our journey toward better lung health.

ANNUAL REPORT

Lung Saskatchewan Staff Featured in STS Outreach Summer 2026 Edition

Lung Saskatchewan is proud to celebrate two members of our team, Jaimie Peters and Jill Hubick, who were recently featured in print in the Superannuated Teachers of Saskatchewan Outreach Summer 2026 edition.

As registered nurses and Certified Respiratory Educators, Jaimie and Jill play an important role in supporting people across Saskatchewan with trusted, practical lung health information.

Breathe Strong Raffle Winners Announced

This year’s raffle was a tremendous success, with the 50/50 jackpot reaching an impressive $200,810.

The draws were conducted with the assistance of Jon Piett and Jack Andrew from Modern Mattress, one of the raffle’s valued prize sponsors, and Ashlyn George from The Lost Girl’s Guide to Finding the World, a raffle partner who helped showcase the incredible prize experiences available this year.

Research: Roots & Resilience: Métis Youth-Centered Vaping Cessation Strategy

Youth vaping is a growing concern for lung health in Saskatchewan. While more young people are experiencing nicotine addiction through vaping, there is currently no widely accepted or implemented vaping cessation strategy in the province.

Hayley Pelletier, a PhD Fellow at the University of Saskatchewan, will work with Lung Saskatchewan to develop an evidence-based vaping cessation strategy to help reduce youth vaping rates among Indigenous youth in Saskatchewan.

Applications Open
2026-2027 SHRF Solutions Program Competition Now Open!

Lung Saskatchewan is proud to once again partner with the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF) to support innovative, Saskatchewan-based lung health research through the 2026-2027 SHRF Solutions Program.

Through this year’s competition, $200,000 is available for Lung Health research in partnership with Lung Saskatchewan.

Future Leaders Take on Youth Vaping at the Saskatchewan Legislature

Lung Saskatchewan was pleased to attend and support the Student Legislative Experience held on June 9 at the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly. The event brought students together to learn about the legislative process while exploring a timely and important public health issue: youth vaping.

Lung Saskatchewan was proud to be present as an advocate for lung health, youth prevention, and evidence-informed action to reduce the harms of vaping and nicotine use.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

The Caring Breaths Financial Assistance Programs are designed to support those in need of financial assistance on their lung health journey.

The programs can support Saskatchewan residents who are:

On a lung transplant journey (including primary caregivers)
On a lung cancer journey (including primary caregivers)
In need of radon mitigation for their primary residence and can show financial need

Lung Transplant Financial Assistance

Provides essential support for lung transplant recipients and their caregivers, including medical-related expenses, travel, and accommodations.

Lung Cancer & Radon Mitigation Financial Assistance

Provides support for people on a lung cancer journey (including their primary caregivers) and helps eligible Saskatchewan residents with the cost of radon mitigation when financial need is demonstrated. This support is made possible through Luana’s Legacy Fund.

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