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I’m running for Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis because my Dad no longer can

Join hundreds of people around the UK to raise much needed funds to help more people affected by pulmonary fibrosis - and have fun whilst doing it!

Climbing high or sky diving, biking or hiking, baking a cake, swimming a lake: there are endless ways you can get involved in or organise events to support Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis.  

Sign up now and we will support you all the way.

Featured fundraisers

Sam

Regular fundraiser, 13 year-old Sam, raised £68 for APF following a 12-hour gaming live stream

Janis and Buddy

Taking on a virtual fundraising walk from Land's End to John O'Groats - 1083 miles. Almost there!

Wythenshawe Rugby Club

working together with APF to raise funds and awareness

Collette

Masks made and sold by Collette Dobbin from Northern Ireland raised a whopping £1750 for APF!

December Dash

The Brierley family from Greater Manchester raised over £1,200, dashing around indoors and outside!

December Dash

Shaun looking great as he completes the December Dash in memory of his mum

Jonah, Luke and Isla-Jean

Selling apples outside their house and raising £80 in memory of Grandpa Eddie

Hayley

Completed the World's Toughest Mudder - Lockdown Edition! 6 x 5 mile laps and 6 x obstacles to raise funds for APF

Ruby

Ran 5k in memory of her mum who 'not once did she let this cruel condition defeat her strength or zest for life'.

Crocheted Rainbows

Lauren Clarke raised £300 for APF in memory of her Grandad

Victoria Gets the Chop

Shaving off her lovely long hair in exchange for donations totalling £430

Personal Stories

Ruby and Subita

Ruby is a volunteer for APF and passionate about helping others. "Anything I can do to help anyone with PF or affected by it, comes from the core values that mum installed in me and wanting to have a legacy in mum"

Antony

Antony (pictured with his partner Allison) was diagnosed with IPF in his 50s in 2015. He is a self-employed computer engineer, fixing people’s computers in their homes.

Tony and Sue

‍Many people care for loved ones with pulmonary fibrosis. Tony, in his fifties, gave up work and now cares for his wife Sue who has IPF. Sue is on anti-fibrotic drugs and currently being assessed for transplant. Tony reflects on his experiences.

Catherine

Catherine Traynor's mum was diagnosed with PF in April 2019, having previously been incorrectly diagnosed with sarcoidosis the previous year. Sadly, her condition deteriorated rapidly and she passed away just before Christmas the same year.

Charlie

In October 2018 Charlie was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. After the initial shock, he and his family have set about raising awareness and much needed funds for Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Ron and Myles

Friends Myles Greensmith and Ron Fish are keen advocates of exercise and pulmonary rehabilitation. After meeting at the Papworth Support Group some five years ago, they quickly established they were both interested in playing golf to stay active.

Sylvia

Living with IPF has affected Sylvia’s mental wellbeing, particularly during lockdown. In her own words, she discusses how the support of her family, getting outside and pulmonary rehab has been a turning point for her and how she makes every day coun