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Our Story

Learn about the Angela Marotta Inho Foundation and why we are fighting for a cure.

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Who We Are

A small non-profit organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of lung cancer patients.

Our Mission

Fighting for all lung cancer warriors and raising awareness to advance knowledge about the number one cancer killer.

About us

Since December of 2017 our family has been personally affected by lung cancer. With a family history of heart disease, Angela took pride in focusing on her health and wellness- running a half marathon and working out everyday. She also was never a smoker. Her diagnosis was a surprise to everyone, especially because she was not screened for lung cancer, but instead was being proactive due to family history and went to a cardiologist to receive a cardiac calcium scoring. In addition, as many lung cancer patients experience, she had no symptoms or warning signs.

 

Due to the cancer being at such an advanced stage, Angela received treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA. Her 3-year battle consisted of simultaneous radiation and chemotherapy treatments to her lungs, stereotactic brain radiation, brain surgery, immunotherapy, and many other treatments- but not once did she waiver in strength, courage, and grace. She impressed every person she came across with her positive attitude and never took any of her days for granted. Those 3 years were surrounded by the most amazing village of family and friends, consisted of family vacations, Rhode Island beach trips, and snuggles with her beloved dog. 

 

Just as Angela and all other lung cancer patients fight like warriors, we will strive to do the same and help to advance treatments for this horrible disease.

Why the Angela Marotta Inho Foundation

As a small non-profit organization and a family that has personally been affected by lung cancer, it is our goal to advance research and care for all those impacted by this disease.

We are supporting lung cancer research by donating all proceeds directly to lung oncologist Mark Awad's research fund. 

We are working to reduce the stigma associated with lung cancer by raising awareness that anyone can be affected- smokers & nonsmokers.

We are building a strong community for lung cancer patients and their families.

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