Dear Larry,

The Temple Lung Center is one of the nation’s premier lung-disease centers thanks in part to supporters like you.  

We’re committed to creating a better outcome for every patient and discovering unique, advanced treatment options through leading-edge research. Your support plays a critical role in our efforts to help our patients breathe easier.

We can create breakthroughs in the care and treatment of lung disease together when you join us with a donation today.

For patients like Steve, your support is especially critical. Steve was diagnosed with a genetic condition that left him struggling to breathe and requiring supplemental oxygen. Many people with Steve’s disorder need a lung transplant to survive.

At the Temple Lung Center, we can explore every avenue of care thanks to supporters like you. Pulmonologist Matthew Gordon, MD recommended a procedure to implant small valves in Steve’s lungs, blocking the diseased tissue and letting healthy regions of the lung expand.

We implanted two valves in the middle lobe of Steve’s lung and soon after, he was breathing on his own without supplemental oxygen. Now, he can walk his dog, take the stairs, and even mow his lawn.  

Steve’s quality of life has changed dramatically—and it’s just one example of how supporters like you help us offer the most innovative care. Join us with your donation today to support leading-edge pulmonary care for our patients.

Thank you for helping people like Steve fully enjoy life again. We were able to be there for him because supporters like you are there for us.

Sincerely,

Gerard J. Criner, MD, FACP, FACCP

Chair and Professor, Thoracic Medicine and Surgery

Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Director, Temple Lung Center

P.S. Today, Steve is able to do more of the things he loves—thanks to supporters like you. Make a gift to the Temple Lung Center today and help our patients breathe easier.