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"Since 2001, the Australian Lung Foundation has
been working hard to raise awareness of, and provide research funding for lung cancer.

The Kylie Johnston Lung Cancer Network is an initiative
of The Australian Lung Foundation which raises money
to help empower people, touched by lung cancer, to live their lives to the fullest.  Kylie has done just that!”
- William Darbishire, CEO, The Australian Lung Foundation

A TRIBUTE TO KYLIE

On 9 th November 2007 – National Lung Cancer Awareness Day, Kylie Johnston, champion and founder of the Kylie Johnston Lung Cancer Network, passed away after her four and a half year fight to survive lung cancer. Family and loved ones surrounded her at the time of her death.

In mid 2006, Kylie and her husband Nick took part in a challenge to raise awareness and funding for lung cancer - this was a hot air balloon ride over the Simpson Desert . Kylie rose to the occasion and with all her heart and might, achieved success. Not only were awareness and funds raised, but Kylie, during this journey, became a great source of inspiration to a great many Australians.

Following are some words from other patients and carers whose lives, Kylie touched:

• “Kylie's memory will live on and more importantly through her enthusiasm and drive, others will be helped”
• “She was an inspiration for a lot of us dealing with or having dealt with lung cancer”
• “I received emails from Kylie offering so much support and assistance and this I will never forget”.

We were all privileged to know Kylie and to work with her to create this Network. She has left us with a wonderful legacy.

On behalf of The Australian Lung Foundation and the Kylie Johnston Lung Cancer Network, we offer Nick and the Schofer and Johnston families our sincere condolences.

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