People who need a life-saving lung transplants often choose death over the financial ruin that commonly comes with the procedure. 

The University of Alberta’s transplant program is the most comprehensive and largest serving program in Canada, which means people travel from across the country for their lung transplant. If patients and their families don't live in close proximity to the hospital they must leave their  homes and jobs to live near the hospital for a minimum of four months, up to one year - causing extreme financial distress.

Breathing Space will remove the huge barrier that prevents so many from getting the life saving surgery that they so desperately need. Many people cannot afford the accommodation expenses associated with living near the hospital post transplant. As Canada’s first lung health and recovery house, Breathing Space will provide a sanctuary for lung transplant patients and their families, providing them with a warm and welcoming shelter to regain their strength and vitality post transplant. It will create a refuge for those who might otherwise not be able to afford the transplant process.

With your help Breathing Space will become a home away from home for people who would otherwise be forced to sacrifice their family's financial wellbeing on the out-of-pocket living costs associated with lung transplant, or lose their battle with lung disease.