Once again we were thrilled by the efforts of our fantastic network of patients, health professionals, patient support groups and pulmonary rehabilitation programs who collectively held more than 90 events around the nation for World COPD Day in 2009.

The Catch Your Breath... Walk for COPD has become a regular feature and we are delighted that the groups have taken the lead in organising these events - some for the first time in 2009.

Groups made the most of their local settings, with activities taking place on beaches, in parks, local gardens, shopping centres, pharmacies, hospitals and service clubs and included, not only walks and information displays, but ten-pin bowling, a "treadmill-athon", lung function testing and Tai Chi. The national tally for the walk currently sits at 2,518km, which is a fantastic achievement.  In 2009, for the first time, we offered the groups the opportunity to participate in fundraising activities and a total of $1,219 was raised.  The Australian Lung Foundation thanks everyone involved in World COPD Day 2009 for your continuing enthusiasm.

Photo Gallery

To see the range of event photos please use the links below to browse photos by State.