Stiftung Starke Lunge
About the funder
The Starke Lunge Foundation is a non-profit organization founded by Frank and Julia Fischer, dedicated to supporting children with rare lung diseases. It promotes research, science, and medical care in the field of rare pediatric lung diseases such as bronchiolitis obliterans, builds networks for physicians and affected individuals, and provides informational materials for families. The goal is to gain new insights into the prevalence, causes, and treatment options through studies and international workshops, thereby sustainably improving the quality of life and life expectancy of affected children.
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Mission & Vision
The Starke Lunge Foundation is dedicated to ensuring the best possible medical care and research for children with rare lung diseases. By promoting basic and clinical research, facilitating international exchange, and providing targeted information, it supports families and medical professionals in early diagnosis of diseases and the development of innovative therapeutic concepts.
Target groups
The programs of the Starke Lunge Foundation are primarily aimed at affected children and adolescents with rare lung diseases, as well as their families. In addition, the target group includes medical professionals and research institutions involved in the diagnosis, therapy, and basic research of these diseases. The foundation promotes exchange between parents, patient representatives, and experts to develop joint solutions.