For the prevention of youth smoking and vaping
By the Manitoba Lung Association
Who we are
Lungs R4 Life is a core program developed by the Manitoba Lung Association for the prevention and cessation of youth smoking and vaping. The curriculum content is developed primarily for students up to Grade 12.
The “Lungs are for Life!” program is the only smoking and vaping prevention program for elementary and middle school students and can be easily integrated into the health education curriculum. The program aims to give students information about nicotine to enable and empower them to make healthy and informed decisions about starting vaping or smoking.
The program successfully rolled out in the early fall of 2020 and saw immediate interest from Health Teachers across the province. Since then it has continued to evolve with the addition of new programs.
Let’s encourage our youth to recognize that “My Lungs Are For Life”!
Our Mission
As the recognized leader and primary resource in lung health, our mission is to enable all Manitobans to breathe with ease. Our main goal is to have a province free of lung disease.
Our Goals
The “Lungs are for Life!” program is the only smoking and vaping prevention program for elementary, middle school and high school students developed by the Lung Association of Manitoba Inc. The program aims to give students information about nicotine use to make healthy and informed decisions about vaping or smoking. The initial program rolled out in the early fall of 2020 and saw immediate interest from Health Teachers across the province.
Our Targets
Educators in elementary and primary schools up to Grade 12
Provincial health authorities
First Nations communities
Sports groups and associations
Youth Groups
Our Values
Our primary belief is that no one should have to struggle to breathe.
Integrity
We maintain the highest possible standards of ethics and professionalism in all that we do.
Transparency
We are open and accountable for our actions.
Respect
We respect our clients, volunteers, donors, and staff without discrimination and protect their privacy.
Innovation
Ongoing research and knowledge translation are essential to help us achieve our mission.
Excellence
Sports groups and associations
Empowerment
We equip Manitobans to take care of their lung health.
Teamwork
We value and actively pursue collaboration and cooperation with provincial and national staff, volunteers and other partners and stakeholders.
Manitoba Lung Association
As the recognized leader and primary resource in lung health, the mission of the Manitoba Lung Association is to enable all Manitobans to breathe with ease. For information on all our lung health programs including smoking and vaping; radon; fires; flu and COVID, and more.
Lung disease doesn’t play favourites. It affects men, women, children, smokers, non-smokers, and individuals who have never smoked. If lung disease is taking your breath, you do not have to deal with it alone. We are here to help.