Volunteers are the base of the COPD awareness movement, and without the hard work of the hundreds and thousands of volunteers, all that’s been accomplished to this day wouldn’t have been possible. That’s why it’s vital that all individuals affected by COPD take some part in volunteer work.
Become an Associate for the Information Line
All of the Associates for the C.O.P.D. Information Line have experience in either living with COPD or caring for an individual with COPD. If you find yourself in either one of these categories, call the C.O.P.D. Information Line at 1-866-316-COPD. (Read more about the C.O.P.D. Information Line to see if an Asssociate position is for you.)
Enroll in the Registry
Taking the time to volunteer in clinical trials and research studies is vital for advances in therapies. It is because of individuals with COPD who volunteered in the past that science has been able to develop the therapies available today. And with the help of volunteers now, individuals with COPD can have improved qualities of life, and research will move closer to finding a cure for COPD.
If you’re an individual with COPD, read about the COPD Research Registry and how you can enroll to participate in the COPDGene Study and future research studies.