2007 San Diego Friends of the LAM Foundation "Breath of Hope" Wine Dinner

About LAM

Lymphangioleiomyomatosis, called LAM, is a rare, progressive and terminal disease that affects women of all races in the prime of their lives. LAM is characterized by the insidious growth of nonmalignant smooth muscle cells that infiltrate all lung structures, including the airways, blood vessels and lymph channels. Symptoms of LAM include shortness of breath, cough, chest pain, lung collapse and benign kidney tumors. As lung function worsens, LAM patients require oxygen therapy. Lung transplantation is often considered as a last resort. There is no cure and no effective treatments at this time. LAM often goes misdiagnosed for many years. It is estimated that up to 250,000 women worldwide may have LAM.

With rare diseases like LAM, it falls upon those who are affected by the disease to raise funds and awareness in their communities. We believe the work of the LAM Foundation will provide a future of hope for women with LAM.

Further information can be found at www.thelamfoundation.org