American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative at Berkeley
Pre-Health·Community Service/Nonprofit·Political Advocacy Groups·Research
ALCSI is an all-volunteer nonprofit where students raise awareness about lung cancer screening for high-risk individuals. Members organize community outreach events at health fairs, farmers' markets, and religious spaces, run advocacy workshops, pursue legislative work, and conduct grassroots campaigns like the Plus One Campaign. As part of a nationwide network of 150+ chapters, Berkeley members gain hands-on public health advocacy and leadership experience while working alongside physicians and researchers.
700
Total organization members (students and doctors, all chapters)
150+
Total chapters (high school and college)
1,000+
Total national network size (students, physicians, community members)
1,500+
Community awareness events organized
70,000+
People taught about lung cancer screening
43
Lung Cancer 5K Walks organized (2024)
Events They Host
Lung Cancer 5K Walks (Breathe Deep Walks)
Annual 5K walks held during Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November, organized in partnership with LUNGevity. ALCSI hosted 43 walks in 2024 and nearly 60 in 2025 across chapters nationwide.
Stronger Together Health Fairs
Community health fairs bringing lung cancer screening resources and education directly to local communities, sponsored by Genentech.
Lung Cancer Innovation Challenge
A challenge focused on advancing new ideas in lung cancer research and awareness, sponsored by AstraZeneca and Eli Lilly.
Annual ALCSI Lung Cancer Summit
3-day national summit bringing together students, physicians, patients, and researchers. The 2026 summit is scheduled for July 10-12 in Boston, MA. Includes guest lectures, a patient panel, clinical teaching sessions, and leadership workshops. Zoom option available.
Member Experiences
Dusty's CatSkan Van Journey Collaboration
ALCSI chapters joined lung cancer survivor Dusty Donaldson on her 12,000+ mile, 45-stop cross-country journey honoring her 20 years with a lung cancer diagnosis, hosting joint outreach stops along the route.