Breathe Deep Kankakee

The Kankakee Area Jaycees is teaming up with Lungevity to change the outcome for people with lung cancer through research, education, and support. On June 22, 2019, we’ll be hosting a 5k run/walk to raise funds for this cause.

Our very own Diane Spry is battling lung cancer. Diagnosed with stage three non-small cell adenocarcinoma lung cancer in 2014 at the age of 30; the type of lung cancer she has is driven by a mutation in the cells and is considered rare. She’s undergone treatments that last almost 5 years including chemotherapy, radiation, surgery, targeted therapy and two clinical trials. Diane currently takes a pill every day and gets a CT scan every 10 weeks. She’s committed to lung cancer awareness in young adults and often is heard saying “anyone with lungs can get lung cancer”.