Donor Base Strengthens as Pandemic Wanes

The year was one of rebuilding, as we resumed in-person fundraising events for the first time since 2020. We had to balance concern for our sometimesvulnerable event attendees amid lessrestrictive pandemic guidelines.

We held 14 O₂breathe walks and community fundraising events, with more than $277,000 in contributions— a 38% increase from 2021. The event that raised the most money was the February 2022 Tampa O₂breathe Walk, which raised nearly $25,000.

For our Sustainers Circle, 2022 also was a year of growth. The Sustainers Circle consists of donors who support PHA through regularly monthly gifts. Part of that growth can be attributed to a GivingTuesday match by PHA Development Committee member Mike Lentz, who inspired donors to sign up for new recurring gifts or increase their existing monthly donations. Sustainers Circle donors provide consistent and reliable funding to support PHA’s important work. Their contributions raised more than $50,000 in 2022.

The passion and generosity of the PHA community through events, on GivingTuesday, and year round helps us get closer to realizing our goal of a world without pulmonary hypertension, empowered by hope.