A Swimming Success: ‘The New England Gills for PFF’ Build Comradery and Raise Crucial Funds

The New England Gills for PFF may be one of the newest additions to the growing National Walk Day program, but its leaders, Laurie Chandler and John Massaua, are no strangers to the pulmonary fibrosis community.

Chandler received a lung transplant in 2014 due to PF and currently serves as the PFF’s Vice-Chair and Treasurer on the dynamic Board of Directors. Massaua has been living with PF since 2017 and serves on the PFF Finance Committee.

The “Gills” have undoubtedly proven that they’re swimming in the big pond — all together, the team raised an astounding $56,000 for the PF community! Their achievement represents more than 127% of their original goal.

The team’s walk was held on September 24 along the byways of the majestic Great Island Common, comprised of 32 acres of seaside green space and beach in New Castle, NH.

The team was formed as way to not only participate in National Walk Day, but to bring the New England area together to build comradery and raise awareness among the local pulmonary fibrosis community. To learn more about The New England Gills for PFF or to join their team, please visit bit.ly/NEGills4PFF