Education: Providing Information, Support and Resources to People Living with Asthma Across Canada

This year, people in Canada with asthma depended on us more than ever for credible information, guidance, and support. Thanks to your contributions, our educational programs grew significantly: 

• 450+ Asthma & Allergy HelpLine queries answered – giving people living with asthma direct access to one-on-one support from a Certified Respiratory Educator, helping them get personalized guidance when they need it most.

• 20,000+ Asthma Support Packs downloaded – offering trusted, easy-to-understand information on everything from asthma control to wildfire preparedness, helping people manage their asthma confidently with the resources they need. 

• 10,000+ new community email subscribers welcomed – ensuring more people in Canada with asthma receive timely updates on Asthma Canada’s latest resources, tools, and developments, along with important information from our partners. 

• 2,500+ webinar registrations – providing free access to industry experts, healthcare professionals, and researchers who share valuable insights on a wide range of asthma-related topics. 

• 13,000+ Asthma Self-Check completions – helping people recognize the signs of uncontrolled asthma and empowering them to take steps toward better asthma management. 

• 400,000+ visits to asthma.ca – connecting more people with asthma to reliable information, tools, and support resources that help them manage their asthma and stay informed about emerging issues. 

• 9,500+ airings of our public service announcement (PSA) across Canadian TV channels – helping the public to recognise and understand the signs of uncontrolled asthma.

• 1 million+ views on our YouTube channel – increasing awareness and providing easy access to educational videos, expert interviews, and helpful guidance for people living with asthma. 

• 4 million+ people reached on social media – sharing relevant, accessible information on key topics that matter to the asthma community, helping keep millions informed and supported year-round.

Behind these numbers  are real people—parents seeking help for a child, adults looking for better asthma control, and families searching for answers. Your support ensures that they never have to navigate asthma alone. 

Research: Striving Towards a Future Without Asthma 

Our mission is a future without asthma and we believe research is key to getting there. In 2025, your generosity helped us continue funding some of the brightest minds in Canada. 

• Over $225,000 awarded to asthma research – investing directly in Canadian-led research that reflects regional needs and diverse patient experiences.

• 6 researchers supported across Canada (Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec) – enabling early and mid-career investigators to pursue innovative, high-impact asthma research.

• 4 Canadian and international research studies published/co-authored – contributing to the global body of evidence that informs better asthma prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

These researchers are advancing our understanding of asthma, driving innovation in treatments, and giving hope to millions. Your commitment fuels discoveries that bring us closer to a future without asthma. 

Advocacy: Amplifying the Voices of People Living with Asthma

This year, with your support, we helped people across Canada share their experiences and drive meaningful change in asthma care and policy.

• 50+ policymakers and government officials engaged – advancing advocacy priorities focused on improved asthma care, including access to Certified Respiratory Educators in primary care and essential treatment options. 

• Queen’s Park Lobby Day delivered – bringing people living with asthma face-to-face with policymakers to share lived experiences and influence health policy decisions.

• Leadership of the Lung Vaccination Working Group – uniting lung health organizations to improve education, awareness, and uptake of immunization against vaccine-preventable illnesses such as influenza, pneumococcal disease, RSV, and COVID-19. 

• Active participation in federal advocacy coalitions – working with partners such as the National Lung Health Alliance and the Health Charities Coalition of Canada to push for greater investment in health research, improved indoor air quality policies, and a national lung health strategy for Canada.

At the heart of these efforts are real people—families, adults, and children with asthma—whose experiences guide our advocacy and help shape better care.