MARCH 10-16 2025 is

ARDS SURVIVOR WEEK 2025

IN HONOR OF ALL THOSE AFFECTED BY ARDS

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ARDS affects

200,000 americans
each year

*40% mortality rate

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What is ARDS?

ARDS is a Critical Lung Condition affecting almost 200,000 Americans each year. It causes severe lung inflammation. This results in significant breathing difficulties, often requiring ventilators for support. Despite advanced treatments, ARDS has a high mortality rate of around 40%

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ARDS Alliance
welcomes Maria's Miracles!

We’re excited to announce that Maria’s Miracles is merging with ARDS Alliance! Dedicated to improving critical care outcomes, Maria’s Miracles brings a special focus on ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation)—a life-saving therapy for many ARDS patients. We warmly welcome Maria and her incredible team as we unite our efforts to support patients, families, and the medical community. Together, we’re stronger.

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Who we are

We are a network of patient-advocates, scientists, disease experts, and drug developers who have joined together to leverage our collective knowledge and resources to educate, influence policy makers and accelerate research to transform our understanding of ARDS.

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What we do

Patient Engagement

We host weekly support groups with the patient community.

We are working towards a comprehensive patient registry to improve research and clinical trial participation

Education

We host and participate in educational webinars on topics affected the ARDS Community.

We are working to expand reach of education and support through creation of educational materials.

Policy Advocacy

We lend patient voices to policy issues impacting the diagnosis and treatment of ARDS

Health Equity

We have established a grant program that provides small grants to ARDS survivors to reduce financial burden post-ARDS.

We collaborate and extend partnerships with other nonprofits, academic institutes and industry to advance ARDS treatments and care.


ARDS CHAT

A virtual support
community designed
for the many people
affected by ARDS.

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Testimonials

"The ARDS alliance is welcoming and has helped me along with a lot of other people by creating weekly zoom calls where people can connect with others who have been impacted by ARDS. I have found it beyond helpful to connect with others and not feel so alone”
Penny, ARDS Survivor
ARDS Survivor
The ARDS Alliance has given us a community of people who have a shared experience with ARDS. It has given us the opportunity to share our story with the hope of educating and spreading awareness.
Jamie Bressler
Caregiver
When you first get out of hospital care for ARDS you search for an understanding of what just happened. Shortly after discharge from the hospital I met Paula and she invited me to join a weekly ARDS conversation that she moderated online. It was there that I became part of a ARDS community and knew I wasn’t alone in this journey.
Darrell Raikes
ARDS Survivor/Caregiver

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