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WalkinginLovefor Karen & John Cowley

Every step carries their spirit. Every dollar brings us closer to a cure.

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Our Story

Karen Molesphini Cowley

Karen Molesphini Cowley

1956 — 2022

Forever in Our Hearts

Karen was a beacon of light whose warmth touched everyone she met. When she was taken from us by interstitial lung disease in March 2022, we turned our grief into purpose. Karen's Kindness was born — a promise that her legacy of love would fuel the fight against lung disease.

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John Cowley

A Father's Love Lives On

John Cowley was the foundation of his family — strong, loving, and unwavering. His passing leaves an immeasurable void, but his spirit marches alongside us with every step. We now walk for both Karen and John, carrying their love forward as we fight for a future free of lung disease.

Forever Remembered

Their love taught us to never give up. Their memory inspires us to keep walking.

— The Cowley Family
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In loving memory of Karen Molesphini Cowley & John Cowley

Forever walking beside us

The Walk

Every year, #TeamKarensKindness walks together in the LUNG FORCE Walk NYC to honor Karen and John and fight for a world free of lung disease.

Since April 2022

Founded shortly after Karen's passing

LUNG FORCE Walk NYC

American Lung Association annual event

$15,000+ Goal

Our annual fundraising target

For Karen & John

Walking in their honor every step

Meet the Team

Kristen Cowley

Kristen Cowley

Team Captain

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Nina Sclafani

Nina Sclafani

Team Member

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Walk With Us

Whether in person or in spirit, you can join #TeamKarensKindness and help us fight lung disease together.

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Our Impact

Together, we're making a difference in the fight against lung disease

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Raised by #TeamKarensKindness

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Years of Walking Together

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Raised by LUNG FORCE since 2014

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Increase in Lung Cancer Survival

50+ new treatments developed since 2016

Your support makes breakthroughs possible

Team Progress$35,000+ raised

Every dollar funds research, education, and early detection

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In loving memory of Karen Molesphini Cowley & John Cowley

Forever walking beside us