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Engagement · Support · Education
What Is Breath Matters?
Breath Matters is a lung disease support group serving the Central Virginia and Richmond community.
Since 2005, the Breath Matters Lung Disease Support Group has been meeting and presenting speakers to the community of those living with lung disease in the Central Virginia/Richmond area.
Education, encouragement and community
Our speakers present expertise, news, information, and dialogue about various lung diseases and how best to manage them. Our goal is to engage those diagnosed with lung diseases with the best available information, to provide support, and be a resource in the shifting world of pulmonary and respiratory affliction.
Monthly meetings
We meet each month. There is no cost to attend. Any person with a lung condition, their family, or friends are also encouraged to attend.
Speakers and conversation
Refreshments are always provided, and questions and answers always accompany our presentations.
Breath Matters is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
History of Breath Matters
After meeting for many years as a lung support group, our founders William “Russell” Glover, Don Bane, and David Sanders established Breath Matters in order to give back to those who were living with chronic lung conditions locally. They believed that community, education, and advocacy could be done locally for those in the Central Virginia area.
With the support of many physicians in the area and funded by generous donations from those passionate about assisting people diagnosed with lung conditions, as well as good “old-fashioned” hard work, Breath Matters was founded.
In Memoriam: William “Russell” Glover
William “Russell” Glover was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and subsequently was a lung transplant recipient, who dedicated his life post-diagnosis to helping those with lung conditions receive support and education on their diagnosis.
Last page update: October 21, 2026