The CHEST Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the American College of Chest Physicians, a 16,000-member, international medical specialty society. Always action-oriented, The CHEST Foundation blends specialty medicine, public health, and a commitment to serve those in need.

Partnering with ACCP members, their patients, and the public, The CHEST Foundation is able to offer prevention and education programs and resources in cardiopulmonary and critical care medicine. By forming strategic relationships with public and private sector organizations around the world, The CHEST Foundation can make an impact on world health one community at a time.

These important initiatives emanate from The CHEST Foundation's mission: "To provide resources to advance the prevention and treatment of diseases of the chest." The charitable endeavors of The CHEST Foundation demonstrate how ACCP staff, working together with volunteer leadership and strategic partners, can translate a vision into reality and promote healthier lives in the process.