On October 11, 2025, the Alliance for Pulmonary Hypertension launched the inspiring “Wheels of Hope” campaign, following Czech cyclist and chef Lukáš Jakovec as he embarked on an extraordinary journey across Europe to raise awareness about organ donation and transplantation—all while cycling through some of Europe’s most challenging terrain. Key Numbers Route Highlights Starting from […]
On October 11, the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM), Council of Europe European Donation Day, the Alliance for Pulmonary Hypertension launched a campaign to to honour donors and their families, to celebrate life after transplant, and to call for greater awareness of the urgent need for organ donation. The six
Introduction: A Mission on Two Wheels On October 11, 2025—European Donation Day, organised yearly by the the Council of Europe—the Alliance for Pulmonary Hypertension launched “Wheels of Hope,” an extraordinary campaign that combines athletic endurance, culinary culture, and life-saving advocacy. Czech chef and athlete Lukáš Jakovec embarked on a 9-month cycling journey from Udine, Italy,
Maggy Surace is the President of the French Pulmonary Hypertension Association HTaPFrance and a double lung transplant recipient. She was among the 1,513 athletes from 50 different countries participating in the World Transplant Games in Dresden, Germany on August 17-24, 2025. Maggy trained for over 4 months for the swimming and athletics events. She left
The World Transplant Games are a remarkable international multisport event that brings together transplant recipients, living donors, donor families, supporters and friends to celebrate the Gift of Life and show the positive impact of organ donation. The games span seven days, featuring a program of both high-exertion and low-impact sports, with 2,500 participants, families, and
The World Transplant Games 2025, August 17-24 2025, Dresden, Germany Read Post »
Members and supporters of the Pulmonary Vascular Research Institute (PVRI) are taking on a global challenge to raise awareness for pulmonary hypertension (PH). So far, 24 participants have pledged a combined 3,901 km (2,438 miles) — enough to travel from Athens to Dublin, crossing 12 countries! Why Dublin? The virtual “arrival” in Dublin is particularly
Award-winning singer-songwriter Chloe Temtchine has released a new single “Heaven in the Darkest Place” featuring rapper Freeway. The song is inspired by Temtchine’s own near-death experience and life-saving double-lung transplant. Key collaborator: Freeway brings personal significance to the track – he received a kidney transplant in 2019. Broader purpose: The song serves as the official
Since its inception in 2012, World Pulmonary Hypertension Day (May 5th) has evolved into a powerful global movement uniting patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and advocates across continents. What began as a coordinated effort to raise awareness about this rare and serious condition has grown into an international platform for education, advocacy, and community building. World
In the Editor’s Note to “Mariposa” Hall Skaara, project manager at PHA Europe, highlights the organisation’s key 2024 achievements: Download the full issue of the magazine at this link on the PHA Europe website
The new campaign by PHA Europe “Without You There Would Be No Us” celebrates 25 years of progress in pulmonary hypertension care by honouring the contributions of health care providers, medical teams, researchers, associations, individuals, pharmaceutical companies. Through inspiring stories and gratitude, it aims to raise awareness, strengthen sponsor relationship, attract new partnerships, and highlight
Looking back on the year 2024, PHAWARE’s founder Steve Van Wormer reflects on an extraordinary year of milestones that exemplify the association’s dedication to raising awareness and fostering innovation for the pulmonary hypertension community. Among the notable achievements: the successful launch of a groundbreaking new app, the remarkable milestone of 500 episodes of the inspiring
The year 2024 has seen significant progress in the fight against pulmonary hypertension, marked by critical milestones across research, clinical care, advocacy, awareness, and patient engagement, with an unprecedented level of patient involvement in scientific discourse. As we head into 2025 with all that has been achieved we are well positioned in furthering our mission!
Stronger Together: Celebrating the Pulmonary Hypertension Community’s 2024 Milestones Read Post »
November the 1st marks the beginning of Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness month, an initiative of the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (PHA). This year’s theme, “Let Your Light Shine,” celebrates the dedication of the pulmonary hypertension community in raising awareness, advocating for improved care, and supporting those with pulmonary hypertension through advocacy, volunteering, fundraising, and education. The Pulmonary
World Pulmonary Hypertension Day (May 5) is increasingly becoming a pivotal global event for raising awareness about the condition and advocate for improved care, as highlighted by the impressive figures shared in the latest edition of PHA Europe’s magazine, Mariposa. Launched by the Asociación Nacional de Hipertensión Pulmonar ANHP in 2012, World PH Day is
The “Orgamites Mighty Education Programme” is a free global organ donation and health education programme for children aged 5-11. It uses educational resources, tools, toys, and tech to inspire and equip more students, teachers, and families everywhere to talk more about organ donation and how to take better care of our health. The Orgamites programme
Chloe Temtchine is an award-winning singer, songwriter, speaker, and the creator of “Super Brave,” an interview series that features both kids and adults who are living with a chronic illness. Her dedication to the cause includes “The Chloe Temtchine Foundation” (TCTF) which supports those living with pulmonary arterial hypertension and other serious conditions. Through TCTF,
Today, on May 5, World Pulmonary Hypertension Day, the Alliance for Pulmonary Hypertension celebrates one year since the launch of the Pulmonary Hypertension Knowledge Sharing Platform! For those of you who have not yet had a chance to visit it, the Pulmonary Hypertension Knowledge Sharing Platform is: The Pulmonary Hypertension Knowledge Sharing Platform is an
Celebrating one year from the Pulmonary Hypertension Knowledge Sharing Platform launch! Read Post »
World Pulmonary Hypertension Day symbolizes the solidarity and unity of the community in facing this condition’s challenges. The members of the Alliance for Pulmonary Hypertension celebrate this day by emphasising the importance of sharing knowledge and best practices to empower patients, engage the scientific community, and foster collaboration in pulmonary hypertension care. This is the
What does it feel like to carry out normal every day activities like ironing a shirt or sweeping the floor when you have pulmonary hypertension? The Asociación Nacional de Hipertensión Pulmonar ANHP will set up a booth on May 6, at the Hospital Universitario Puerta De Hierro Majadahonda, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., where visitors will be
The Pulmonary Hypertension Association‘s CEO Matt J. Granato shares the association’s plans to celebrate the 2024 World Pulmonary Hypertension Day and invites the global PH community to mark this longstanding and important awareness campaign around the theme of “unity”. Read more at this link on the PHA website
