The ARCF is a not-for-profit organization formed for the purpose of supporting research, education, and charitable activities. Specific activities of the Foundation include funding clinical and economic research, education recognition awards, educational activities, literary awards and scholarly publications. We are deeply committed to health promotion, disease prevention, and improving the quality of our environment. We seek to educate the public about respiratory health and assist in the training and continuing education of health care providers. In summary, the Foundation seeks to ensure a better, healthier future for all by promoting prevention, quality treatment, and management of respiratory diseases.