Join our Breath Beyond Borders fundraising challenge this November!
17 July 2025
This PH Awareness Month, we’re inviting you to join the global PVRI community for our very first Breath Beyond Borders challenge. Throughout November, PVRI members and friends around the world will be taking on personal challenges — walking, running, cycling, speed skating, or even playing the piano — to shine a light on PH research and innovation, and raise funds for PVRI along the way.
A huge thank you to everyone already signed up. Together we are travelling nearly 3,790km – the distance from Athens to Dublin through 12 countries (Greece, North Macedonia, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, Austria, Germany, Belgium, France, England, Wales, Ireland). We will virtually end in Dublin, where we will be hosting PVRI 2026. Every step, pedal, note, or stroke will be part of a collective movement, raising awareness and funds for PH research. And yes — our challenge has a soundtrack! The incredible Paul Hassoun will be performing a special piano session to keep us inspired every step of the way.
This challenge is open to everyone, and we would love you to take part!
We want as many friends and family across the world to take part. So far, our combined efforts will take us over 2,394 miles (3,831 km) — further than the journey from Athens to Dublin, passing virtually through 12 countries: Greece, North Macedonia, Croatia, Slovenia, Austria, Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium, France, swimming across the Channel to England, through Wales and into Ireland (our virtual destination). If you’d like to join us, simply let us know your chosen activity and distance goal, and get training for November.
With your help, how many more countries can we journey through together?
