Greater Philadelphia Region to Turn Turquoise for Lung Cancer Awareness During Turquoise Takeover

The American Lung Association in Pennsylvania is turning the Greater Philadelphia area turquoise for Lung Cancer Action Week starting today May 5-11, 2025, to raise awareness about lung cancer, honor those impacted and encourage residents to take action to help end the disease.

The annual Lung Cancer Action Week and Turquoise Takeover celebration unites America to stand together to end lung cancer. Each year, the American Lung Association turns the nation turquoise—the signature color of LUNG FORCE—by illuminating buildings and landmarks across the U.S., encouraging the public to wear turquoise and share their support on social media and highlighting the stories of those impacted by lung cancer to inspire hope and save lives.

Here in Greater Philadelphia, the Lung Association is illuminating major landmarks and buildings turquoise (starting at dusk, images from last year are here), including:

Philadelphia: 1900 Market Street (May 5-7); the Bulletin Building – 3025 Market St. (May 5-7); Cira Centre and Cira South Garage (May 5-7); FMC Tower (May 5-7); Lincoln Financial Field – Home of Philadelphia Eagles (May 5); Peco Crown Lights (May 5-7); Pennsylvania Convention Center (May 5-11, banners and also  lights if working); Philadelphia International Airport Tower (May 5); Two Commerce Square (May 5-7) and Wells Fargo Center, home of Philadelphia Flyers and Philadelphia 76ers (May 5-8). 

Delaware: AAA Building (May 5-11); Dover Motor Speedway, Monster Monument at Victory Plaza (May 5-11); and Dover Legislative Hall’s Cupola (May 5-9).   

In New Jersey: TRIAD1828 CENTRE in Camden, NJ (May 5-11);; Bell Works Water Tower in Holmdel (May 5); Ten Exchange, Jersey City, main lobby wall, (May 5-11; Old Bridge Township (May 5-11); and Scotch Plains Municipal Building, May 5). 

In addition, the Lung Association in Pennsylvania is holding the LUNG FORCE Walk Philadelphia at the Philadelphia Zoo this Saturday, May 10 starting at 7:30 a.m. To register visit LUNGFORCE.org/philadelphia.

“In 2025 alone, it is estimated that 3,640 people in the Greater Philadelphia region are living with lung disease and 1,128,000 Pennsylvania residents will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year alone. But there is hope,” said Caroline Hutchinson, Executive Director of the American Lung Association. “Thanks to advancements in early detection, treatment and research, the five-year survival rate has improved by 44% over the past decade. Raising awareness and funds for lung cancer research is more important than ever and we encourage our community to get involved in Turquoise Takeover.”

7 Ways to Take Action This Week:

1. Join a local LUNG FORCE Walk or create a DIY Fundraiser to benefit those affected by lung cancer
2. Share your lung cancer story to raise awareness and inspire hope
3. Get screened for lung cancer if you are eligible
4. Test your home for radon
5. Learn about the latest educational information on lung cancer
6. Donate to help achieve a world free of lung cancer
7. Register for the LUNG FORCE Walk Philadelphia held at the Philadelphia Zoo at  LUNGFORCE.org/philadelphia

Since 2014, LUNG FORCE has raised over $32 million for lifesaving lung cancer research, expanding its research commitment by 140%. Through education, advocacy and research, LUNG FORCE is working to ensure that fewer people are diagnosed and those living with the disease live longer.

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths, with someone diagnosed approximately every two minutes in the U.S. Thankfully, survival rates have significantly increased, aided by improved early detection through screening and more than 65 new FDA-approved treatments since 2016.

To learn more and get involved during Lung Cancer Action Week and Turquoise Takeover, visit LUNGFORCE.org.

Media Resources

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• Turquoise Takeover Photos from 2024: Link Here.
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