LOUISVILLE, KY | April 30, 2025
Next week, the American Lung Association in Kentucky kicks off Lung Cancer Action Week in Louisville to raise awareness of lung cancer and encourage residents to take action to end the disease.
The annual Lung Cancer Action Week (May 5-11, 2025) unites America to stand together against lung cancer.
In Kentucky, multiple buildings and landmarks will turn turquoise including the Governor’s Mansion, WLKY, Wright Tower and the Kentucky Center for Performing Arts.
A number of Kentucky elected officials have also issued proclamations in honor of the special week, including
Governor Andy Beshear, Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton and Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg.
The Lung Association also shares seven actions people can take this week to help end lung cancer:
- Wear turquoise between May 5-11, 2025.
- Share your lung cancer story to raise awareness and inspire hope.
- Get screened for lung cancer if you are eligible.
- Test your home for radon.
- Donate to help achieve a world free of lung cancer.
“In 2025 alone, it is estimated that 4,900 Kentucky residents will be diagnosed with lung cancer. But there is hope. We have seen incredible advancements in early diagnosis, treatment and survivorship from lung cancer. In fact, the five-year survival rate has increased by over 50% in the past decade,” said Whitten Montgomery, Executive Director of the Lung Association. “Raising awareness and funds for lung cancer is more important than ever. We encourage our community to get involved in Lung Cancer Action Week.”
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.
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The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research. The work of the American Lung Association is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to champion clean air for all; to improve the quality of life for those with lung disease and their families; and to create a tobacco-free future. For more information about the American Lung Association, which has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and is a Platinum-Level GuideStar Member, call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) or visit: Lung.org. To support the work of the American Lung Association, find a local event at Lung.org/events.
LUNG FORCE is a national movement led by the American Lung Association to unite our nation in our efforts to defeat lung cancer, the #1 cancer killer of women and men. LUNG FORCE has three priorities: 1) Make lung cancer a cause that people care about – and act on; 2) Educate and empower patients and healthcare providers and 3) Raise critical funds for groundbreaking lung cancer research. The American Lung Association's LUNG FORCE is nationally presented by CVS Health. Find out more at LUNGFORCE.org.
For more information, contact:
James A. Martinez
(312) 445-2501
[email protected]
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