05/06/2024 Honolulu Hale to be illuminated turquoise to raise awareness of lung cancer

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Honolulu Hale to be illuminated turquoise to raise awareness of lung cancer

HONOLULU - On Mayor Rick Blangiardi's direction, Honolulu Hale is being illuminated in the color turquoise from sundown on Sunday, May 5, 2024, to sunrise on Sunday, May 12, 2024, in support of the American Lung Association's "Turquoise Takeover" campaign, which raises awareness of lung cancer in Hawaiʻi and the nation. Other landmarks across the country are being illuminated turquoise, including the Hoover Dam and the Seattle Great Wheel.

The color turquoise represents a breath of fresh air and is the signature color of the American Lung Association's movement to defeat lung cancer - LUNG FORCE. 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of LUNG FORCE. Through education, advocacy, and research, LUNG FORCE is working to ensure that fewer people are diagnosed and those living with the disease live longer. Since 2014, LUNG FORCE has raised over $30 million for lifesaving lung cancer research.

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States and kills more women in Hawaiʻi than any other cancer. There is a particular emphasis on early screening for women in Hawaiʻi, because women tend to be diagnosed with lung cancer at a late stage. Native Hawaiians are also encouraged to take additional precautions because they have one of the highest rates of lung cancer compared to other communities in the nation.

For more on the American Lung Association in Hawai'i's current initiatives and updates, visit https://www.facebook.com/lunghawaii.

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