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CHARLOTTE, NC | May 5, 2021 Next week, May 9 – May 15, the American Lung Association in North Carolina will celebrate LUNG FORCE Turquoise Takeover.  The LUNG FORCE initiative’s annual Turquoise Takeover unites men and women to raise critical awareness of lung cancer, the nation’s #1 cancer killer. North Carolina residents are encouraged to get involved by wearing turquoise, posting to social media and educating themselves about lung cancer.  “The COVID-19 pandemic has been a stark reminder of the importance of lung health, especially for those with lung diseases. For...

ATLANTA, GA | March 17, 2021 Decatur resident La’Kesha Johnson is a mother who fought for her life after a lung cancer diagnosis, surgery and a stroke. Today, Johnson will meet with members of Congress to raise awareness about the disease and demand action.  Through the American Lung Association’s LUNG FORCE initiative, Johnson will join others personally affected by lung cancer to advocate for $46.1 billion in funding at the National Institutes of Health, $10 billion for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and to ensure that everyone has access to affordable, ...

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | March 17, 2021 Local residents Sharon Lyons, Mandi Pike and Ashley Stringer all have something in common; they were diagnosed with and survived lung cancer and are now taking action for change. Today, March 17, they will meet with members of Congress to raise awareness about the disease and demand action.  Through the American Lung Association’s LUNG FORCE initiative, Lyons, Pike and Stringer will join others personally affected by lung cancer to advocate for $46.1 billion in funding at the National Institutes of Health, $10 billion for the Centers for Di...

KANSAS CITY, KS | March 17, 2021 Local resident Michelle Hills has been personally affected by lung cancer; she is a lung cancer survivor and now she’s taking action for change. Today, March 17, she will meet with members of Congress to raise awareness about the disease and demand action.  Through the American Lung Association’s LUNG FORCE initiative, she will join others personally affected by lung cancer to advocate for $46.1 billion in funding at the National Institutes of Health, $10 billion for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and to ensure that everyon...

ST. LOUIS, MO | March 17, 2021 Local residents Alexis Delaney and Jennifer Wassilak have both been personally affected by lung cancer; Delaney is a lung cancer survivor and Wassilak lost her father to the disease. That’s why they’re taking action for change. Today, March 17, they will meet with members of Congress to raise awareness about the disease and demand action.  Through the American Lung Association’s LUNG FORCE initiative, they will join others personally affected by lung cancer to advocate for $46.1 billion in funding at the National Institutes of Health, $10 b...