The annual Turquoise Takeover and Lung Cancer Action Week celebration unites America to stand together against lung cancer. Each year in May, we turn the nation our signature color - turquoise - to inspire action and save more lives.
The LUNG FORCE Turquoise Takeover Volunteer Committee will be lending a hand to organize engagement and activities for Lung Cancer Action Week in conjunction with our local LUNG FORCE Walk event. Committee Members will be working alongside Walk Committee Members and the local development and mission staff to:
- Secure building illuminations across the state - buildings and community landmarks will be turning turquoise to raise awareness of lung cancer and lung disease
- Identify and engage with local media personalities to join us in raising awareness through local TV, radio and online channels
- Plan and host local and virtual engagement events to bring together our community to raise funds and awareness for lung cancer and in support of lung disease such as donation events in local restaurants, local wellness classes such as yoga or spin classes, and other turquoise-themed events
- Support outreach and promotion efforts leading up to and during Turquoise Takeover
The Committee meets from March-May about every 3 weeks or so leading up to Lung Cancer Action Week. The average time commitment is about 3-7 hours per month with additional volunteer hours during the event week. Committee membership is open to all ages and experiences. Committee Meetings will be held virtually via Zoom to allow members from across the state to participate.
Sign up to express interest or contact the local Special Events team at EventsMI@Lung.org or 248-784-2000 (option #4) to learn more.