Illuminating Resilience: Honoring Mesothelioma Warriors with a Candle Lighting Tradition on April 7 and September 26

Submit a Mesothelioma Warriors’ Name for the 2026 Candle Lighting List

2023 – 2024 Mesothelioma Warrior Candle Lighting List

For more over two decades, our shared Candle Lighting Tradition has honored Mesothelioma Warriors and their families. In 2025, we will hold two remembrance ceremonies — April 7, the final day of Global Asbestos Awareness Week, and September 26, Mesothelioma Awareness Day.

Submit a Mesothelioma Warriors’ Name for the 2026 Candle Lighting List

By recognizing these two days, we are offering our community more meaningful opportunities to gather throughout the year, honor loved ones, and reaffirm our shared commitment to prevention, compassion, and action.

Inspired by the legacy of Jill “Jillypoo” Vaughn, we proudly continue this tradition and invite all to join us in support of those affected by mesothelioma. Each flame reflects a memory, a life, and the strength of our community. We encourage participants to share their candle-lighting experiences and stories on social media using #MesotheliomaWarriors.

Since Jill first began this tradition in 2000, the Candle Lighting Tribute has brought comfort, connection, and hope. May these flames of courage, remembrance, and unity continue to shine in our hearts.

With heartfelt compassion,

Linda Reinstein