What can you do?
First, you can join the Lung Cancer Alliance in lighting a candle on Tuesday, November 1 either in person at one of many locations coordinated by the Alliance or digitally through our website. On this day, participants will share stories of survivorship and honor loved ones as they illuminate glow sticks in a united vigil.
Beyond lighting a candle on 11.1, you can do three simple actions to raise awareness:
- Forward this email with the below lung cancer facts to your network.
- Share Your Story on online if you have been affected.
- Post the Shine a Light on Lung Cancer candle of hope, awareness and unity on your Facebook page.
Lung Cancer Facts
- ADAO estimates asbestos-caused lung cancer claims more than 5,000 lives every year in the United States.
- Asbestos is a known human carcinogen and causes lung cancer.
- More people die from asbestos-caused lung cancer than mesothelioma.
- One in five women and one in twelve men diagnosed with lung cancer have never smoked.
- Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States.
The ADAO National Lung Cancer Awareness Month press release will be released on November 1st with further details and we encourage you to participate in this important month of awareness and activity.
In remembrance,
Linda Reinstein, Social Networks
