LOUISVILLE KY (04/25/2016)(readMedia)-- WHAT: The American Lung Association joins with community leaders and sponsors to announce the 3rd Turquoise Takeover, for LUNG FORCE, the campaign to make the fight against lung cancer a national priority.
Downtown Louisville will be a sea of turquoise with illuminations and participation from the following venues and landmarks: Signarama, Evan Williams, The Louisville Water Company, the LG&E Center, the Center for Interfaith Relations, The Bristol Bar & Grille, The Belle of Louisville, The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, The Commission on Public Art, and the Louisville Fire Department's Engine #6.
To observe the 3rd year of LUNG FORCE the Bristol on Main will host a celebration with appetizers, cash bar and a signature drink, the "turquoise charm." Proceeds from the drink will be donated to the American Lung Association.
WHEN: Tuesday, May 10, 2016, 5:00 – 6:30 PM
WHERE: The Bristol Bar & Grille, 614 West Main Street, Louisville
WHO:
Special guests Cathy Zion, owner of Today's Woman magazine and Steve Tong will share their story of overcoming lung cancer and how her publication made a difference in his life.
A representative from Congressman John Yarmuth's office will be present to speak, as well as Barry Gottschalk, President & CEO of the American Lung Association of the Midland States, which includes Kentucky.
Barry Gottschalk.
LOCAL AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION SUPPORTER commented: "Humana has supported the Louisville chapter of the American Lung Association through a number of its events, including the upcoming Lung Force Walk, as part of the health company's focus on respiratory health and overall community health."
WHY:
Keep in mind the following:
• Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in both women & men
• In 1987 lung cancer surpassed breast cancer as the leading cancer killer among women in the U.S.
• Funding for lung cancer research lags behind other major causes of death in the U.S.
• More than 2/3 of people diagnosed with lung cancer have never smoked or are former smokers
• Kentucky leads the nation in lung cancer (the #1 cancer killer nationwide).
RSVP: Deena Adams deena.adams@lung.org or 502-363-2652