Victoria Sanchez, Community Engagement Manager, shared on LinkedIn:
“Although Lung Cancer Awareness Month is far from over, I couldn’t hold in my excitement any longer!
From Jackson, MS, to Boston, MA, it has been such an incredible joy to be part of LUNGevity Foundation’s Every Breath Forward Installations.
With each flag planted representing a life lost to lung cancer, these installations across the country are much more than a visual tribute. They are an opportunity to honor the lives of those who fought the battle, celebrate the incredible progress being made in the space, and remind us of how much work there is still left to do. Each flag represents a story and a call to action to keep advocating, investing in innovative treatments, funding research, and spreading awareness about the importance of early detection.
To be fully transparent, what has meant the most to me throughout all of this is seeing what happens when community comes together. The passion and love that people bring to this work is something truly special. I feel so warm and fuzzy, and incredibly grateful to be surrounded by so many people who show up and pour their hearts into making a difference.
A HUGE thank you to every single person who helped bring these installations to life- Sarah Dallas for coordinating every single flag planted, Beth Dickson-Gavney and Amy Ellis for helping make the installation and press conference possible in Mississippi, Barry Nelson and our amazing team of Boston Community Ambassadors for sharing their stories and organizing such an impactful program in Massachusetts.
And, of course, every volunteer who showed up and showed out! None of this would have been possible without you. We are beyond blessed to have you as part of the LUNGevity family.
And we’re not quite done yet!
We have one more small flag installation happening on November 21st in Chicago’s Back of the Yards neighborhood, followed by a morning of yoga. One more opportunity to come together, honor lives, and continue this important work.
The fight against lung cancer continues, but so does our commitment, our community, and our hope. Together, we will keep moving Every Breath Forward toward transforming lung cancer.”
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