The American Lung Association in South Florida is recognizing three community leaders—a lung cancer survivor, the loved one of a survivor, and a pulmonologist—who share the organization’s mission to defeat lung cancer and lung disease. They are participating in the first-ever LUNG FORCE Leaders competition, with the winner receiving the “Lighting the Way Champion” Award, powered by Florida Power & Light Company. The winner will be announced during the Lung Association’s annual fundraising event, the LUNG FORCE Sunset Soiree held at the Addison of Boca Raton on Friday, June 7.
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., and anyone can get this disease. In Florida, it is estimated that more than 18,600 people will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year alone. Funding research, encouraging lung cancer screening, and reducing stigma around the disease saves lives.
“With the debut of the ‘Lighting the Way Champion’ Award, we’re harnessing the power of the true stars of the Sunset Soiree: the LUNG FORCE Leaders, who are the embodiment of persistence and passion for this cause,” said Juliet Roulhac, director of external affairs for Broward and SW Florida for Florida Power & Light Company and director of corporate philanthropy for NextEra Energy, Inc. “These lung cancer advocates work tirelessly with the Lung Association to help create a future free of lung cancer and lung disease here in Florida and beyond, bringing lung cancer out of darkness and into light. FPL is honored to support this initiative to help power strong communities and make them even better places to live, work and raise a family.”
The following LUNG FORCE Leaders have spent months raising critical funds and awareness to help find a cure for lung cancer:
“By inspiring and empowering our communities stand together against lung cancer, our LUNG FORCE Leaders serve an integral role in forwarding our shared mission,” said Chrissy Cohen, executive director for the Lung Association in Florida. “Dr. Glenn Singer, Riley Burke and Stacey Eisdorfer are leading charge here in South Florida, and we’re proud to recognize their accomplishments at next month’s LUNG FORCE Sunset Soiree alongside our partner, Florida Power & Light.”
The LUNG FORCE Leader who collects the highest number of votes will receive “Lighting Way Champion” Award presented by Florida Power & Light Company ($1 = 1 Vote).
The Sunset Soiree’s theme is “Glamour in Gilded Age,” with historic Boca Raton estate providing perfect backdrop for evening elegance entertainment inspiration. Guests will enjoy custom experiences Posh Parlor interactive activations live music dancing immersive photo experiences tempting Silent Live Auctions themed cocktails more.
The Memorial Cancer Institute LUNG FORCE Sunset Soiree presented by Erwin Barbara Mautner Charitable Foundation hosted by American Lung Association raises funds lifesaving lung cancer research early detection initiatives outreach vulnerable communities.
For tickets or more information about event visit LUNGFORCESunsetSoiree.org.
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