Shine a Light Walk - Saturday 4 November
Shine a light on lung cancer
This November marks Lung Cancer Awareness Month, which aims to raise awareness of lung cancer and promote research into treatment and prevention.
The SCGH Respiratory Department has collaborated with the Lung Foundation Australia to promote awareness and generate advocacy through a number of activities.
Shine a Light Walk - Saturday 4 November
Join the Perth Shine a Light Walk on Saturday 4 November from 4.00pm to 6.00pm at Lakeview Lawn, Kings Park. The event is being held across the country to raise funds to support ground-breaking lung cancer research.
A lantern ceremony will be held to provide support to those affected by lung cancer, and remember and honour those lost to lung cancer.
Participants are encouraged to wear a colour that represents the following:
- Purple: I am remembering a loved one
- Orange: I am living with lung cancer
- Green: I am showing support for the lung cancer community