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The objective of this campaign is to shine a light on this rare but increasingly prevalent cancer by illuminating landmarks nationwide and beyond.
It is crucial to understand that often there are no symptoms of appendiceal cancer. And when there are symptoms, they are often missed or misdiagnosed as they frequently mimic those of hernias, ovarian or uterine masses, Crohn’s or other GI diseases, or are so vague that they are repeatedly dismissed. Meanwhile, the cancer progresses, making it all the more challenging to treat once it is finally properly diagnosed. In fact, a significantly large portion of cases of appendiceal cancer are not properly diagnosed until the disease has already perforated the appendix and tumors have spread throughout the abdomen. In those cases where patients present with symptoms of simple appendicitis, the appendiceal tumor can be missed, and the patient is sent home from the hospital with a prescribed course of antibiotics to treat. This is particularly relevant for adults over the age of 50 who might experience symptoms associated with appendicitis, as these symptoms in older patients are increasingly thought to signal a potential appendiceal tumor.
ACPMP Needs Your Help! Ask your local landmarks to light up amber and then fill out this form so we can add it to the list.
What is Appendix Cancer Awareness Month?
August is recognized as the official Appendix Cancer Awareness Month to increase awareness of this rare cancer and the need for MORE research to discover new treatments with the hope of one day finding a cure. The ACPMP Research Foundation was established in 2008 to fund research and education to improve the diagnosis and treatment of appendix cancer. As part of our educational efforts, ACPMP is excited to promote August as the official awareness month for appendix cancer.
Along with establishing amber as the official ribbon color for appendix cancer, having an established awareness month further enhances ACPMP’s critical mission. To that end, in August, ACPMP will produce programming throughout the month of August to raise awareness of appendix cancer to improve the diagnosis and treatment of patients with this rare and complex cancer that claims the lives of many every year. Each and every patient’s life is precious beyond measure. Appendiceal cancer is what claimed the lives of Audrey Hepburn, ESPN personality Stuart Scott, mystery author Sue Grafton, mystery author and avid ACPMP supporter, Carol Higgins Clark, and just this past January, actor Adan Canto.
View all programming for the month of August here.
2024 Participating Landmarks:
United States
Alaska
JL Tower, Anchorage (August 26 – 30)
Arizona
Mayo Clinic, Phoenix (August 17)
Arkansas
Union Plaza Building, Little Rock (August 15)
California
Sails Pavilion, San Diego (August 17)
San Diego Convention Center, San Diego (August 17)
Delaware
Legislative Hall, Dover (August 16 – 18)
Florida
Carl D. Brorein Bridge, Tampa (August 17)
Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park, Tampa (August 17)
Kennedy Boulevard Bridge, Tampa (August 17)
Laurel Street Bridge, Tampa (August 17)
Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville (August 17)
Old City Hall, Tampa (August 17)
Platt Street Bridge, Tampa (August 17)
Tampa Riverwalk, Tampa (August 17)
Hawaii
Aloha Tower, Honolulu (August)
Idaho
8th & Main, Boise (August 17)
Illinois
875 North Michigan Ave, Chicago (August 5)
Berman Tower, Aurora (August 5 – 9)
Building Owners and Managers Association of Chicago, Chicago (August)
Murray Baker Bridge, Peoria (August 17)
One Two Pru, Chicago (August 17)
The Wrigley Building Clock Tower, Chicago (August 17)
Willis Tower, Chicago (August 13 – 14)
Wrigley Field Marquee, Chicago
Wrigley Field 5th Inning Message, Chicago (August 17)
Iowa
Chris and Marcie Coleman Bridge, Des Moines (August 17)
Financial Center, Des Moines (August 1 – 5)
Fleur Drive (Ruan Connector), Des Moines (August 17)
Iowa City City Hall, Iowa City (August 19 – 30)
Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge, Des Moines (August 17)
Jefferson Street Viaduct, Ottumwa (August 1)
Norbert F. Beckey Bridge, Muscatine (August 1)
Pedestrian Mall, Iowa City (August 19 – 30)
SkyBridge, Davenport (August 5 – 11)
Massachusetts
Gillette Stadium, Foxborough (August 3)
Michigan
The Blue Bridge, Grand Rapids (August 14 – 18)
Gilda’s Club, Royal Oak (August 1)
Minnesota
France Ave, Edina (August 20)
Lowry Ave Bridge, Minneapolis (August 22)
Mayo Clinic, Rochester (August 17)
Missouri
James S McDonnell Planetarium, Saint Louis (August 10)
Legacy Bank and Trust, Springfield (August 21)
Obelisk – TA Travel Center, Mt. Vernon (August)
Union Station, Kansas City (August 10)
Nebraska
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, Omaha (August 17)
New Hampshire
Memorial Bridge, Portsmouth (August 10)
New Jersey
Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Camden (August 24)
Hunterdon County Historic Courthouse, Flemington (August)
Midland Park Borough Hall, Midland Park (August 19 – 25)
The Stony Pony, Asbury Park (August 8)
New York
The Metropolitan, Rochester (August 1)
Mid-Hudson Bridge, Poughkeepsie (August 16)
Niagara Falls, Buffalo (August 24 | 10:15 – 10:30pm | watch live)
Peace Bridge, Buffalo (August 17)
North Carolina
The Vue, Charlotte (August)
Green Street Pedestrian Bridge, Winston-Salem (August 9 – August 23)
Liberty Street Strollway Bridge, Winston-Salem (August 9 – August 23)
Merschel Park, Winston-Salem (August 9 – August 23)
Twin Arches, Winston-Salem (August 9 – August 23)
Ohio
Terminal Tower, Cleveland (August 2)
The Dublin Link, Dublin (August 24)
Oklahoma
Skydance Bridge, Oklahoma City (August 17)
Oregon
Morrison Bridge Lighting Partner Program, Portland (August 17)
Pennsylvania
Gulf Tower, Pittsburgh (August 1)
Homestead Grays Bridge, Homestead (August 17)
Lt. Gov. Balcony Lights, Harrisburg (August 16 – 18)
One Liberty Place, Philadelphia (August 1)
PECO Crown Lights, Philadelphia (August 16 – 18)
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia (August)
Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex, Harrisburg (August 16 – 18)
Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia (August 17)
Rhode Island
Sakonnet River Bridge, Jamestown (August 1)
South Carolina
Beacon of Hope at Cancer Survivors Park Alliance, Greenville (August)
South Dakota
Arc of Dreams, Sioux Falls (August 30)
Tennessee
Tennessee State Capital Cupola, Nashville (August 23 – 25)
Texas
Alamo Quarry Smokestacks, San Antonio (August 5 – 8)
Utah
Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City (August 2 – 4)
Virginia
VA Aquarium, Virginia Beach (TBD)
The Slover, Norfolk (August)
Wisconsin
600 East, Milwaukee (August 26)
American Family Field, Milwaukee (August 26)
Baird Center, Milwaukee (August 26)
Discovery World, Milwaukee (August 26)
Gas Light Building, Milwaukee (August 26)
MGIC, Milwaukee (August 26)
Mitchell Park Domes, Milwaukee (August 26)
Pritzlaff Building, Milwaukee (August 26)
Schlitz Park, Milwaukee (August 26)
US Bank Center, Milwaukee (August 26)
Wisconsin Center District, Milwaukee (August 26)
Canada
Alberta
Calgary Tower, Calgary (August 12)
British Columbia
Science World, Vancouver (August 6)
Manitoba
Esplanade Riel Bridge, Winnipeg (August 15)
Winnipeg Sign, Winnipeg (August 15)
Ontario
CN Tower, Toronto (August 4 – 5)
London Ontario City Hall Building, London (August 30 – 31)
Toronto Sign, Toronto (August 30)
Please check back frequently for updates. This is a fluid list, and lighting feasibility and confirmation are subject to change, especially concerning lighting technology.
Note: All lighting partners participating in this campaign will light in the Appendix Cancer Awareness ribbon color of amber. In the event of lighting limitations, yellow, gold, and/or orange will be used. Landmarks will light up throughout August.
If you would like to join our campaign, please contact us.
If you would like to volunteer for future awareness, education, or fundraising efforts, please fill out this form.
Submit your pictures to lightup@acpmp.org
We encourage the community to share photos of the illuminated landmark on social media by tagging us @appendixcancerpmp on Instagram or Facebook with the hashtags #AmberForAppendixCancer and #TurnAugustAmber and to spread information about the importance of early detection and specialized care for appendix cancer. All photo submissions will be entered for a raffle prize at the end of August!
2024 Photos:
Photo by PHL International Airport Instagram
PHL International Airport, Pennsylvania
Photo by PHL International Airport Instagram
Photo by Legacy Bank and Trust Facebook
Legacy Bank and Trust, Missouri
Photo by Legacy Bank and Trust Facebook
Photo by Darlene Grosso Miraglia
Ben Franklin Bridge, Pennsylvania
Photo by Darlene Grosso Miraglia
Photo by Erin Young
MGIC, Wisconsin
Photo by Erin Young
Photo by Erin Young
Pritzlaff Building, Wisconsin
Photo by Erin Young
Photo by Erin Young
Gas Light Building
Photo by Erin Young
Photo by Erin Young
Discovery World, Wisconsin
Photo by Erin Young
Photo by Erin Young
Mitchell Park Domes, Wisconsin
Photo by Erin Young
Photo by Mechelle Arnold
Niagara Falls, New York
Photo by Mechelle Arnold
Photo by Mechelle Arnold
Niagara Falls, New York
Photo by Mechelle Arnold
Photo by Renee H
600 E, Wisconsin
Photo by Renee H
Photo by Renee H
Baird Center, Wisconsin
Photo by Renee H
Photo by Renee H
Schlitz Park, Wisconsin
Photo by Renee H
Photo by Renee H
US Bank Center, Wisconsin
Photo by Renee H
Photo by Ellen and Matt Zolper
Willis Tower, Illinois
Photo by Ellen and Matt Zolper
Photo by Ellen and Matt Zolper
Willis Tower, Illinois
Photo by Ellen and Matt Zolper
Photo by Jess Reddy
Gillette Stadium, Massachusetts
Photo by Jess Reddy
Photo by Legacy Bank and Trust Instagram
Legacy Bank and Trust, Missouri
Photo by Legacy Bank and Trust Instagram
Photo by The Cubs
Wrigley Field 5th Inning Message, Illinois
Photo by The Cubs
Photo by JJ Zimmer
Amber Sunset, Canada
Photo by JJ Zimmer
Photo by Macie Buck
The Quarry, Texas
Photo by Macie Buck
Photo by Macie Buck
The Quarry, Texas
Photo by Macie Buck
Photo by Ellen Zolper
875 North Michigan Ave, Illinois
Photo by Ellen Zolper
Photo by Ellen Zolper
875 North Michigan Ave, Illinois
Photo by Ellen Zolper
Photo by Tiffany Kartar
Science World, Canada
Photo by Tiffany Kartar
Photo by Rolando P Gamino
SkyBridge, Iowa
Photo by Rolando P Gamino
Photo by Rolando P Gamino
SkyBridge, Iowa
Photo by Rolando P Gamino
Photo by Rolando P Gamino
SkyBridge, Iowa
Photo by Rolando P Gamino
Photo by Patsy Hanrahan
James S McDonnell Planetarium, Missouri
Photo by Patsy Hanrahan
Photo by Patsy Hanrahan
James S McDonnell Planetarium, Missouri
Photo by Patsy Hanrahan
Photo by Christine Hill
Home Lanterns
Photo by Christine Hill
Photo by Dustin Royster
Obelisk - TA Travel Center, Missouri
Photo by Dustin Royster
Photo by Dustin Royster
Obelisk - TA Travel Center, Missouri
Photo by Dustin Royster
Photo by Dustin Royster
Obelisk - TA Travel Center, Missouri
Photo by Dustin Royster
Photo by Delightful Lunatic Photography
Union Station Kansas City, Missouri
Photo by Delightful Lunatic Photography
Photo by Delightful Lunatic Photography
Union Station Kansas City, Missouri
Photo by Delightful Lunatic Photography
Photo by Delightful Lunatic Photography
Union Station Kansas City, Missouri
Photo by Delightful Lunatic Photography
Photo by Huntsman Cancer Institute Instagram
Hunstman Cancer Institute, Utah
Photo by Huntsman Cancer Institute Instagram
Photo by Zoey Rosoph
Calgary Tower, Canada
Photo by Zoey Rosoph
Photo by Zoey Rosoph
Calgary Tower, Canada
Photo by Zoey Rosoph
Photo by Zoey Rosoph
CN Tower, Canada
Photo by Zoey Rosoph
Photo by Zoey Rosoph
CN Tower, Canada
Photo by Zoey Rosoph
Photo by Virginia Nuttall
Science World, Canada
Photo by Virginia Nuttall
Photo by Village of North Aurora Instagram
Berman Tower, Illinois
Photo by Village of North Aurora Instagram
Photo by Savannah Wolitarsky
Winnipeg Sign, Canada
Photo by Savannah Wolitarsky
Photo by Savannah Wolitarsky
Esplanade Riel, Canada
Photo by Savannah Wolitarsky
Photo by Amanda Moore
Greet Street Pedestrian Bridge, North Carolina
Photo by Amanda Moore
Photo by Debbie Stalsberg
Willis Tower, Illinois
Photo by Debbie Stalsberg
Photo by Ellen Zolper
Wrigley Field, Illinois
Photo by Ellen Zolper
Photo by Judy Pontsioen
Esplanade Riel, Canada
Photo by Judy Pontsioen
Photo by The Official Terminal Tower Lights Instagram
Terminal Tower, Ohio
Photo by The Official Terminal Tower Lights Instagram
Photo by Sam Inman
Beacon of Hope, South Carolina
Photo by Sam Inman
Photo by Sam Inman
Beacon of Hope, South Carolina
Photo by Sam Inman
Photo by Jasmine Lasey
Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, Nebraska
Photo by Jasmine Lasey
Photo by Kelsy Wyse
Chicago Skyline
Photo by Kelsy Wyse
Photo by Kelsy Wyse
Chicago Skyline
Photo by Kelsy Wyse
Photo by Andrea Strackbein
Slover Library, Norfolk, VA
Photo by Andrea Strackbein
Photo by Andrea Strackbein
Slover Library, Norfolk, VA
Photo by Andrea Strackbein
Photo by Rolando Gamino
Skybridge, Davenport Iowa
Photo by Rolando Gamino
Photo by Rolando Gamino
Skybridge, Davenport, Iowa
Photo by Rolando Gamino
Photo by Susan Weiner
Metropolitan ROC Building, Rochester, NY
Photo by Susan Weiner
Photo by Susan Weiner
Metropolitan ROC Building, Rochester, NY
Photo by Susan Weiner
Photo by Susan Weiner
Metropolitan ROC Building, Rochester, NY
Photo by Susan Weiner
Picture from Live Cam
Niagara Falls
Picture from Live Cam
Photo by @ttowerlightscle
Terminal Tower, Chicago, Illinois
Photo by @ttowerlightscle
Photo by @dennisspielman
Skydance Bridge Oklahoma City, OK
Photo by @dennisspielman
Photo from City of Edina
France Ave, City of Edina, Minnesota
Photo from City of Edina
Photo by Chantale Thurston
Esplanade Riel Bridge, Winnipeg, Canada
Photo by Chantale Thurston
Photo by Rachel Olmanson
France Ave - Edina, Minnesota
Photo by Rachel Olmanson
Photo by @abyriveraalvarez
Fireworks at Niagara Falls
Photo by @abyriveraalvarez
Photo by Rachel Olmanson
Lowry Bridge, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Photo by Rachel Olmanson
Photo by @fliptheswitch74
Murray Baker Bridge, Peoria, Illinois
Photo by @fliptheswitch74
Photo by PHL International Airport Instagram
Photo by PHL International Airport Instagram
Photo by Legacy Bank and Trust Facebook
Photo by Legacy Bank and Trust Facebook
Photo by Darlene Grosso Miraglia
Photo by Darlene Grosso Miraglia
Photo by Erin Young
Photo by Erin Young
Photo by Erin Young
Photo by Erin Young
Photo by Erin Young
Photo by Erin Young
Photo by Erin Young
Photo by Erin Young
Photo by Erin Young
Photo by Erin Young
Photo by Mechelle Arnold
Photo by Mechelle Arnold
Photo by Mechelle Arnold
Photo by Mechelle Arnold
Photo by Renee H
Photo by Renee H
Photo by Renee H
Photo by Renee H
Photo by Renee H
Photo by Renee H
Photo by Renee H
Photo by Renee H
Photo by Ellen and Matt Zolper
Photo by Ellen and Matt Zolper
Photo by Ellen and Matt Zolper
Photo by Ellen and Matt Zolper
Photo by Jess Reddy
Photo by Jess Reddy
Photo by Legacy Bank and Trust Instagram
Photo by Legacy Bank and Trust Instagram
Photo by The Cubs
Photo by The Cubs
Photo by JJ Zimmer
Photo by JJ Zimmer
Photo by Macie Buck
Photo by Macie Buck
Photo by Macie Buck
Photo by Macie Buck
Photo by Ellen Zolper
Photo by Ellen Zolper
Photo by Ellen Zolper
Photo by Ellen Zolper
Photo by Tiffany Kartar
Photo by Tiffany Kartar
Photo by Rolando P Gamino
Photo by Rolando P Gamino
Photo by Rolando P Gamino
Photo by Rolando P Gamino
Photo by Rolando P Gamino
Photo by Rolando P Gamino
Photo by Patsy Hanrahan
Photo by Patsy Hanrahan
Photo by Patsy Hanrahan
Photo by Patsy Hanrahan
Photo by Christine Hill
Photo by Christine Hill
Photo by Dustin Royster
Photo by Dustin Royster
Photo by Dustin Royster
Photo by Dustin Royster
Photo by Dustin Royster
Photo by Dustin Royster
Photo by Delightful Lunatic Photography
Photo by Delightful Lunatic Photography
Photo by Delightful Lunatic Photography
Photo by Delightful Lunatic Photography
Photo by Delightful Lunatic Photography
Photo by Delightful Lunatic Photography
Photo by Huntsman Cancer Institute Instagram
Photo by Huntsman Cancer Institute Instagram
Photo by Zoey Rosoph
Photo by Zoey Rosoph
Photo by Zoey Rosoph
Photo by Zoey Rosoph
Photo by Zoey Rosoph
Photo by Zoey Rosoph
Photo by Zoey Rosoph
Photo by Zoey Rosoph
Photo by Virginia Nuttall
Photo by Virginia Nuttall
Photo by Village of North Aurora Instagram
Photo by Village of North Aurora Instagram
Photo by Savannah Wolitarsky
Photo by Savannah Wolitarsky
Photo by Savannah Wolitarsky
Photo by Savannah Wolitarsky
Photo by Amanda Moore
Photo by Amanda Moore
Photo by Debbie Stalsberg
Photo by Debbie Stalsberg
Photo by Ellen Zolper
Photo by Ellen Zolper
Photo by Judy Pontsioen
Photo by Judy Pontsioen
Photo by The Official Terminal Tower Lights Instagram
Photo by The Official Terminal Tower Lights Instagram
Photo by Sam Inman
Photo by Sam Inman
Photo by Sam Inman
Photo by Sam Inman
Photo by Jasmine Lasey
Photo by Jasmine Lasey
Photo by Kelsy Wyse
Photo by Kelsy Wyse
Photo by Kelsy Wyse
Photo by Kelsy Wyse
Photo by Andrea Strackbein
Photo by Andrea Strackbein
Photo by Andrea Strackbein
Photo by Andrea Strackbein
Photo by Rolando Gamino
Photo by Rolando Gamino
Photo by Rolando Gamino
Photo by Rolando Gamino
Photo by Susan Weiner
Photo by Susan Weiner
Photo by Susan Weiner
Photo by Susan Weiner
Photo by Susan Weiner
Photo by Susan Weiner
Picture from Live Cam
Picture from Live Cam
Photo by @ttowerlightscle
Photo by @ttowerlightscle
Photo by @dennisspielman
Photo by @dennisspielman
Photo from City of Edina
Photo from City of Edina
Photo by Chantale Thurston
Photo by Chantale Thurston
Photo by Rachel Olmanson
Photo by Rachel Olmanson
Photo by @abyriveraalvarez
Photo by @abyriveraalvarez
Photo by Rachel Olmanson
Photo by Rachel Olmanson
Photo by @fliptheswitch74
Photo by @fliptheswitch74