• Why Light-Up Amber?

    The objective of this campaign is to shine a light on this rare but increasingly prevalent cancer by illuminating landmarks nationwide and beyond. There are often only vague or sometimes even 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. Many are not properly diagnosed until stage IV and difficult to treat. Appendix cancer is rare, but serious and on the rise. Awareness and early detection are critical. View Full List of Landmarks | FAQ

  • 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 Appendix Cancer PMP Research Foundation (ACPMP) 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.

2026 Participating Landmarks

United States

Alaska

  • JL Tower, Anchorage

Arizona

  • Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale

    • (August 20, 2026)

  • Tempe City Hall, Tempe

Arkansas

  • Union Plaza Building, Little Rock (August 20, 2026)

California

  • Convention Center Sails, San Diego
  • San Diego Convention Center, San Diego
  • San Diego County Administration Center, San Diego
  • San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco

Delaware

  • Legislative Hall, Dover (August 1–31, 2026)

Florida

  • Brorein Street Bridge, Tampa
  • City of Tampa City Center at Hanna, Tampa (August 13, 2026)
  • Curtis Hixon Park Palm Trees, Tampa (August 13, 2026)
  • Fortune Street Bridge, Tampa (August 13, 2026)
  • Kennedy Street Bridge, Tampa (August 13, 2026)
  • Louver Fountain, Tampa
  • Mayo Clinic in Florida, Jacksonville

    • (August 20, 2026)

  • Old City Hall, Tampa (August 13, 2026)
  • Platt Street Bridge, Tampa (August 13, 2026)
  • River Tower Park, Tampa (August 13, 2026)
  • Sulphur Springs Water Tower, Tampa
  • Tampa Riverwalk, Tampa (August 13, 2026)

Idaho

  • 8th & Main, Boise (August 20, 2026)

Illinois

  • 875 North Michigan Ave, Chicago (August 20, 2026)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Tower, Chicago
  • BOMA Illuminate Chicago Lighting Program, Chicago
  • Murray Baker Bridge, Peoria (August 20, 2026)
  • One Two Pru, Chicago (August 20, 2026)
  • Willis Tower, Chicago
  • Wrigley Field, Chicago (August 19, 2026)

Iowa

  • Chris and Marcie Coleman Bridge, Des Moines (August 20, 2026)
  • Iowa Women of Achievement Bridge, Des Moines (August 20, 2026)
  • Jefferson Street Viaduct, Ottumwa (August 20, 2026)
  • Norbert F. Beckey Bridge, Muscatine
  • Ped Mall Stage Canopy, Iowa City (August 20, 2026)
  • Public Works Building, Iowa City (August 20, 2026)
  • Raccoon River Valley Trail Lighted Bridge, Adel
  • Rail Depot, Ottumwa (August 20, 2026)
  • Ruan Connector, Des Moines (August 20, 2026)
  • Skybridge, Davenport

Kentucky

  • Big Four Bridge, Louisville (August 20, 2026)

Massachusetts

  • Gillette Stadium, Foxborough
  • Prudential Center, Boston

Michigan

  • Gallery Parking Ramp, Grand Rapids (August 20, 2026)
  • Gilda's Club, Royal Oak (August 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2026)

Minnesota

  • Capella Tower, Minneapolis
  • CHS Field Videoboard, St. Paul (August 20, 2026)
  • City Hall Dome, Rochester
  • France Avenue, Edina
  • I-35W Bridge, Minneapolis
  • Lowry Avenue Bridge, Minneapolis
  • Mayo Clinic, Albert Lea

    • (August 20, 2026)

  • Mayo Clinic, Austin

    • (August 20, 2026)

  • Mayo Clinic, Faribault

    • (August 20, 2026)

  • Mayo Clinic, Owatonna

    • (August 20, 2026)

  • Mayo Clinic Health System, Madison

    • (August 20, 2026)

  • Mayo Clinic Health System – Fairmont Oncology, Fairmont

    • (August 20, 2026)

  • Plummer Building at Mayo Clinic, Rochester

    • (August 20, 2026)

  • Sperry Tower, Eagan
  • U.S. Bank Stadium, Minneapolis

Missouri

  • James S. McDonnell Planetarium, St. Louis
  • Legacy Bank and Trust, Springfield
  • Obelisk – TA Travel Center, Mt. Vernon
  • Saint Louis Science Center, St. Louis
  • Union Station, Kansas City

Nebraska

  • Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge, Omaha (August 20, 2026)

New Hampshire

  • Memorial Bridge, Portsmouth (August 20, 2026)

New Jersey

  • Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Camden
  • Hunterdon County Historic Courthouse, Flemington
  • Midland Park Borough Hall, Midland Park (August 20, 2026)
  • Scotch Plains Municipal Building, Scotch Plains
  • The Stone Pony, Asbury Park

New York

  • Mid-Hudson Bridge, Highland/Poughkeepsie
  • Niagara Falls, Buffalo
  • Peace Bridge, Buffalo
  • The Metropolitan, Rochester

North Carolina

  • Green Street Pedestrian Bridge, Winston-Salem
  • Liberty Street Strollway Bridge, Winston-Salem
  • Merschel Park, Charlotte
  • NASCAR Hall of Fame, Charlotte
  • The Vue, Charlotte (August 20, 2026)
  • Twin Arches, Winston-Salem

North Dakota

  • Fargo City Hall, Fargo

Ohio

  • Dublin Link Bridge, Dublin
  • Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Cleveland
  • Terminal Tower, Cleveland

Oklahoma

  • Skydance Bridge, Oklahoma City

Oregon

  • Morrison Bridge Lighting Partner Program, Portland (August 20, 2026)

Pennsylvania

  • Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Philadelphia
  • Broad Street Atrium, Philadelphia
  • Gulf Tower, Pittsburgh
  • Homestead Grays Bridge, Homestead
  • Lt. Governor's Balcony Lights, Harrisburg (August 21–23, 2026)
  • PECO Crown Lights, Philadelphia
  • Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia
  • Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex, Harrisburg (August 21–23, 2026)
  • Philadelphia International Airport, Philadelphia

Rhode Island

  • Sakonnet River Bridge, Jamestown

South Dakota

  • Arc of Dreams, Sioux Falls

    • (August 20, 2026)

  • Beacon of Hope at Cancer Survivors Park Alliance, Greenville (August 1–31, 2026)
  • Main Street Square, Rapid City (August 20, 2026)

Texas

  • Alamo Quarry Smokestacks, San Antonio (August 20–23, 2026)
  • Houston City Hall, Houston
  • Whataburger Field, Corpus Christi

Vermont

  • Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City

Virginia

  • Slover Library, Norfolk

Washington

  • Seattle Great Wheel, Seattle

West Virginia

  • Mayo Clinic Health System, Eau Claire

    • (August 20, 2026)

Wisconsin

  • 1522 On The Lake, Milwaukee
  • 330 Kilbourn, Milwaukee
  • 600 East, Milwaukee
  • American Family Field, Milwaukee
  • Baird Center, Milwaukee
  • Colliers, Milwaukee
  • Discovery World, Milwaukee
  • Gas Light Building, Milwaukee
  • Hoan Bridge, Milwaukee
  • Houdini Plaza, Appleton
  • Lakefront Brewery, Milwaukee
  • Mayo Clinic, Eau Claire

    • (August 20, 2026)

  • Mayo Clinic, La Crosse

    • (August 20, 2026)

  • Mayo Clinic, Red Cedar

    • (August 20, 2026)

  • Mayo Clinic Health System, La Crosse

    • (August 20, 2026)

  • MGIC, Milwaukee
  • Milwaukee County Historical Society, Milwaukee
  • Mitchell Park Domes, Milwaukee
  • Pritzlaff Building, Milwaukee
  • Schlitz Park, Milwaukee
  • U.S. Bank Center, Milwaukee
  • Wisconsin Center District, Milwaukee

Australia

Western Australia

  • Council House, Perth, Western Australia, Australia (August 21–22, 2026)
  • Great Northern Highway Port Hedland Interchange Bridge, Port Hedland, Western Australia, Australia
  • Joondalup Drive Bridge, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
  • Matagarup Bridge, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
  • Mount Street Bridge, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
  • Northbridge Tunnel, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
  • Sky Ribbon, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
  • Trafalgar Bridge, Perth, Western Australia, Australia (August 21–22, 2026)

Canada

Alberta

  • Calgary Tower, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

British Columbia

  • Back Fountain of the Parliament Buildings, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (August 20, 2026)
  • Ceremonial Entrance of the Parliament Buildings, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (August 20, 2026)
  • Confederation Garden Park Fountain, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (August 20, 2026)
  • Confederation Garden Park Waterfall, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (August 20, 2026)
  • Front Fountain of the Parliament Buildings, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada (August 20, 2026)
  • Science World, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Manitoba

  • Esplanade Riel Bridge, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
  • WINNIPEG Sign, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Ontario

  • Canada Life, London, Ontario, Canada (August 20, 2026)
  • CN Tower, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Illumination of City of London Buildings and Amenities, London, Ontario, Canada (August 20, 2026)
  • JA Taylor Building, London, Ontario, Canada (August 20, 2026)
  • London City Hall, London, Ontario, Canada (August 20, 2026)
  • Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
  • Peace Bridge, Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada
  • RBC Place London, London, Ontario, Canada (August 20, 2026)
  • Sifton Properties on Dufferin, London, Ontario, Canada (August 20, 2026)
  • Toronto Sign, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Ireland

County Cork

  • Cork City Hall, Cork, County Cork, Ireland (August 24–31, 2026)

County Dublin

  • Áras Mhic Dhiarmada, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
  • Casino Marino, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
  • Collins Barracks, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
  • Department of Education (Marlborough Street), Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
  • Dublin Castle – Bedford Tower, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
  • Dublin Castle – Chapel Royal, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
  • Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Kildare Street), Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
  • Farmleigh Water Tower, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
  • Four Courts, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
  • National Concert Hall, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
  • National Gallery of Ireland, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
  • National Library of Ireland, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
  • National Museum of Ireland, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
  • Phoenix Park Roundabout, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
  • Wolfe Tone Monument, St. Stephen's Green, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

County Kilkenny

  • Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland

County Tipperary

  • Rock of Cashel, Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland

 

Light Up Amber FAQ

I know a landmark in my area with a lighting program. How do I make sure that ACPMP has reached out to request that they light up?

Let us know what we're missing! Local community members often know about buildings, bridges, and public spaces with active light up programs before we do. If you know a landmark that we should reach out to, email us at lightup@acpmp.org.

 

I have secured a landmark. How do I get it listed?

If you've secured a landmark and have a confirmed illumination date, email lightup@acpmp.org with the details so we can add it to the list.

 

Why do some landmarks not have dates listed?

If a landmark does not have a date listed, the exact illumination date has not yet been confirmed. We will update the listing as dates are confirmed. All listed landmarks are expected to light up sometime during August.

 

Are you adding more landmarks?

Yes! New landmarks are added throughout August as confirmations come in. Check this page often for the latest updates.

 

I went to a landmark on the list and it did not light up. What happened?

While we work to confirm every participating landmark, illumination schedules can occasionally change due to technical issues, weather, maintenance, local events, or other circumstances outside ACPMP's control. If a landmark did not light up as expected, please let us know at lightup@acpmp.org so we can follow up and update our records.

 

I took photos! Where can I send them?

We'd love to see them! Whether you captured the landmark itself or snapped a selfie in front of it, your photos help us spread awareness for appendix cancer.

Please email your photos to lightup@acpmp.org.

You can also share them on social media by tagging @acpmpresearch on Facebook and @appendixcancerpmp on Instagram.

 

Is there an official hashtag that I should use on socials?

Yes! Please use #AmberForAppendixCancer when sharing your photos.

 

I want to get involved in the Light Up Subcommittee next year. What should I do?

We could not manage this campaign without the generosity of our volunteers. Reach out to us at lightup@acpmp.org to join.