• 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 (September date TBD, due to long daylight hours.)

Arizona

  • Mayo Clinic, Scottsdale (August 20, 2026)
  • Tempe City Hall, Tempe (August 20, 2026)

Arkansas

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

California

  • Convention Center Sails, San Diego (August 20, 2026)
  • San Diego Convention Center, San Diego (August 20, 2026)
  • San Diego County Administration Center, San Diego
  • San Francisco City Hall, San Francisco

Delaware

  • Legislative Hall, Dover (August 1–31, 2026)
  • Indian River Inlet Bridge, Sussex County (August 20, 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 (August 20, 2026)
  • Murray Baker Bridge, Peoria (August 20, 2026)
  • One Two Pru, Chicago (August 20, 2026)
  • Willis Tower, Chicago (August 20, 2026)
  • Wrigley Field Chicago Cubs 5th-Inning Message, Chicago (August 19, 2026)

Indiana

  • Big Four Bridge (August 20, 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 (August 20, 2026)
  • I-35W Bridge, Minneapolis (August 20, 2026)
  • 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 – 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 (August 20, 2026)
  • Legacy Bank and Trust, Springfield
  • Obelisk – TA Travel Center, Mt. Vernon
  • Saint Louis Science Center, St. Louis (August 20, 2026)
  • 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 (August 20, 2026)
  • 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 (August 20, 2026)
  • 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 (August 20, 2026)

Oregon

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

Pennsylvania

  • Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Philadelphia (August 20, 2026)
  • Broad Street Atrium, Philadelphia
  • Gulf Tower, Pittsburgh (August 20, 2026)
  • Homestead Grays Bridge, Homestead
  • Koppers Building, Pittsburgh (August 20, 2026)
  • Lincoln Financial Field (Home of the Philadelphia Eagles), Philadelphia (August 20, 2026)
  • Lt. Governor's Balcony Lights, Harrisburg (August 21–23, 2026)
  • One Oxford Centre, Pittsburgh (August 20, 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 (August 20, 2026)

South Dakota

  • Arc of Dreams, Sioux Falls (August 20, 2026)
  • Main Street Square, Rapid City (August 20, 2026)

South Carolina

  • Beacon of Hope at Cancer Survivors Park Alliance, Greenville (August 1–31, 2026)

Texas

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

Utah

  • Huntsman Cancer Institute, Salt Lake City (August 20–23, 2026)

Washington

  • Seattle Great Wheel, Seattle (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
  • Houdini Plaza, Appleton
  • Lakefront Brewery, Milwaukee
  • Mayo Clinic, Eau Claire (August 20, 2026)
  • Mayo Clinic, La Crosse (August 20, 2026)
  • Mayo Clinic Health System, Madison (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 (August 19, 2026)
  • Joondalup Drive Bridge, Perth, Western Australia, Australia (August 19, 2026)
  • Matagarup Bridge, Perth, Western Australia, Australia (August 19, 2026)
  • Mount Street Bridge, Perth, Western Australia, Australia (August 19, 2026)
  • Northbridge Tunnel, Perth, Western Australia, Australia (August 19, 2026)
  • Sky Ribbon, Perth, Western Australia, Australia (August 19, 2026)
  • Trafalgar Bridge, Perth, Western Australia, Australia (August 21–22, 2026)

Canada

Alberta

  • Calgary Tower, Calgary, Alberta, Canada (August 20, 2026)

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 (August 20–23, 2026)
  • WINNIPEG Sign, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (August 20–23, 2026)

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 (August 20, 2026)

Ireland

County Cork

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

County Dublin

  • Casino Marino, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland (August 20, 2026)
  • Collins Barracks, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland (August 20, 2026)
  • Custom House, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland (August 20, 2026)
  • Department of Education (Marlborough Street), Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland (August 20, 2026)
  • Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Kildare Street), Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland (August 20, 2026)
  • Farmleigh Water Tower, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland (August 20, 2026)
  • National Concert Hall, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland (August 20, 2026)
  • National Library of Ireland, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland (August 20, 2026)
  • National Museum of Ireland, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland (August 20, 2026)
  • Phoenix Park Roundabout, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland (August 20, 2026)
  • Wolfe Tone Monument, St. Stephen's Green, Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland (August 20, 2026)

County Kilkenny

  • Kilkenny Castle, Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland (August 20, 2026)

County Tipperary

  • Rock of Cashel, Cashel, County Tipperary, Ireland (August 20, 2026)

 

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.