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The actress Laura Dern has played almost too many memorable roles to count: from the hard-edged Renata Klein in
Big Little Lies and the feminist slogan-slinging divorce lawyer in
Marriage Story, to director David Lynch s leading lady in films like
Wild at Heart and
Blue Velvet. She also recently reprised one of her most famous roles as the most capable scientist trying to avert a dino meltdown in
Jurassic Park: Dominion, which is set for release in 2022.
But Dern s latest role as an activist is working with the American Lung Association s LUNG FORCE Walk to raise money for lung cancer research and education. She talked with ELLE.com about her personal ties to the cause, her secret next project, and Lynch s ongoing campaign to get her to shave her head for a role, of course.
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Next week, May 9 – May 15, the American Lung Association in South Carolina will celebrate LUNG FORCE Turquoise Takeover.
The LUNG FORCE initiative s annual Turquoise Takeover unites men and women to raise critical awareness of lung cancer, the nation s #1 cancer killer. South Carolina residents are encouraged to get involved by wearing turquoise, posting to social media and educating themselves about lung cancer. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a stark reminder of the importance of lung health, especially for those with lung diseases. For many with lung cancer, the burden has become more acute, with the pandemic adding more challenges, such as increased risk of complications from COVID-19 and changes or delays in treatment, said MargaretAnn Youngs, development manager for the Lung Association. The pandemic also temporarily delayed access to lung cancer screening for many people at high risk. Among diverse communities who have
JACKSONVILLE, FL | May 6, 2021
Next week, May 9 – May 15, the American Lung Association in Northeast Florida will celebrate LUNG FORCE Turquoise Takeover.
The LUNG FORCE initiative’s annual Turquoise Takeover unites men and women to raise critical awareness of lung cancer, the nation’s #1 cancer killer. Jacksonville residents are encouraged to get involved by wearing turquoise, posting to social media and getting involved with a local event.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has been a stark reminder of the importance of lung health, especially for those with lung diseases. For many with lung cancer, the burden has become more acute, with the pandemic adding more challenges, such as increased risk of complications from COVID-19 and changes or delays in treatment,” said Bethany Webb, development manager for the Lung Association. “The pandemic also temporarily delayed access to lung cancer screening for many people at high risk. Among diverse communities who
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL | May 5, 2021
Next week, May 9 – May 15, the American Lung Association in South Florida will celebrate LUNG FORCE Turquoise Takeover with several events throughout the week.
The LUNG FORCE initiative’s annual Turquoise Takeover unites men and women to raise critical awareness of lung cancer, the nation’s #1 cancer killer. Residents are encouraged to get involved by wearing turquoise, posting to social media and/or participating in one of the many local activations.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has been a stark reminder of the importance of lung health, especially for those with lung diseases. For many with lung cancer, the burden has become more acute, with the pandemic adding more challenges, such as increased risk of complications from COVID-19 and changes or delays in treatment,” said Violet Nikolici Lowrey, MBA, CPRW, CEMC, Director of Student Services for Keiser University - Fort Lauderdale Campus, co-chair of Turquoise Takeover and L