PAINT THE WORLD BLUE
Paint the World Blue is the easiest way to get involved in Mesothelioma Awareness Day! On September 26th, wear blue and encourage others in your family, workplace, neighborhood, school, and community to wear blue as well. GO ALL OUT! Decorate your porch, dress up your pets, paint your face, make a sign. Some people even dye their hair blue! Take a ton of pictures and share them on your social media and spread mesothelioma awareness.
Mesothelioma is a rare cancer. We may be a small community but that doesn’t determine the power of our voice. Tell your story and how mesothelioma has affected you, your family, and your community. Fill everyone’s social media feeds with blue and break the stereotypes of mesothelioma and show the importance of mesothelioma awareness.
LIGHT THE WORLD BLUE
We can also light up the night in mesothelioma blue as well by getting landmarks and buildings in our cities and towns to bring awareness to mesothelioma. Different buildings and landmarks that might be able to help us out include, but are not limited to, bridges, skyscrapers, university buildings, Ferris wheels, tourist attractions, museums, ballparks, and amusement parks.
Action Items:
- IDENTIFY LANDMARKS NEAR YOU
To start, use a search engine to figure out what landmarks are near you or drive around at night to see which buildings have lighting capabilities. - ASK FOR LANDMARK TO BE LIT UP BLUE
Search “light up _________ request form.” This may lead you somewhere, but if not, you can usually contact your city government through a contact form on their website to determine if any city-owned buildings are available for illumination. Some city governments are eager to help with this project because they will be able to publish this event on their website. (If asked on the form for the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization sponsoring it, please mention the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation and use our website curemeso.org). Contact our Communications Manager, Melissa Gerard at [email protected] for help or questions. Use the sample request letter at the button below if needed. - TELL US THE STATUS OF YOUR APPLICATION (submitted, confirmed, denied)
Email Melissa at [email protected] to let her know of progress with your submissions
We will keep track of confirmed landmarks below so you can see what buildings near you are to be lit.
Light the World Blue 2026
| State | City | Building, Bridge, Landmark Name |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | Minneapolis | Lowry Ave Bridge |
| Minnesota | Minneapolis | Capella Building |
| Minnesota | Minneapolis | 1-35 W Bridge |
| Bowling Green | Kentucky | WKU Campus |
| Nashville | Tennessee | City Hall |
