Landmarks across the globe "Go Orange" for COPD Awareness Month

Miami (November 2, 2026) - In honor of COPD Awareness Month in November, 79 landmarks across the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom will illuminate orange to raise awareness of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

More than 30 million Americans are affected by COPD, yet approximately half remain undiagnosed. COPD, which includes chronic bronchitis and emphysema, can be caused by genetic factors and exposure to lung irritants, including tobacco smoke and air pollution.

"Each landmark illuminated in orange represents an opportunity to spark awareness, encourage conversations, and help more people recognize the signs of COPD," said Jean Wright, M.D., MBA, CEO of the COPD Foundation. "With millions of people living with undiagnosed COPD, increasing awareness is critical. These orange lights serve as a powerful reminder that earlier diagnosis, advances in treatment, and continued research can help people breathe better and live healthier lives."

Landmarks illuminating orange in November include iconic sites such as Niagara Falls on November 18 for World COPD Day, as well as:

Alabama

• The Retirement Systems of Alabama, Mobile (November 30)
• The Retirement Systems of Alabama, Montgomery (November 30)

Alaska

• JL Tower, Anchorage (November 9)

Arkansas

• Union Plaza Building, Little Rock (November 18)

Arizona

• Gilbert Water Tower, Gilbert (November 10)
• Mayo Clinic, Phoenix (November 20)

California

• San Diego Convention Center, San Diego (November 18)

Delaware

• Legislative Hall, Dover (November 18)

Florida

• Curtis Hixton Waterfront Park, Tampa (November 13)
• City of Tampa City Center, Tampa (November 13)
• Brorein St. Bridge, Tampa (November 13)
• Fortune Street Bridge, Tampa (November 13)
• Kennedy Blvd. Bridge, Tampa (November 13)
• Platt Street Bridge, Tampa (November 13)
• Tampa Riverwalk, Tampa (November 13)
• Old City Hall, Tampa (November 13)
• PCB Wheel, Panama City (November 8 & 23)
• Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville (November 20)

Indiana

• Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Bridge, Fort Wayne (November 2)

Iowa

• The Depot, Ottumwa (November 30)

Massachusetts

• Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge, Boston (November 1)
• Longfellow Bridge, Boston/Cambridge (November 1)
• Fore River Bridge, Weymouth (November 1)
• Burns Bridge, Worcester (November 1)
• John E. Cox Memorial Bridge, Lowell (November 1)
• Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge, Fall River (November 1)
• Gillette Stadium, Foxborough (November 18)

Maryland

• M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore (November 18)

Minnesota

• Lowry Avenue Bridge, Hinnepen (November 1)
• I-35W Bridge (November 10)
• Capella Tower/Tower Crown, Minneapolis (November 16)
• France Avenue Median, Edina (November 16-18)
• Mayo Clinic, Rochester (November 20)

Missouri

• St. Louis Science Center, St. Louis (November 23)

New York

• Mid-Hudson Bridge, Highland (November 16-17)
• Niagara Falls (November 18)
• Helmsley Building, New York City (November 21)
• Peace Bridge, Buffalo (November 23)

North Dakota

• Alerus Center, Grand Forks (November 1)

Ohio

• Terminal Tower, Cleveland (November 15)

Oklahoma

• Skydance Bridge, Oklahoma City (November 27)

Pennsylvania

• One Liberty Place, Philadelphia (November 16-17)
• PECO, Philadelphia (November 16-17)
• Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia (November 16)
• Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia (November 17)

Texas

• City of Houston (November 23-24)

Washington

• Columbia Center, Seattle (November 10)

Wisconsin

• Mayo Clinic, various locations (November 20)

Australia

• Council House, Perth (November 4)
• Trafalgar Bridge, Perth (November 4)
• Joondalup Drive Bridge, Perth (November 6)
• Matagarup Bridge, Perth (November 6)
• Mount Street Bridge, Perth (November 6)
• Northbridge Tunnel, Perth (November 6)
• Sky Ribbon, Perth (November 6)
• Great Northern Highway Port Hedland, Perth (November 6)
• Perth Station, Perth (November 8-10)
• Caboolture Administration Building, Caboolture (November 17-18)
• Humpybong Creek Fountain, Redcliffe (November 17-18)
• Redcliffe Administration Building, Redcliffe (November 17-18)
• Scarborough Seat at Scarborough Beach Park, Scarborough (November 17-18)
• Kurilpa Bridge, Brisbane (November 18)
• Neville Bonner Bridge, Brisbane (November 18)
• Sir Leo Hielscher Bridges, Brisbane (November 24)
• Bolte Bridge, Melbourne (November 24)
• CityLink Sound Tube, Melbourne (November 24)
• Royal Australian Mint, Canberra (November 25)
• The Bell Tower, Perth (November 26)

Canada

• CN Tower, Toronto, Ontario (November 24)

New Zealand

• Hawera Water Tower, Hawera (November 6-8)

United Kingdom

• King's Lynn Corn Exchange, King's Lynn, England (November 3)
• The Albert Clock, Barnstaple, England (November 3)
• St. Edmundsbury Cathedral, Suffolk, England (November 9)
• Perth Bridge, Perth, Scotland (November 13)
• St. Paul's Church, Perth, Scotland (November 13)
• Tower 42, London, England (November 18)
• Bridewell, Magherafelt, Northern Ireland (November 18)
• Burnavon, Cookstown, Northern Ireland (November 18)
• Ranfurly House, Dungannon, Northern Ireland (November 18)
• Nottingham Council House, Nottingham, England (November 20)

For more information about how to get involved with COPD Awareness Month activities and become a lung health champion, visit copdfoundation.org.

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About the COPD Foundation The COPD Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to help millions of people live longer and healthier lives by advancing research, advocacy, and awareness to stop COPD, bronchiectasis, and NTM lung disease. The Foundation does this through scientific research, education, advocacy, and awareness to prevent disease, slow progression, and find a cure. For more information, visit copdfoundation.org, or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

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