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Organizations Come Together to Support Lung Health

Organizations Come Together to Support Lung Health, COVID-19 Relief

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Today, the American Lung Association in South Carolina is recognizing several local organizations that are investing in lung health and supporting the

The annual Lip Sync For Lungs features four local celebrities performing lip sync and dance routines in an epic show-down to win the title of Lip Sync Battle Champion. Our Lip Sync For Lungs event has a new venue and theme! This year's Lip Sync For Lungs Battle VI: LIPSTOCK Edition will be held outdoors at Firefly Distillery with a festival theme complete with food trucks and artisan vendors. Grab your bellbottoms and get ready for an unforgettable live and pre-taped show featuring lip sync videos from your favorite local celebrities and hosted by Geoff Richardson and Ryan Becknell. Live celebrity judges include Zandrina Dunning, David Hast and Mike Seekings.

“Fighting to end lung disease must be a collaborative effort,” said David Hast, Sales Manager for Audi Charleston and Celebrity Judge for this year’s event. “It is humbling to see all of these local businesses come together to support our mission of ending lung disease, help us fund educational programs to assist people with lung disease and advocate for clean air for all.”

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“We are so appreciative of all of our sponsors,” shares Margaret Ann Youngs, Director of Development for the Lung Association. “Our collaboration with Audi Charleston and our other sponsors helps us provide vital support to the Charleston community and residents throughout South Carolina.”

Lip Sync for Lungs Live Battle VI sponsors include:

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Money raised from Lip Sync for Lungs Live Battle VI will fund the Lung Association’s efforts to end lung cancer and lung disease, as well as support the organization’s COVID-19 Action Initiative to address COVID-19 and protect against future respiratory virus pandemics.

Lip Sync For Lungs Live Battle VI, presented by Audi Charleston, will take place March 10th at Firefly Distillery. Tickets are $40 and include admission to the show and evening’s festivities. Ticket price will increase to $55 on the day of the event. Visit LipSyncForLungs.org for more information and to purchase tickets.

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About the American Lung Association

The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research. The work of the American Lung Association is focused on four strategic imperatives: to defeat lung cancer; to champion clean air for all; to improve the quality of life for those with lung disease and their families; and to create a tobacco-free future. For more information about the American Lung Association, a holder of the coveted 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and a Gold-Level GuideStar Member, or to support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) or visit: Lung.org.

American Lung Association

1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586-4872) Lung.org

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