CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- When you look to the skies over Chicago in September, you will see teal, which signals Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Starting Friday, several downtown buildings will be turning their lights teal in support of the month.
"Teal is the color of Ovarian Cancer Awareness. TEAL stands for Take Action and Live," said Karen Young, Spokesperson, National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) Illinois Chapter. "This is our 11 years. At least 20 properties in the city, some of the most iconic buildings like the Wrigley Building, Willis Tower, Prudential Plaza will light up teal for awareness for us, so we can shine brightly in the city and make people aware of the symptoms of Ovarian Cancer.
Also, that night, NOCC will light the Chicago skyline TEAL to honor those who have lost their lives to ovarian cancer and the survivors, as well as draw awareness to the importance of early detection.