Sunshine Health Shines Brightly on Celebrity Event to End Lung Cancer

Today, the American Lung Association in Tampa is recognizing Sunshine Health for their investment in lung health and supporting the American Lung Association by sponsoring the Lip Sync for Lungs Live Battle VI, as the Rock and Roll Sponsor.

The Lip Sync for Lungs, taking place tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 18 at Higgins Hall, provides the unique opportunity for local celebrities to execute epic lip sync performances to songs of their choice, all to win the top spot of Lip Sync Battle Champion.

“This is one of my favorite events,” said Duenna Dorsett, Vice President of Provider Engagement for Sunshine Health. “It is a high-energy environment where professionals can step out of their comfort zone in a unique way while supporting a great cause and our partners at the American Lung Association.”

“Through events like the Lip Sync for Lungs, we are able to fund our work to improve air quality, educate residents on lung health and COVID-19, and help people who live with lung disease,” said Steven Riddle, Executive Director for the American Lung Association. “But we can’t do it alone. Our partnership with Sunshine Health helps us provide vital support to the Tampa Bay community and residents throughout Florida. From funding asthma education, to providing resources to those living with lung cancer, this support makes people’s lives better every day.”

Sunshine Health has been a longtime partner of the Lung Association through their volunteer program and financial support. Significantly, Sunshine Health’s support of Lip Sync For Lungs has allowed the Lung Association to take the event to the next level. Since the Lip Sync for Lung’s inception six years ago, Sunshine Health’s support has been a foundation for assisting to raise over $200,000 locally to support the Lung Association’s efforts to defeat lung cancer, champion clear air, improve the quality of life for those with lung disease and their families, and create a tobacco-free future.

“Sunshine Health is committed to transforming the health of our communities, one person at time. We do this by providing quality, equitable care that our members deserve, and by supporting the communities where our members and many of our employees live and work,” said Dorsett. “The American Lung Association’s work to support clean air and healthy lungs affects us all. We are proud to be the Rock and Roll sponsor of Lip Sync for Lungs.”

This year’s celebrity lineup will include:

· Emcee – Maureen Famiano, MEFMedia

· Performers

1. Sister Agatha Frisky & The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
2. Atlas Aviation
3. Tina Newby

Celebrity judges will evaluate each of the performances. This year’s celebrity judges are Sybil Stanonis, Richard Boisvert and Kristina and Kirby Lavallee.

For more information on the 6th annual Lip Sync For Lungs taking place on January 18th at Higgins Hall, and tickets please visit LipSyncforLungsTampa.org

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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, which has a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator and is a Platinum-Level GuideStar Member, or to support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNGUSA (1-800-586- 4872) or visit: Lung.org

About Sunshine Health

Headquartered in Broward County and with offices across the state, Sunshine Health is among the largest healthcare plans in Florida. Offering coordinated care and a network of support for our members, Sunshine Health is transforming the health of the community, one person at a time. Sunshine Health is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a diversified, multi-national healthcare enterprise. We offer government-sponsored managed care through Medicaid, Long Term Care, the Health Insurance Marketplace (Ambetter), and Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans (Wellcare). Our specialty plans include the Child Welfare Specialty Plan serving children in or adopted from the state's Child Welfare system; the Serious Mental Illness Specialty Plan for people living with serious mental illness; and the Children's Medical Services Health Plan, operated by Sunshine Health on behalf of the Florida Department of Health for children and adolescents with special healthcare needs.

For more information, visit SunshineHealth.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter @SunHealthFL.