10/13/2026
Breath of Remembrance is a national student art and storytelling initiative sponsored by the American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative (ALCSI). They are hosting an art competition for students in grades 7–12 across the United States to honor people affected by lung cancer through creativity while raising awareness about the importance of early detection and screening.
Students can submit original creative work in any medium, including visual arts, theater, singing, music, dance, spoken word, film, or multimedia. Each participant will also create a short advocacy video sharing their artwork, the story behind it, and an educational message about lung cancer screening.
Competition details:
Eligibility: U.S. students in grades 7–12
Submission deadline: November 7, 2026
National virtual showcase: November 14, 2026
Awards: Scholarship prizes and recognition for student submissions
Competition website: https://breathofremembrance.wixsite.com/breathofremembrance
Learn more about ALCSI: https://www.alcsi.org/
The mission of the American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative is to increase awareness of and access to lung cancer screening for individuals at high risk for lung cancer.
