After the Proclamation is issued, write a press release.

• Download the National Lung Cancer Partnership's proclamation press release template to use as a guide.
• Explain why the proclamation was issued and who issued it.
• Provide information about the National Lung Cancer Partnership and why lung cancer awareness is important.
• Include a few lung cancer facts.
• Include quotes from the government official signing the proclamation, from the National Lung Cancer Partnership, and/or from people affected by lung cancer in your community.
• If you will be presenting the signed proclamation to the public, invite the media to cover this event.

Send the press release to the media.

• Send the press release to local newspapers, tv and radio stations.
• Include a copy of the proclamation.

Hold an event to present the proclamation.

• Hold a news conference or public event when the proclamation is signed, inviting reporters and local health organizations.
• Distribute copies of the proclamation to attendees along with information from the National Lung Cancer Partnership (lung cancer fact sheets, brochures, etc.) Request these materials.
• Invite public officials to an existing lung cancer awareness event and publicly recognize them for their role in issuing the proclamation.

Share the proclamation.

• Send the signed proclamation to local health organizations and local government officials, including the mayor or governor; request that they display the proclamation in their offices and on their websites.
• Send it to all your personal contacts and social media groups, briefly explaining why this proclamation is important to the community.