Events

Make-A-Wish Foundation’s World Wish Day

Today, we are lighting up the Morrison Bridge along with other landmarks around Portland blue in honor of all past, present, and future wish kids on World Wish Day, the day our organization was founded. The Oregon chapter was founded in 1983 and has since granted over 5,000 wishes for local children

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Peoples Awareness

In remembrance of Missing & Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP), Multnomah County will illuminate the bridge and waterways Red on MMIP Day, May 5th, to bring visible awareness to the ongoing crisis of the disappearances and killings of American Indian and Alaskan Native peoples.

American Lung Association

The American Lung Association’s LUNG FORCE initiative unites America to raise critical awareness of lung cancer, the nation’s leading cancer killer. During Turquoise Takeover Week, landmarks and buildings turn turquoise to honor those living with and impacted by lung cancer.

World Lupus Awareness Day

Our mission is to educate the public and inform the medical community about lupus, to advocate for earlier life-saving diagnosis, to support people with lupus and to collaborate with government/foundations to fund research toward a cure.

American Lung Association

The American Lung Association’s LUNG FORCE initiative unites America to raise critical awareness of lung cancer, the nation’s leading cancer killer. During Turquoise Takeover Week, landmarks and buildings turn turquoise to honor those living with and impacted by lung cancer.

Central City Concern’s 45th anniversary

Helping people find home, regain health and move toward long-term stability and success.

Children’s Tumor Foundation

Shine a Light on NF is an initiative that brings global NF awareness into local communities by lighting up buildings, bridges, and other architectural icons in blue and green. NF (Neurofibromatosis) is a group of genetic conditions that cause tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body.

Commemorating 30 Years of the Portland Spirit

Join us in celebrating Portland Spirit's 30th anniversary with a sunset cruise highlighting Portland's finest. Locally owned since 1994, don your 90s attire and join us! All ticket proceeds support two local non-profits: Willamette Light Brigade and Weird Portland United.

Honoring National Cancer Survivor Month

June is National Cancer Survivor Month and Providence Cancer Institute is shining a purple light on the Morrison Bridge to honor all those affected by cancer. It’s time to celebrate milestones during treatment and beyond, and recognize those who have provided support. Let’s #FINISHCANCER together!

World Caring Day

CaringBridge is a no-cost, nonprofit health platform that surrounds family caregivers with support while they care for a loved one on a health journey. We offer tools to share and document a health journey, simplify care coordination, and connect caregivers with a supportive community.