Annual Lung Cancer Awareness Gala 2025, Charlotte, NC


We had the privilege of capturing LiveLung’s 2025 Lung Cancer Awareness Month Celebration, an inspiring evening held at the Courtyard by Marriott Waverly in Charlotte, NC. The event brought together survivors, caregivers, advocates, and medical professionals for a Monte Carlo–themed night honoring hope, community, and the remarkable milestone of Dusty Donaldson’s Journey Across America. With a mix of heartfelt storytelling, elegant details, and vibrant energy, the celebration offered powerful moments that deserved to be preserved with care—and Shihan Chinthaka Photography was there to document every meaningful scene with professional, high-quality event coverage.

A group sits together at a round table during an event with drinks and snacks.
A group of people socializing and laughing together at an indoor event.
People mingling at a social event in a modern indoor venue with dark carpet and bright lighting.
Group of people playing board games and socializing at tables in a dimly lit room with warm lighting.
People gather around a casino gaming table with blue felt while a dealer in blue interacts with guests.
Large group of people posing together in a panoramic photo with a blue wall backdrop.
Large panoramic group photo of attendees seated in rows at a formal event in an indoor venue.
A group of people posing together in front of a blue wall at a professional event.
A group of people standing together with raised hands in celebration at an indoor event.
A group poses together against a blue backdrop with a decorative tree logo.