L to R: Jennifer Smiley, Joy Pederson, Malisa Hester and Mayor Hall

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September is National Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month. In accordance with the need to raise awareness to these types of cancer, their impact on Alabama, the need for research and improved screening tests, and support for women battling these diseases, a major initiative was established to encourage cities and businesses across the state to participate in "A State of Teal." 

The CanSurvive GYN Cancer Support Group, the Laura Crandall Brown Ovarian Cancer Foundation, and  the Norma Livingston Ovarian Cancer Foundation are excited to announce their collaboration by launching this awareness campaign for gynecologic cancers.  These include ovarian, cervical, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar cancers.  This is the fourth year since this effort was first established and it is making an impact across our state.

In accordance with this campaign, the Honorable Mark Hall, Mayor of the City of Helena, presented a proclamation declaring September Ovarian/Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Helena at the City Council meeting on Monday, August 17, 2015. On hand to accept the proclamation were Helena resident and GYN cancer survivors Malisa Hester and Joy Pedersen, as well as A State of Teal committee member and Helena resident, Jennifer Smiley.

In addition to issuing the proclamation at the council meeting, the Mayor is supporting efforts to raise awareness in the City by authorizing the lighting of the Buck Creek Bridge and the Municipal Center.

We appreciate the support of Mayor Hall and his cooperation in raising awareness in the City of Helena during the month of September.