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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 Gary Waters, Mayor of the City of Pelham, presented a proclamation declaring September Ovarian/Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Pelham at the City Council meeting on Monday, August 17. On hand to accept the proclamation will be Pelham residents and ovarian cancer survivors Tammy Anderson and Hope Long, along with and A State of Teal committee member, Jennifer Smiley.

In addition to the proclamation, many Pelham businesses along Highway 31 will be lighting up in teal to raise awareness to this important initative.

For more information about A State of Teal and to learn more about the symptoms of GYN cancer, visit our website at www.AStateOfTeal.org.