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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, Terry Oden, Mayor of the City of Mountain Brook, presented a proclamation declaring September Ovarian/Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Mountain Brook at the City Council meeting on Monday, August 10. On hand to accept the proclamation was Jennifer Smiley, A State of Teal committee member and daughter of Mary Anne King who died of ovarian cancer. Pictured is Mayor Oden along with Mrs. Smiley.

In addition to the issuance of the proclamation at the council meeting, the city will also don teal ribbons bearing the A State of Teal logo on trees around the city to raise awareness to this important initiative.

Thanks to the City of Mountain Brook and Mayor Oden for supporting our efforts to raising awareness to the symptoms of GYN/Ovarian Cancer.