L to R: Kelly Rice and Mayor Alexander

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 Tommy Joe Alexander, Mayor of the City of Irondale, issued a proclamation declaring September Ovarian/Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Irondale at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, August 18. On hand to accept the proclamation was Kelly Rice, A State of Teal Chairperson and 14-year ovarian cancer survivor.

Thanks to Councilman Craig Sanderson for sponsoring this proclamation and to the City Council of the City of Irondale for their support of our initiative.