L to R: Mayor Trulock, Marjorie Bermudez, Pam Hendrix and the Bermudez Family (click for larger photo)

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. The Lilies of the Valley Support Group are also supporting this effort in the north Alabama area.

In accordance with this campaign, Madison's Mayor Troy Trulock, presented a proclamation declaring September Ovarian/Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Madison at the City Council meeting on Monday, August 10, 2015. On hand to accept the proclamation were ovarian cancer survivors Marjorie Bermudez and Pam Hendrix of the Lilies of the Valley Support Group and members of Marjorie's family who were there for support. Marjorie's grandson Paulo made a Lilies banner and held it up during the meeting. 

We are grateful to the City of Madison for their support of our efforts to raise awareness to the symptoms of these diseases and the need for research and support of women and families who have been affected.