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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.

The Honorable William Bell, Mayor of the City of Birmingham, issued a proclamation declaring September as Ovarian/GYN Cancer Awareness Month at the September 1st city council meeting. Present to accept the proclamation was Birmimgham residents Zeke Willis, husband of ovarian cancer survivor, Diane Baer, also a resident and GYN cancer survivor, and Kelly Rice, a 14-year ovarian cancer survivor and the Chair of A State of Teal committee. Mr. Willis addressed the council and shared the importance of being aware of the symptoms of these diseases in order to get early treatment.

In addition to issuing the proclamation, the city will apply teal lighting to illuminate City Hall during the entire month of September. Many buildings in the surrounding downtown area will be lit in teal as well. Visit our website to get a complete listing of all buildings to be lit in teal during the month of September.

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