L to R: Elaine Parrish, Mayor Handlon and Rachel Sizemore

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 Marty Handlon, Mayor of the City of Alabaster, presented a proclamation declaring September as Ovarian/Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Alabaster at the City Council meeting on Monday, August 24. On hand to accept the proclamation was Alabaster resident and GYN cancer survivor, Elaine Parrish, along with Rachel Sizemore, family member of Laura Crandall Brown who passed away of ovarian cancer in 2009.

Thanks to Mayor Handlon and the City of Alabaster for their support of our efforts at raising awareness.