Vestavia City Council and Mayor presenting proclamation to Ginny Bourland and her children View more pictures

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 Butch Zaragoa, Mayor of the City of Vestavia, and the Vestavia City Council presented a proclamation declaring September Ovarian/Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Vestavia at the City Council meeting on Monday, August 24. On hand to accept the proclamation was Vestavia resident and GYN cancer survivor, Ginny Bourland and her children, Will and Bella, and husband Shea. Click the view more pictures link to see additional photos from the presentation.

In addition to issuing the proclamation, the Dogwood Arch near the I-65 exit ramp will be lit during the first week of September.

Thanks to the City of Vestavia for their support of our awareness efforts.