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Related Documents: Official Press Release A State of Teal Flyer

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 Sonny Posey, Mayor of the City of Jasper, presented a proclamation declaring September Ovarian/Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Jasper at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 1. Survivor Karen Globetti, a Jasper resident, along with Cecilia Crandall, mother of Laura Crandall Brown, who died of ovarian cancer in December 2009, accepted the proclamation from Mayor Sonny Posey. Pictured left to right is Linda Hyche, Karen Hyche, Cecilia Crandall, Mayer Posey and Karen Globetti.

See article in the Daily Mountain Journal for more information.