Related Documents: Official Press Release - 2015 A State of Teal A State of Teal Flyer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 15, 2015

Contact:  http://www.AStateOfTeal.org/Contact 

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 Rusty Jessup, Mayor of the City of Riverside, will present a resolution declaring September Ovarian/Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Riverside at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. On hand to accept the proclamation will be GYN cancer survivor, Tammy Hayes.

Attached is a formal press release concerning this initiative and a flyer describing its intent.

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