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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 Laura Crandall Brown Foundation is excited to sponsor this awareness campaign for gynecologic cancers.  These include ovarian, cervical, uterine, vaginal, and vulvar cancers.  This is the fifth year since this effort was first established and it is making a great impact across our state.

In accordance with this campaign, The Honorable Kenneth Gulley, Mayor of the City of Bessemer, presented a proclamation declaring September Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Bessemer at the City Council meeting on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at 10:00 a.m.. On hand to accept the proclamation was Tammy Dabbs, ovarian cancer survivor, and Doris Moody, A State of Teal committee member and Laura Crandall Brown Foundation board member.

Thanks to the City of Bessemer and Mayor Gulley for helping us to raise awareness to the symptoms of GYN Cancer!

Visit our website at www.AStateOfTeal.org for more information to view a list of all participating buildings and municipalities.

Additional resources may be found on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/AStateOfTeal) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/AStateOfTeal).

Contacts: Kelly Rice (Chair), Lindsay Giadrosich (LCBF Special Events and Awareness Coordinator), Jennifer Smiley and Doris Moody (www.AStateOfTeal.org/Contact)

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