Related Documents: A State of Teal Flyer 2016

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 Alberto Zaragoza, Mayor of the City of Vestavia, presented a proclamation declaring September Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Vestavia at the City Council meeting on Monday, August 22, 2016. On hand to accept the proclamation was Ginny Bourland, ovarian cancer survivor and Vestavia resident, and Dr. Alice Laurendine, retired teacher from the Vestavia City Schools and ovarian cancer survivor.

In addition to the proclamation, the City will also participate by illuminating the Dogwood Arch (near I-65) and the Sybil Temple at Highway 31 on top of the mountain in teal during the first week of September.

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

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)