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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, Jimmie Stephens, President of the Jefferson County Commission, presented a proclamation declaring September Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month in the County Commission meeting on August 25, 2016. On hand to accept the proclamation was Kelly Rice, ovarian cancer survivor and Doris Moody, A State of Teal committee members. Both Mrs. Rice and Mrs. Moody are Laura Crandall Brown Foundation board members. Mrs. Rice is the chairperson for the A State of Teal campaign.

Thanks to the the Jefferson County Commission and Jimmie Stephens and his confidential assistant, Tara Serio, 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)