L to R: Tiffany Crawford, Mayor McBrayer and Cheryl Bourn (click for larger image)

Related Documents: A State of Teal Flyer 2016 Official Press Release A State of Teal 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 Scott McBrayer, Mayor of the City of Homewood, presented a proclamation declaring September Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Homewood at the City Council meeting on Monday, September 12, 2016. On hand to accept the proclamation was Tiffany Crawford and Cheryl Bourn, Homewood residents and GYN cancer survivors.

In addition to issuance of the proclamation, Homewood City Hall will be lit in teal during the month of September to raise awareness.

Thanks to the City of Homewood and Mayor McBrayer 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)