Thanks to Phillip Pritchard and PP's Video Visions for bringing awareness
Tammy Anderson is a survivor of GYN cancer. In this video recordeed on August 29, 2016, she shares her message and encourages everyone to participate in A State of Teal.
American Goes Teal
Thanks to American for their support
American (formerly ACIPCO) publishes a mention of their participation in A State of Teal in their September employee newsletter.
Athens Newspaper Publicizes Proclamation
Mildred's Angels Accept Proclamation
Thanks to the News Courier for reporting on the proclamation presentation by the Mayor of Athens on August 22, 2016.
Jasper Newspaper Covers A State of Teal and GYN Cancer Awareness Month
Thanks to Karen Globetti, Jasper resident and ovarian cancer survivor, and to Cecilia Crandall, mother of Laura Crandall Brown, for providing an interview with reporter Jennifer Cohron.
Read article submitted by reporter Stephen Dawkins providing coverage of the September 6, 2016 Hoover City Council meeting.
Madison County Record Reports on Awareness Campaign
Article submitted by Gregg Parker
See online coverage here of Mayor Troy Trulock's visit to the Lilites of the Valley organization and proclamation presented.
REV Birmingham to Light Downtown Tunnels in Teal
GYN Cancer Awareness Month to Kick-Off in early September
The Laura Crandall Brown Foundation and A State of Teal have joined with REV Birmingham to have the downtown tunnels lit in teal beginning September 6th. See the full article in a recent E-Newsletter published by REV Birmingham by clicking here.
Thanks to Beth Shelburne of WBRC Fox6 for Promoting A State of Teal
Fox6 Anchor Beth Shelburne's August 31 Post Features our GYN Cancer Awareness Campaign
Beth has always been a supporter of the cause for awareness to GYN cancer symptoms. See her online story here.
The Western Star Covers Proclamation Story
Tammy Dabbs, survivor, accepts proclamation from Mayor Gulley
Thanks to Seth Holloway for his coverage of our initiative.
Tuscaloosa News Covers A State of Teal
Sandra Reed Accepts Proclamation on August 23rd and the News is There
Special thanks to Angel Coker for interviewing GYN cancer survivor, Sandra Reed, and publishing an article about our GYN awarness campaign.
Vestavia Voice Attends August 22nd City Council Meeting
Vestavia resident Ginny Bourland and Retired Vestavia Educator Alice Laurendine Accept Proclamation
Read Emily Featherston's story covering the 2016 GYN Cancer Awareness Proclamation issued by Mayor BUtch Zaragoza at the August 22nd City Council meeting by clicking here.
The Contiarc will be lit up the entire month of September
If you drive on highway I-65 in North Birmingham, you will notice a beautiful sight! The large building seen from the interstate will be lit in teal for the entire month of September in honor of A State of Teal and GYN cancer awareness.
Read this following article from the employee newsletter.
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ACIPCO Partcipates in A State of Teal
Teal Lighting Featured in September Newsletter
ACIPCO (American Cast Iron Pipe Company), located on the north side of the city, is participating in a State of Teal by lighting up the large water tower located on the company's plant. Their participation is explained in their monthly newsletter issued on August 27th.
Thanks to ACIPCO for their participation and helping us to spread awareness to GYN Cancer Symptoms during the month of September.
AL.com and Scribblers Publishes Photos/Article
A State of Teal Event held on September 2nd gets coverage
Kayla is hosting an Ovarian Cancer Awareness Event on Saturday, September 13, from 8AM until 5PM at the Verlie B. Collins Recreation Center in Sylacauga. Please join us in learning more about this disease.
Athens Newspaper Covers Ovarian Cancer Awareness Efforts
Mildred's Angels working to bring awareness to Athens Community
Read September 1 article submitted by Jean Cole here.
Roy Williams submits article after August 17 Hoover City Council Meeting
Presentation of proclamation was made by Mayor Gary Ivey to Kelly Rice, Hoover resident and ovarian cancer survivor and Doris Moody, A State of Teal Committee Member.
Sharing more about awareness and the importance of knowing the symptoms!
A State of Teal Chairperson and ovarian cancer survivor, Kelly Rice, was interviewed on ABC 33/40's Talk of Alabama show about our upcoming event and her experience with the discovery of ovarian cancer. Appearing with Kelly was Dr. Monjri Shah, GYN Oncologist with Alabama Oncology. Click below to view their interview.
We appreciate the coverage provided by AL.com providing information to its readers about Mountain Brook's recent proclamation declaring September as GYN Cancer Awareness Month. Click the image to read the full article.
Pictured is Zeke Willis, ASOT Committee Member and Mayor William Bell (click for larger image)
Birmingham Mayor William Bell Presents Proclamation
Representatives present for August 19th City Council Meeting
Homewood Publications Promote A State of Teal
Thanks to Mayor Scott McBrayer for his support!
We are pleased to be mentioned in the Mayor's Minute and in the Homewood Star. Read the article below (on page 7 of this publication).
Village Living Magazine Features A State of Teal
Mayor Lawrence Oden declares September 2 GYN Cancer Awareness Day
Great write-up by Jesse Pease in the September issue of Village living magazine. For the full article and photo, click here.