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The City of Huntsville Recognizes A State of Teal

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Related Documents:
A State of Teal Flyer 2016
Huntsville Proclamation

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 HonorableTommy Battle, Mayor of the City of Huntsville, has declared September Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Huntsville. On hand to accept the proclamation were representatives of the Lilies of the Valley support group based in Huntsville, Alabama. Click the Documents link to view the proclamation.

Many buildings in the Huntsville area will be lit in teal in observance of this awareness campaign.

Thanks to the City of Huntsville and Mayor Battle 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)