Dear Cervivor Community, Friends, and Partners,
As we come to the close of 2025, my heart is full of gratitude. Because of you, the year was filled with moments of courage, connection, and collective strength. Cervivor is not just an organization—it is a community rooted in support, resilience, and purpose.
This year also marked Cervivor’s 20th anniversary—a milestone made possible by survivors’ bravery, advocates’ dedication, and your unwavering support. Twenty years in, our mission is not slowing down. It is only growing stronger!
Before we step into what’s next, here are a few highlights of what we accomplished together this year:
2025 Highlights
- CCAM and Tell 20, Give 20 Launch: During January 2025’s Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and Cervivor’s 20th year, we hosted a powerful Cervical Cancer Summit in Washington, D.C., and launched the Tell 20, Give 20 campaign to spread awareness and sustain vital programs.
- Patient Resource Magazine Partnership: This summer, Patient Resource released a special cervical cancer issue in partnership with Cervivor, Inc., with support from Pfizer. Available free in clinics nationwide and for purchase online, the guide delivers life-saving information while spotlighting Cervivor and its community.
- GCAM and #TealAndWhiteTuesdays: Throughout Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month—and all year long—our digital campaigns expanded reach, visibility, and education. Every week, #TealAndWhiteTuesday amplified survivor voices and kept our cause at the forefront.
- Cervivor School 2025 – Kansas City, MO: This September, we trained more motivated survivors to lead awareness, prevention, and education efforts in their communities. Cervivor School continues to grow the next generation of informed, empowered advocates.
- Communities of Color Retreat and Impactful Outreach: Advocacy training paired with action in New Orleans this October, with a one-day retreat for survivors of color followed by an outreach event where dozens of local residents received free cervical cancer screenings.
- World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day: Alongside global partners, including Nigeria’s First Lady and healthcare pioneer Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, Cervivor helped make history by joining a World Economic Forum–led call to action for the inaugural observance on November 17, 2025—elevating cervical cancer elimination worldwide.
- Strategic Partnerships: We strengthened prevention and health equity efforts alongside partners including the Chesapeake Baysox, Vaccinate Your Family, St. Jude Children’s Research Center HPV Cancer Prevention Program, Triage Cancer, Prevent Cancer Foundation, Louisiana Cancer Prevention and Control, Cancer Support Community, the American Cancer Society, the National HPV Vaccination Roundtable, and the National Cervical Cancer Roundtable.
But even as we honored meaningful milestones and breakthroughs—from gold-standard studies confirming the life-saving power of the HPV vaccine to Australia being poised to become the first country to eliminate cervical cancer—we also held space for loss.
Some beloved members of the Cervivor community are no longer physically with us, and their absence is deeply felt. Their impact, however, remains woven into everything we do—motivating our work and strengthening our commitment to end cervical cancer.
Because of this unshakable foundation, Cervivor is entering 2026 focused, prepared, and ready for deeper impact.
How You Can Help Us Move Forward
Here are two meaningful ways you can help us finish the year strong:
- Make January Matter: Tell 20, Give 20
Even during a time of shrinking funding, your generosity has powered our Tell 20, Give 20 campaign to $27,232 toward our $40,000 goal—and we’re still going!
- Tell 20: Share Cervivor resources with 20 people to spread awareness about screening, prevention, and support.
- Give 20: A $20 gift fuels education, advocacy, and programs that support patients, survivors, thrivers, and caregivers.
Donate, share, and tag us with #Tell20Give20.
2. Join Us: 2026 Cervical Cancer Summit
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month kicks off with the 2026 Cervical Cancer Summit Powered by Cervivor, Inc. on January 23, 2026, in Washington, DC (with virtual options).
Clinicians, researchers, advocates, and survivors will come together to focus on:
- Advances in research and treatment
- Improving patient care and support
- Policy and advocacy efforts
- Innovative partnerships and community engagement
Registration is open through January 23 to attend in person ($135) or virtually ($90). Highlights include a free, interactive 2026 Scavenger Hunt with prizes, a special Women’s Health Reception featuring dinner and networking, and the launch of our 20th Anniversary Commemorative Magazine!
Location: The National Press Club, 529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor, Washington, DC 20045
Hotel Room Block: Crowne Plaza Hotel – The Hamilton, 1001 14th St. NW, $159 a night (January 22–24, 2026). Parking is $69 a night. Book by December 31, 2025.
(Note: Ticket price does not include hotel accommodations. If you are experiencing a financial hardship, please email [email protected] to request a registration fee waiver.)
Empowered by survivorship and driven by advocacy and collaboration, we hope you’ll join us to move the mission forward.
Bring on 2026!
As we close this year, know this: You are helping expand a movement that honors the past, supports the present, and fights for a future where cervical cancer no longer takes lives.
Thank you for believing in this mission. Thank you for showing up with your voices, your resources, and your hearts. And thank you to our industry partners who help keep everything moving forward.
Here’s to an empowering new year ahead!
With deep appreciation,
Tamika L. Felder
Founder & Chief Visionary, Cervivor, Inc.