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Join Us During Cervical Cancer Awareness Month (CCAM) 2026

Empower the Storytellers. Honoring 21 Years of Impact.

January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and in 2026, Cervivor is proud to celebrate a powerful milestone: 21 years of survivor-led advocacy, education, and change.

That’s right: we’re legal! And we’re just getting started.

This year’s theme, Empower the Storytellers, honors the voices that have always been at the heart of progress: patients, survivors, and advocates who transformed personal experience into a global movement.

For more than two decades, Cervivor has proven that stories save lives, shape policy, and change outcomes.

Our 2026 Theme: Empower the Storytellers

Before cervical cancer was widely discussed, survivors were told to stay silent.
Before there were headlines, survivor stories were the data.

Empower the Storytellers celebrates the courage it takes to speak up, and the impact those voices have had on patients, public health, and prevention worldwide.

This January, we are:

  • Amplifying survivor voices in all forms
  • Showing how storytelling fuels healing, education, and advocacy
  • Igniting and sustaining the storytellers who carry this work forward

The Reality of Cervical Cancer

Each year, over 600,000 people worldwide are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and hundreds of thousands die—most in low- and middle-income countries where access to screening and treatment remains limited.

Behind every statistic is a real person with a family, and a future interrupted.

Cervical cancer is unique in that it is largely preventable, yet it continues to devastate lives due to misinformation, stigma, and inequitable access to care.

That reality is unacceptable.

Why Storytelling Matters

For 21 years, Cervivor has shown that storytelling:

  • Brings medical data to life
  • Reduces stigma and shame
  • Corrects misinformation about HPV and cervical cancer
  • Encourages screening, vaccination, and early detection
  • Influences policy, guidelines, and global elimination efforts

We cannot eliminate cervical cancer without the voices of those who have lived it.

What to Expect During CCAM 2026

Throughout January, Cervivor will deliver a robust mix of storytelling, education, and engagement, including:

Survivor-Led Storytelling Challenge

A social media challenge inviting survivors to share their cervical cancer stories in multiple ways throughout the month—building connection, courage, and community.

🎉 LIVE WEEKLY ACTIVATIONS: Empower the Storytellers!

This January, we’re bringing our 2026 theme, Empower the Storytellers, to life with a series of powerful weekly live events during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. These activations are all about YOU—our community of survivors, advocates, and changemakers—and the stories that connect, heal, and inspire action.

Whether you’re ready to share your journey, learn how to refine your message, or just soak up the energy of this amazing movement, there’s something for everyone. Join us, bring a friend, and let’s make this the most unforgettable CCAM yet!

📅 WEEK 1: What Storytelling Does for Patients

🗓  Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1pm
🎥 Event: The Storytelling Party – A Live Community Livestream
 📍 Platform: Facebook Live or  Zoom
 ✨ What to Expect: Join Chief Visionary Officer Tamika Felder, Storytelling Strategist Roshanda Pratt, and fellow Cervivors for an uplifting afternoon of real stories, laughter, love, and emotional connection.
💬 Why It Matters: Our voices heal. When we share, we show others they’re not alone.
📣 How You Can Join: Tune in live, drop a comment, and share your own #MyCervivorStory.
🎯 Goal: Grow our community and invite more survivors into the movement.

📅 WEEK 2: What Storytelling Has Done for Public Health

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🎙 Event: The Power of Stories to Shift Data – LinkedIn Live Panel
 📍 Platform: LinkedIn Live

🎤 Special Guest: Public health leaders
✨ What to Expect: A live conversation exploring how survivor voices have literally changed how cervical cancer is screened, understood, and talked about in the medical world.
💬 Why It Matters: Stories shift policy and save lives.
📣 How You Can Join: Watch live, ask questions, and share with your professional networks.
🎯 Goal: Bring together survivors, professionals, and advocates and spotlight your impact.

📅 WEEK 3: Igniting the Storytellers

🗓 Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
🏛️ Event: The Cervical Cancer Summit Powered by Cervivor 8:30 am – 5 pm ET + Evening Reception at 6:30 pm ET
📍 Platform: In-person at The National Press Club, Washington, D.C. and Vital Voices Partnership

✨ What to Expect: A full day of inspiration, workshops, storytelling celebration, and connection with an evening reception to toast 21 years of Cervivor impact at Vital Voices Global Partnership Headquarters!
💬 Why It Matters: Storytelling is powerful but it requires fuel. This day is about reigniting your fire and fueling your voice for the road ahead.
📣 How You Can Join: RSVP and secure your spot.
🎯 Goal: Deepen community bonds and raise vital support for Cervivor’s future.

📅 WEEK 4: How Storytelling Fuels Advocacy

🗓  Tuesday January 27, 2026 at 12 noon (Zoom)
📘 Event: Cervivor School Presents: Tell Your Story Workshop
 📍 Platform : Zoom (registration required)
✨ What to Expect: A 60-minute interactive session led by Tamika Felder and trained Cervivor School facilitators.
💬 Why It Matters: You don’t need a stage to make an impact. Learn how to shape your story for advocacy, media, policy, or just deeper confidence.
📣 How You Can Join: Register in advance and come ready to write, reflect, and connect.
🎯 Goal: Empower new and seasoned storytellers to speak out with purpose.

Get Ready to Show Up, Speak Out, and Shine!

  • Every activation is a chance to connect with your Cervivor community, raise awareness, and make a real difference. Mark your calendar, register when links go live, and help us spread the word!
  • Let’s make 2026 a year where every story is seen, every voice is heard, and every storyteller is empowered. 💙

Our Vision for the Future

Cervivor remains committed to a world where:

Knowledge is Power
Everyone has access to accurate information about prevention, screening, and treatment.

There Is No Shame—Only Support
Survivors are met with compassion, community, and understanding.

Healing and Hope Are Possible
Innovation and equity drive better outcomes for all.

Cervical Cancer Is Eliminated
Through collective action, survivor leadership, and sustained advocacy.

Join the Movement

During Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and all year long, Cervivor invites you to be part of this work.

You can:

  • Participate in our storytelling challenge
  • Register for virtual and in-person events
  • Share educational content across your networks
  • Host a local meetup or awareness activity
  • Support survivor-led advocacy and programs

👉 See our CCAM 2026 Calendar of Activities

👉 Download the CCAM 2026 Calendar (PDF)

CCAM Storytelling Challenge + Events Calendar Updated 010126.pdf

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👉 Register for Upcoming Events 

Get Involved

There are opportunities big and small:

  • Stay Informed: Follow Cervivor on social media
  • Be an Influencer: Use our 2026 co-branded social media toolkit
  • Take Action: Register for events, workshops, and livestreams
  • Start Conversations: Wear Cervivor gear or host a Wear Teal & White Day
  • Amplify Awareness: Pitch local media using our press kit

Cervivor Manifesto

We Are Cervivor.

We are patients, survivors, and thrivers.
We are a community of love, support, and compassion.

We are motivators, advocators, educators, and changemakers.
We are brave, resilient, and visible.
We are the faces of cervical cancer.

We are Cervivor.
And we are unstoppable.

Graphics & Hashtags

When sharing during CCAM, please use one or more of the following hashtags to connect your voice to the larger movement:

#EmpoweringTheStorytellers #Cervivor #CCAM #EndCervicalCancer
#CervicalCancerAwareness #WeAreCervivor #IamCervivor
#endSTIgma #StirrupStories #PapRallyRun

Keep Connected

Stay connected with Cervivor throughout CCAM and beyond: