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Turning Fireworks into Action

This 4th of July, as we celebrate freedom and independence, we’re reminded that freedom also means healthcare for everyone. The recent news about the Big Beautiful Bill is undoubtedly difficult for many Americans to process right now. However, we want to emphasize that this is not a defeat – it’s a call to action.

Cancer doesn’t discriminate, and neither should access to care. Thousands are still unable to get life-saving screenings or HPV vaccines due to cuts to programs like Medicaid and the Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention Program. 

Let’s turn fireworks into action:

  • Share your story with us at www.cervivor.org
  • Speak up for HPV vaccination and preventive screenings
  • Advocate for access to healthcare by contacting your elected officials

We must stay informed, empowered, and continue advocating for the causes we care about. We must stand up and show up for each other every single day.

We must stay informed, empowered, and continue advocating for the causes we care about. We must stand up and show up for each other every single day. 

We are not powerless; we have voices that can create change. Our stories can educate others, and our collective momentum can propel us forward. 

One crucial way to make our voices heard is by exercising our right to vote. By doing so, we can continue to push for the changes we want to see. 

Let’s keep moving forward – together. We are Cervivor, and every life matters.

Remembering Holly Lawson

Today we are remembering a shining light within our community, Holly Lawson. 

Holly Lawson at Cervivor School 2017 Delray Beach, Florida

Holly elevated our Cervivor community with her fierce commitment to making sure her voice was heard. She never wavered in her advocacy and she always lifted others in the process. She connected with and inspired so many that we felt it important to share those memories today.

Holly Lawson 1978 – 2020

Holly’s Southern charm made her so likable and approachable; she naturally drew you in and captivated you with her activism towards making this world better. She worked hard to expand Cervivor’s reach, always knowing that the power of our collected stories made a difference. She mentored many in our community and always said that Cervivor gave her story ‘wings’.   

HPV Roundtable: https://cervivor.org/the-national-hpv-vaccination-roundtable-2018/

One thing Holly never shied away from was sharing the true realities of cancer and cancer side effects. She was always her authentic self and her voice and messages resonated with so many. 

“I want my story and even my pain to inspire others.” 

Holly Lawson

Holly & Dilators: https://cervivor.org/dilators-after-cervical-cancer/

Cancer Broke My Cup: https://cervivor.org/cancer-broke-my-cup/

As we take time today to remember our friend and fellow advocate, we do so with equal parts joy and sorrow. Joy for what Holly gave us while she was here. Joy for all that we carry in our hearts and in our mission. And sorrow for knowing that cervical cancer continues to take our sisters, friends, aunts, mothers, grandmothers, our loved ones.

Holly left us a legacy of inspiration and dedication to ending cervical cancer that we will carry forward. Please share your memories of Holly with us.