Happy New Year and Happy Cervical Cancer Awareness Month from Cervivor Inc!

Join us in welcoming a new year, we at Cervivor Inc. are excited to kick off Cervical Cancer Awareness Month!

This month is especially significant for us as we celebrate a major milestone: 20 years of advocacy, awareness, and support.

Celebrating 20 Years of Cervivor: A Journey of Advocacy, Awareness, and Support

Over the past two decades, Cervivor Inc. has been dedicated to making a difference in the lives of cervical cancer survivors, patients, and their loved ones.

Our organization has come a long way since its inception, and we’re proud of the strides we’ve made in:

Advocacy
We’ve worked tirelessly to raise awareness about cervical cancer, its prevention, and the importance of screening and vaccination. Our advocacy efforts have helped shape policies and programs that support cervical cancer prevention and treatment.
(Photo: Cervical Cancer Day on the Hill)

Education
We’ve developed and disseminated educational resources, including retreats, webinars, and online and printed materials, to empower individuals with knowledge about cervical cancer, its risks, and its management.
(Photo: Cervivor School 2023, Seattle, WA)

Community-Building
We’ve created a supportive community of cervical cancer patients, survivors, and their loved ones, providing a safe space for sharing experiences, asking questions, and finding comfort in the company of others who understand the journey.
(Photo: Communities of Color Retreat, Cleveland, OH)

Follow along throughout the month to learn more about the organization’s history, accomplishments, and what we plan on doing next! 

Take Action This Month

As we celebrate Cervical Cancer Awareness Month and our 20-year anniversary, we invite you to join us in taking action!

  • Share Your Story: We want to hear from you! Share your personal experience with cervical cancer, whether you’re a survivor, a caregiver, or a loved one. Your story can help inspire and educate others. Submit your story through our website.
  • Spread Awareness: Join the conversation by utilizing our co-branded social media toolkit and include hashtags #CervivorTurns20, #CervicalCancer, and #Cervivor.
  • Attend Cervivor Events: There’s something for everyone! Join us at one or all of our specially curated events to connect with others and grow the community!
  • Give Back: Sign up to host your own fundraiser or product drive to benefit Cervivor or donate personally to further drive our mission of educating and empowering individuals impacted by cervical cancer!


Together, let’s continue to raise awareness, support one another, and work towards a cervical cancer-free future.

Happy New Year and thank you for being part of the Cervivor community!

Amplifying Voices for a Cervical Cancer-Free Future

As we closed out National Cancer Survivors Month in June, Cervivor launched its own Patient Advocacy Month in July serving as a critical initiative that fuels our mission to end cervical cancer. This dedicated month highlights the significance of patient advocacy and empowers survivors, thrivers, and community supporters to join forces in the mission to end this preventable disease.

Patient advocacy is the backbone of the Cervivor organization. It’s the passion and dedication to ensuring that patients’ voices are heard, their needs are met, and their rights are respected. It’s about creating a platform for patients and survivors to share their stories, receive support, and access necessary resources. Patient advocacy is the catalyst for change, driving policy reforms, research advancements, and community engagement.

Patient advocacy is vital because it:

  • Humanizes the Statistics: Behind every cervical cancer diagnosis, there’s a face, a story, and a family. Patient advocacy puts a personal touch on the numbers, reminding us that every life and every story matters.
  • Breaks Down Barriers: Advocacy helps bridge gaps in healthcare access, education, and support, ensuring that no one faces cervical cancer alone.
  • Drives Progress: By amplifying patient voices, we push for innovative research, improved treatment options, and evidence-based policies.
  • Cultivates Community: Patient advocacy builds a network of patients, survivors, thrivers, and supporters, creating a safe space for connection, healing, education, and empowerment.

This Patient Advocacy Month, we invite you to:

  • Share Your Story: Write, post, or video-share your experience with cervical cancer or your support for the cause.
  • Wear Teal and White: Show your solidarity by donning teal and white attire, accessories, or ribbons. Bonus points if you join us on Tuesdays throughout the month (or year). Use hashtags #Cervivor #CervicalCancer #TealandWhiteTuesday.
  • Get Involved: Participate in local events, fundraisers, or awareness campaigns.
  • Fundraise or Donate: Support Cervivor’s mission and programs, helping us amplify patient voices and create a cervical cancer-free future.

This month, we’ll rise as a collective force, ensuring that every individual affected by cervical cancer receives the support, resources, and care they deserve. Join us in this critical effort, and let’s make a difference – one voice at a time.

Get involved today and help us create a future where no one faces cervical cancer alone!