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How Cervivor is Making a Difference

At Cervivor, we believe that advocacy is a crucial step towards creating change and improving the lives of those affected by cervical cancer. Our community members are empowered to make a difference through various advocacy levels, from individual to policy-level efforts. In this blog post, we’ll highlight examples of how Cervivor has participated in different types of advocacy.

Individual or Self Advocacy

  • Sharing personal stories and experiences to raise awareness about cervical cancer and its impact.

  • Encouraging friends and family to get screened for cancer and vaccinated against HPV.
  • Educating those impacted by cervical cancer to:
    • Seek a second opinion when needed.
    • To be aware of and engage in shared decision-making with their healthcare providers to ensure informed and empowered medical choices.

Organizational and Community Advocacy

  • Partnering with cancer and health-mission organizations to amplify our message and expand our reach.
  • Collaborating with healthcare providers to improve access to cervical cancer screening, vaccination, treatment, and survivorship phases throughout the continuum of care.

  • Organizing local events and fundraisers to support cervical cancer awareness.
  • Building relationships with community leaders to promote education and screening initiatives like our Black Cervix Chat and #Screen4Me. 

Policy and Legislative Advocacy

  • Supporting legislation that funds research and education initiatives related to cervical cancer.
  • Creating awareness through city and state awareness proclamations.

  • Advocating for policies that increase access to cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccination like Representative Kathy Castor’s “PREVENT HPV Cancers Act” in 2021 and again with its expansion in 2023.
  • Leading the discussion at the Biden Cancer Moonshot White House Cervical Cancer Forum during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month (and beyond) to:
    • Raise awareness about the importance of education, prevention, early detection, and treatment.
    • Spur action among policymakers, healthcare providers, and the general public to prioritize cervical cancer prevention and care.

Support Advocacy

  • Creating a safe and supportive community for individuals to share their experiences and connect with others through various intersectionalities. 

Through these various levels of advocacy, Cervivor is making a tangible impact in the mission to end cervical cancer. By empowering our community members to take action, we are creating a ripple effect of change that will ultimately lead to a future where cervical cancer is a thing of the past. Won’t you join us in our mission to make a difference?

PRESS RELEASE: Cervivor Founder & Chief Visionary, Tamika Felder To Speak At The White House For The Biden Cancer Moonshot Cervical Cancer Forum

MARYLAND, January 25, 2024 – Tamika Felder, Founder and Chief Visionary, invited to moderate at the Cervical Cancer Forum at the Biden Cancer Moonshot initiative hosted at the White House on Thursday, January 25th, 2024.

“The 2024 American Cancer Society Facts and Figures Report estimates nearly 2 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer and cervical cancer is on the rise for those in their 30’s and 40’s,” said Tamika Felder, Founder and Chief Visionary of Cervivor. “Cervical cancer is preventable with vaccination, screening, and early treatment. We need to raise awareness across the nation to prevent it from taking more lives.”

Leaders, advocates, and survivors will gather to have crucial discussions on the future of women’s health. The public is invited to tune into the opening session from 10:00 AM – 11:45 AM ET. Tune into the live stream: https://www.youtube.com/live/G9rv95jydKA.

“This isn’t just a meeting; it’s a historic moment where we – the advocates, patients, and survivors – sit alongside leaders of the national Cancer Moonshot initiative,” says Felder, “Let’s rewrite the future of women’s health, one powerful conversation at a time!” Those interested in learning more about Cervivor are encouraged to visit www.cervivor.org.

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Cervivor, Inc., [email protected]