Ways to Raise Awareness about the NCCC and HPV/Cervical Cancer in Your Community

1.      Writing to Magazines/Newspapers/Radio Stations to tell them about Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

2.      Share personal story in a news release

3.      Press releases to "Mommy Groups"

4.      TV News story

5.      Bring information back to community

6.      Fundraisers

a.      Walks

b.      Dinners

c.      Fashion Show

d.      Under Wear March

e.      Casual Friday's at work

f.       Local bands- free concerts- attendees purchase tickets- proceeds go to NCCC

g.      Pin up party

h.      Champagne Brunch

7.      Start local chapter of the NCCC

8.      Hand out information cards on HPV/Cervical Cancer

9.      Speak to Greek system at local colleges in community

10. Bring information back to laboratories

11. Booth/Info at Farmer's markets

12. Set up booths at health fairs

13. Talk to girls middle school/ high school sports teams

14. Tee-shirts

15. Filming a documentary following a women going through treatment

16. Partner with other local groups (cancer networks)

17. Get local hospitals/doctors offices involved

18. Get doctors involved for "Free Pap Test Day"

19. Talk to people on the street

20. Letters to local corporations for fundraising/sponsorships

21. Creating a "BUZZ" within your work environment

22. Barnes and Nobles book fair- NO COST- hand in certificate, % of $$ goes to NCCC

23. Create jewelry with NCCC angel on- proceeds go to NCCC

24. Internet Blogs/Myspace

25. Calling friends in "high places"

26. Publish books and additional articles