Cancer Wellness Foundation of Central Alabama

09/04/2025

We are so grateful to Long-Lewis Automotive Group of Prattville for choosing the Cancer Wellness Foundation of Central Alabama as the beneficiary of your “Pie a Manager” fundraiser! 🥧💙

Your team’s creativity and willingness to take a few pies in the face for a cause made such a fun impact raising over $300 to help provide transportation for cancer patients in Autauga County.

Special thanks to Ryan Ware, General Manager, and Brittany Parrott, Community Relations Coordinator, for presenting the check to Carol Gunter, Executive Director, and April Jones, Board Vice President.

And of course, a big thank you to Rob Giroux and Brad Mulligan for being such great sports in the name of supporting cancer patients. We are so appreciative of the entire Long-Lewis family for standing with us in our mission to ensure no one faces cancer alone.

08/09/2025

So thankful for Women of Hope, Montgomery, Al! We are able to help breast cancer patients throughout central Alabama with their generous donation.

Women Of Hope (WOH) of Montgomery has established a partnership with the Cancer Wellness Foundation to provide yearly funding that helps offset the expenses of Lymphatic products for breast cancer patients and survivors.

06/27/2025

Grateful Beyond Words 💙

Last night at the Opening Ceremony Boots and Bling Gala for the Zeta Phi Beta South Central Regional Conference, the Cancer Wellness Foundation of Central Alabama was honored to receive a generous $13,500 donation as the chosen ZHOPE (Zetas Helping Other People Excel) project recipient.

This incredible conference, held at the Montgomery Renaissance Hotel and Spa, brings together over 1,200 attendees, representing more than 150 Zeta Phi Beta chapters and 45 Amicae Auxiliaries from across Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Arkansas.

We are deeply thankful to be part of this inspiring event and to partner with such a powerful organization making a real impact. This donation will directly support our mission by providing Chemo Comfort Care Bags to newly diagnosed cancer patients throughout Central Alabama.

Thank you, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., for helping us bring comfort, hope, and healing to those who need it most. 💙🎗️

03/31/2025

Wrapping up our Colon Cancer Awareness Month with one last look at our 2025 Women in Blue! We are so proud of these remarkable women for their dedication in raising funds and spreading awareness about Colon Cancer! 💙

Don't forget to support our Women in Blue with a donation by visiting https://tinyurl.com/y5z469f2

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03/27/2025

45 is the new 50! Don’t wait—take control of your health and schedule your colonoscopy today. Early screening saves lives! 💙

Join us in spreading awareness and making a difference this Colon Cancer Awareness Month.

To learn more or support our Women in Blue, visit https://tinyurl.com/y5z469f2

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03/25/2025

Wishing a very Happy 50th Birthday to Carol! 🎉 For Carol’s big day, she wants to make it extra special by challenging 50 people to donate $50 to support Women in Blue and provide life-saving resources for colon cancer patients.

And while we celebrate Carol’s milestone, don’t forget—45 is the new 50 when it comes to scheduling your colon cancer screenings!

Click to donate now: https://tinyurl.com/yf4zxjcv

03/20/2025

The numbers don’t lie—screenings save lives! Stay informed, spread awareness, and encourage those you love to get screened! 💙

Click to learn more about this initiative or to support our Women in Blue with a donation: https://tinyurl.com/y5z469f2

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03/18/2025

A simple screening could save your life. Colon cancer is one of the most preventable cancers when caught early. Don’t wait—talk to your doctor today! 💙

Click to learn more about this initiative or to support our Women in Blue with a donation: https://tinyurl.com/y5z469f2

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03/14/2025

It’s time for another 2025 Women in Blue feature, highlighting a woman making a big impact in our community that has teamed up with the Cancer Wellness Foundation of Central Alabama to raise funds and bring awareness to the importance of during

Meet Dr. Amy Fernow…

"I am honored to be a part of the Women in Blue campaign to raise awareness for colon cancer. As a breast surgeon, I see the impact of cancer on patients and their families every day. Every woman who walks through my door is more than a diagnosis; they are a person with a life, loved ones, and a purpose.

I wear blue because I am committed to supporting those in the community who benefit from early screening for cancer and for those who need support while going through a cancer diagnosis. I am proud to be part of a community where we all come together to support the mission of the Cancer Wellness Foundation of Central Alabama."

To support Amy’s campaign, please donate here: https://tinyurl.com/murxsb4h

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Amy Fernow Women in Blue | Amy Fernow Donate I am honored to be a part of the Women in Blue campaign to raise awareness for colon cancer. As a breast surgeon, I see the impact of cancer on patients and their families every day. Every woman who walks through my door is more than a diagnosis; they are...

03/14/2025

Throughout we are highlighting some incredible women making a big impact across the River Region, who have teamed up with the Cancer Wellness Foundation of Central Alabama to raise funds and bring awareness to the importance of as ambassadors of our 2025 Women in Blue campaign!

Meet Morgan Carter…

"I am honored to be nominated to represent the Cancer Wellness Foundation as a Woman in Blue. I do not have a personal story of cancer, but I do have a personal journey of being deeply affected by those going through oncologic treatments daily. I am a Nurse Practitioner at the Montgomery Cancer Center and it is my joy to care for patients during such difficult times. The Cancer Wellness Foundation helps provide lifesaving treatments to many patients who otherwise could not afford care. Please consider donating to a wonderful cause and help me raise awareness against colon cancer."

To make a donation to on behalf of Morgan’s campaign, visit https://tinyurl.com/5fnbj232

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Morgan Carter Women in Blue | Morgan Carter Donate I am honored to be nominated to represent the Cancer Wellness Foundation as a Woman in Blue. I do not have a personal story of cancer, but I do have a personal journey of being deeply affected by those going through oncologic treatments daily. I am....

03/13/2025

We are excited to introduce another one of our 2025 Women in Blue, during where we are highlighting some incredible women who are making a big impact in our community and have teamed up with the Cancer Wellness Foundation of Central Alabama to raise funds and bring awareness to the importance of

Meet Dawn Railey…

"In late October 2024, I found out that one of my dearest friends in the world had been diagnosed with colon cancer. Until that moment, my life had never really been affected by cancer. A few family members had routine skin cancers removed, and my mom had a small tumor that required surgery, but nothing like the Big 'C' that so many have had to face. Until now.

Tammy quickly went from being stage 3 to stage 4 as colon cancer also became liver cancer. Tammy is family to me. She is one of the ‘ride or die’ women in my life. We go back to Troy State University and the Sound of the South where we met and became lifelong friends, along with Tammie, Margaret, and Abi. The five of us are wildly independent women who share the same heart—a heart that beats with love and devotion for one another, our families, and our Lord.

In November, Carol Gunter reached out to let me know I had been nominated to be one of the 'Women in Blue' with the goal of raising awareness and funds for colon cancer. My answer was an immediate yes. When God thumps you on the head, you need to listen!

Tammy has agreed to let me share her story and journey in hopes someone will benefit from her experience. I am embracing this journey in honor of my friend, Tammy."

To support Dawn’s campaign, please donate here: https://tinyurl.com/ys6sf6h2

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Dawn Railey Women in Blue | Dawn Railey Donate In late October 2024 I found out that one of my dearest friends in the world had been diagnosed with colon cancer. Until that moment my life had never really been affected by cancer. A few family members had routine skin cancers removed, and my Mom had....

03/13/2025

It’s time for another 2025 Women in Blue feature, highlighting a woman making a big impact in our community that has teamed up with the Cancer Wellness Foundation of Central Alabama to raise funds and bring awareness to the importance of during

Meet Marché Johnson…

"Wearing blue for me signifies the resiliency of my own personal experience with colon cancer. My maternal grandmother was diagnosed in 2017 with Stage 4 colon cancer. For months that felt like years I became her sole caregiver at the young age of 33 years old. I am proud to have been able to dedicate my time to my grandmother at the end of her 84 years of life. She passed Sept. 29th, 2018.

I pray this campaign will open up more dinner conversations within households about how to recognize early warning signs. To those families that are currently experiencing this, I sympathize with you; you're not alone. There are support groups available for you.

I’m honored to have the opportunity to serve our community once more by bringing awareness for colore**al cancer through the Women in Blue Campaign. The American Cancer Society estimates that 154,270 people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with colon and re**al cancer in 2025, and 52,900 will die from the disease. New findings also show that the rate of new diagnoses of colore**al cancer in men and women younger than 65 years of age has increased. Prevention is key when dealing with cancer! Regular colonoscopy screening is crucial for early detection and prevention, especially for individuals with family history of colon cancer."

To make a donation to on behalf of Marché’s campaign, visit https://tinyurl.com/5n8zkd79

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Marche Johnson Women in Blue | Marche Johnson Donate Wearing blue for me signifies the resiliency of my own personal experience with colon cancer. My maternal grandmother was diagnosed in 2017 with Stage 4 colon cancer. For months that felt like years I became her sole caregiver at the young age of....