Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month has been recognized at two separate municipal bodies in Fairfax.
On October 7, 2024, School Board member Mrs. McQuillen verbally acknowledged October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month during the Board Matters portion of a regular School Board meeting. More formally, at the September 30, 2025 City Council meeting, Mayor Catherine S.
Reed presented an official proclamation designating October 2025 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Fairfax. The proclamation was presented to the city's Commission for Women and to Sophia Nicholas of INOVA. The proclamation text highlighted the importance of self-exams, regular screenings and mammograms, equitable access to affordable care, and the role of a supportive network of survivors, caregivers, advocates, and health care providers.
At the 2025 presentation, a representative (introduced as Janelle) offered remarks on behalf of the organization and gifted Mayor Reed and the City Council pink yard signs to encourage community participation in Breast Cancer Awareness Month activities.
What members have said
- Mrs. McQuillen
On October 7, 2024, Mrs. McQuillen acknowledged October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month during the Board Matters segment of the School Board's regular meeting.
- Mayor Catherine S. Reed
On September 30, 2025, Mayor Reed formally proclaimed October 2025 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Fairfax, presenting the proclamation to the Commission for Women and Sophia Nicholas of INOVA, and calling on the community to join activities to increase awareness and help prevent and control breast cancer.
Positions as recorded in meeting minutes; votes without recorded comment aren’t summarized.
History
Filled dots are actions on this topic; open dots are mentions.
- Oct 7, 2024School Board · item 6Board Matters
Mrs. McQuillen acknowledged October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month during Board Matters.
- Sep 30, 2025City Council · item 3bProclamation: Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Proclamation presented to the Commission for Women and Sophia Nicholas of INOVA acknowledging October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Fairfax.