Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual October observance that has been acknowledged on multiple occasions by local governing bodies in the City of Fairfax and its school district.
The School Board first noted the observance in October 2024, when Mrs. McQuillen recognized it during Board Matters at the October 7, 2024 regular meeting. More formally, on September 30, 2025, the City Council received a proclamation from Mayor Catherine S.
Reed officially declaring October 2025 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Fairfax; the proclamation was presented to the city's Commission for Women and Sophia Nicholas of INOVA, and recipients gifted Mayor Reed and the city council pink yard signs in recognition. The proclamation emphasized early detection, equitable access to screenings, a nearly 90% five-year survival rate, and support for survivors, caregivers, and advocates. At the October 13, 2026 meeting, a council member verbally acknowledged Breast Cancer Awareness Month, noting that a formal proclamation was not being issued on that occasion but that the observance remained important.
What members have said
- Mrs. McQuillen
At the October 7, 2024 School Board regular meeting, Mrs. McQuillen acknowledged October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month during the Board Matters portion of the agenda.
- Mayor Catherine S. Reed
On September 30, 2025, Mayor Reed issued and presented a formal proclamation declaring October 2025 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Fairfax, calling on the community to join activities that increase awareness and help prevent and control breast cancer.
At the October 13, 2026 meeting, Council Member Hall verbally recognized Breast Cancer Awareness Month, noting that while a formal proclamation could not always be issued for every observance, breast cancer awareness is 'certainly one of them' that should not be overlooked.
Positions as recorded in meeting minutes; votes without recorded comment aren’t summarized.
Discussion time
councilcommissionMinutes of named discussion per transcribed meeting, Sep 30, 2025 onward.
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.