When more people recognize teal as the official color of ovarian cancer awareness, area residents Arlene Morrison and Chuck Sulkowski have done their job. In five towns on Long Beach Island and in Stafford Township this year, teal ribbons at town halls, businesses and other spots are showing September is the national awareness month for the disease.

This is the third year since the two leaders launched county-wide efforts for the 15-year-old nationwide Turn the Towns Teal campaign.