Valdosta Chapter JJOA

09/03/2026

September is National Su***de Prevention Month—a time to lead with compassion, strengthen awareness, and remind one another that every life has value and every story matters.

The Sweet, Sweet Southeastern Region encourages our families and communities to Check In. Listen. Support. Reach Out. Sometimes a conversation, a listening ear, or simply being present can make a meaningful difference.

You matter.
You are not alone.
Help is here.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis or thoughts of su***de, call or text 988 to connect with the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

Together, we can help create communities rooted in hope, connection, and care for all children and families.

***dePreventionMonth

09/03/2026

09/03/2026

🩸 Together, We Save Lives! ❤️💛

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and the Valdosta Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. is encouraging our community to recognize the lifesaving power of blood donation.

For individuals living with sickle cell disease, blood transfusions can be an essential part of treatment. For children battling cancer, donated blood and platelets can provide critical support throughout treatment and recovery.

For our community, this is also a reminder of the importance of diverse blood donors. Your decision to give can make a meaningful difference for a patient and family when they need it most.

❤️ Give blood. Give strength. Give hope.
💛 Give blood. Give time. Give tomorrow.

Schedule a blood donation appointment and encourage a friend or family member to join you. One simple act can have an extraordinary impact.

Together, we raise awareness. Together, we save lives.

09/02/2026

September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month, a time to elevate the stories of those living with sickle cell disease and recognize the research and care helping to change lives.

For St. Jude survivor Lakia Baldwin, living with sickle cell disease has meant navigating serious health challenges while refusing to let the disease define what is possible for her life.

From participating in pioneering sickle cell research at St. Jude as a child to becoming an entrepreneur, advocate and participant in ongoing clinical research, Lakia has transformed her experiences into purpose, using her voice to help others while continuing to live fully.

Read more about Lakia’s journey and the lifesaving sickle cell research happening at St. Jude: https://www.stjude.org/inspire/series/storied-lives/lakia-baldwin-sickle-cell-disease-survivor-story.html

09/02/2026

Let’s go Valdosta Chapter JJOA !! 🩷💙🩷💙

WELCOME TO THE 2026–2027 PROGRAM YEAR!

Class is officially in session at JACK AND JILL UNIVERSITY, and the Sweet, Sweet Southeastern Region is ready for another year of Elevating Excellence!

As we return Back to the Basics, we’re recommitting ourselves to the pillars that keep our beloved organization strong:

PROGRAMMING that develops future leaders
SERVICE that strengthens our communities
ADVOCACY that amplifies our collective voice
CHILDREN who remain at the heart of everything we do

From 52 chapters across the Southeastern Region, our mothers, fathers, teens, and children are ready to learn, lead, serve, and make an impact together.

The doors to Southeastern Hall are open, the banners are flying, and a new year of excellence has begun!

Here’s to an incredible 2026–2027 Program Year filled with purpose, sisterhood, service, leadership, and unforgettable Jack and Jill memories.

We Are One. We Are the Sweet, Sweet SER and we are ELEVATING EXCELLENCE!

Long Live Jack and Jill!