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09/01/2026

September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month—a time to shine a light on sickle cell disease and the impact blood donations can have on those living with this inherited red blood disorder.

Why Sickle Cell Awareness Matters:
It is estimated that about 1 in 13 Black or African American babies in the U.S. is born with sickle cell trait, and 1 in 365 are affected by sickle cell disease.
Individuals with sickle cell disease may require up to 100 units of blood each year.
Awareness helps reduce stigma, strengthen advocacy and build a supportive community.
Give blood today

08/31/2026

As August comes to a close, take a moment to appreciate everything you've learned, overcome, celebrated, and survived.

Every month teaches us something new about resilience, healing, relationships, purpose, and ourselves.

Some goals may still be in progress—and that's okay. Growth doesn't happen according to the calendar.

As we prepare to welcome September, let gratitude guide your perspective, hope shape your plans, and peace lead your decisions.

The next chapter is waiting, and you are more prepared than you realize.

What's one lesson August taught you that you'll carry into September?

Share your reflection below. 🌸

08/30/2026

National Grief Awareness Day reminds us that grief is a deeply personal journey.

It may come after the loss of a loved one, a relationship, a dream, a job, a season of life, or any significant life change.

There is no right way to grieve, and there is no deadline for healing.

Some days may feel lighter, while others may feel unexpectedly heavy—and both are completely valid.

Healing doesn't require forgetting. Instead, it allows us to honor love while gradually finding hope again.

If you or someone you know is grieving, remember that kindness, patience, and simply being present can provide tremendous comfort.

No one should have to walk through grief alone.

💜 Today we honor those we've loved and those who continue healing.

If you'd like, share the name of someone you're remembering today, or leave a 💜 to encourage anyone walking through grief.

08/29/2026

Feeling healthy is not a reason to skip testing. It is the best possible position to be in when you go. If you spent time in the 29th & Grove area from the 19070s through today, consider getting a free health test today.🧪

For more information, visit clearwaytesting.org/category/information.

08/29/2026

Join us for an important virtual conversation on maternal heart health and the urgent need to address the disparities impacting Black women and birthing people.

Heart disease remains a leading cause of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States, and Black women continue to face disproportionately higher risks and poorer outcomes.

🗓 September 10, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM ET
💻 Live on Zoom

This discussion will bring together a clinician, policy experts, and women with lived experience navigating cardiovascular conditions before, during, and after pregnancy.

Register today join.bwhi.org/sis-protect-your-heart-sept

08/29/2026

If you are in the Kansas City Area

Join us for a FREE community event celebrating Black Breastfeeding Week in partnership with Fathers Assisting Mothers.

📍 Kansas City, MO
🗓️ August 29
🕚 11:00 AM CDT

Scan the QR code to register!

08/29/2026

Know your breast

08/29/2026

We sometimes wait for vacations, promotions, or major milestones before allowing ourselves to feel happy.

But life is often richest in the small moments—morning coffee, meaningful conversations, laughter with friends, quiet evenings, fresh flowers, and peaceful weekends.

Joy isn't something we have to postpone until everything is perfect. It's something we intentionally notice every day.

Today, slow down long enough to recognize the beauty already surrounding you.

What's one simple thing that brought you joy this week? We'd love to hear it! ☀️

08/28/2026

Today we celebrate the quiet power of thoughtfulness.

Being thoughtful isn't measured by expensive gifts or grand gestures—it's found in remembering birthdays, sending encouraging messages, checking in after difficult days, listening without distractions, and simply making someone feel seen.

In a fast-paced world, slowing down enough to think about someone else is an extraordinary act of kindness.

Small moments of compassion often become the memories people cherish most.

Thoughtfulness builds stronger friendships, healthier families, and more connected communities.

💌 What's the most thoughtful thing someone has ever done for you? Share your story—and inspire someone else to pay it forward.