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What can I say that is not been said? Heads up! Ostrich heads out of the sand! The human race is in serious trouble as deadly bacteria have outsmarted antibiotics because they are clever and we are so eager for a quick fix that we have taken antibiotics that are meant to kill bacteria. Unfortunately, they do not work on viruses. As many of you know, I spent three years fighting and barely surviving a deadly bacterial infection called C. Difficile. We work together as a nonprofit organization lobbing our Congress people working towards trying to find and develop new targeted antibiotic drugs, and understand the microbiome, so that no others will end up dying as the result the lack of antibiotic protection for a serious infection. We need your help. We need donations in order to continue to do the work that we have done over the past 10 years it has been remarkable. It has led in no small part to some new biologic treatments and it has brought awareness to millions of people around the world who never even knew that an infection like CDF existed until someone they knew passed from it. Please, please, considering making a donation to a nonprofit organization, where you know the money is only going to serve the human population, and protect our future. Every bacterial infection is part of this crisis!

Today is World Parkinson's Day and April is Parkinson's Awareness Month 🌷 A few fast facts: 💡 There are 1 million people in the U.S. living with Parkinson's. ✳ The primary risk is age. 🧠 There is no cure. For those of us with family affected by Parkinson's, it's not just about knowing facts. We become fierce advocates eager to learn about treatments, excellent listeners helping find individualized ways to improve our loved one's day-to-day, and unwaveringly committed to fast-tracking progress toward a cure. Help put Parkinson’s in the past. Donate today: https://bit.ly/3UcDGFB

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month and it's important to understand the impact of this disease. Did you know that nearly one million people in the U.S. are living with Parkinson's disease? Shockingly, this number is expected to rise to 1.2 million by 2030. Parkinson's is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer's disease, and nearly 90,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with PD each year. Additionally, an estimated 4% of people with PD are diagnosed before age 50, and men are 1.5 times more likely to have Parkinson's disease than women. Let's support the organizations that are fighting to find a cure. Check out the wonderful work being done by the Michael J. Fox Foundation, the Parkinson's Foundation, and the Davis Phinney Foundation. Learn more about their initiatives and how you can help make a difference. #ParkinsonsAwarenessMonth #MichaelJFoxFoundation #ParkinsonsFoundation #DavisPhinneyFoundation

It brings me great joy to launch our 'A Little Pitta Love' campaign in support of Coeliac Awareness Month. 💜 Sadly there are a lot of misconceptions still about coeliac disease, hence why Coeliac Awareness Month is hugely important for raising awareness and educating people that coeliac disease is a serious autoimmune condition and not an allergy. When someone with coeliac disease eats gluten, their body attacks its own tissues and causes gut damage. 1 in 100 people in the UK have coeliac disease, yet alarmingly only 36% of people have a medical diagnosis. Our campaign aims to raise awareness and support the work that Coeliac UK is doing to reach the estimated 500,000 people in the UK who might be living with debilitating symptoms and seeking answers. Our goal is to raise £26,000 for Coeliac UK by donating 20p from every limited edition purple pack of stone baked pittas sold across major UK retailers in the month of May. #spreadalittlepittalove #coeliacawarenessmonth

When you give to the Rotary Foundation, you're not just making a donation; you're investing in a brighter future for communities around the world. Here’s why your support matters: Global Impact: Your contributions help fund projects that tackle critical issues like disease prevention, clean water access & education for all. Local Empowerment: Rotary empowers local leaders & communities, ensuring that projects are sustainable & tailored to the specific needs of those they serve. Fighting Polio: The Rotary Foundation has been pivotal in the fight against polio. With your help, we’re closer than ever to eradicating this disease once and for all. Networking & Collaboration: Join a global network of passionate individuals dedicated to making a difference. Your donation connects you to a community of changemakers! Transparency & Accountability: The Rotary Foundation is known for its commitment to transparency, ensuring that your donations are used effectively & responsibly.

We’re 9 years old! 😁🎉 It’s been nine years since Barry Knowles and Jo Morris, our Founders, started the not-for-profit you see today. We have evolved a lot over the years…do you know our story? Reflections was originally started as a support group over coffee and cake as there was nothing else available for those affected by mesothelioma. We are immensely honoured to have supported and comforted hundreds of people affected by asbestos-related diseases, especially mesothelioma, during this time. Our team has lived experience, so we know the profound impact of having someone there who truly ‘gets’ what a mesothelioma diagnosis means. With 4000 people dying each year from asbestos-related diseases, we want to reach as many people as we can, but we are limited by what we can do as we receive no government funding. If you would like to help support people and families affected by this devastating disease, please consider making a tax-deductible donation. 💙 Sponsor a Hope Companion, our new support resource, for someone in a rural or regional area: $250. 💙 Sponsor a Support call: $50. 👉https://lnkd.in/es5n_9QG Raising asbestos awareness, supporting those affected, and reducing the ongoing impact of asbestos on the community is what drives us each and every day. We look forward to a day when asbestos is just a memory, and we are incredibly grateful to have you all along for the ride with us. 💙 #asbestos #charity #notforprofit #mesothelioma

It's that time of year. 🏀March Madness🏀. In order to make sure you are contributing to the most unproductive week of the year in Corporate America, you need to have several brackets to follow when the games start. So why not enter our bracket challenge and help fight for a cure for Type 1 Diabetes? Here's how it works: 1. Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gy4Vjtnu 2. Group name: Jennifer’s Team JDRF Password: bogart 3. Each bracket is $25 - Remember, it's for charity💙. You can pay by making a donation on my Team JDRF donation page: https://lnkd.in/gUViWury or sending me Venmo https://lnkd.in/gDwkjumu or @Jennifer-Bogart-1 5. Scoring: We'll follow ESPN.com's scoring system. 6. First, second and third place winners will be awarded a prize. https://lnkd.in/gVsDAQhm

Today, we unite in solidarity to observe #LongCOVIDAwareness Day. This day holds profound significance for countless individuals worldwide. We stand together in spirit and purpose, recognizing the extensive impact of SARS-CoV-2. This day serves as a beacon in our collective efforts to raise awareness and bolster support for those living with persistent symptoms following COVID-19 infection. To learn more about OMF supported research studies addressing the complexities of #LongCOVID, visit https://ow.ly/hcbi50QUAc1. We are actively working to raise additional funds to continue these critical studies. We all need this research now, and we need your help today so that millions can return to health tomorrow. Consider making a donation today to support our ongoing efforts 👉 https://ow.ly/jKmo50QUAkW.

Day 42: Hope For a Future That Holds a Cure Alström Angels is a charity that helps raise money for #AlströmSyndrome research, teaches people about this rare disease, and supports families who are affected. Let's help them make a difference today! What is Alström Syndrome? Alström Syndrome is a very rare disease that affects every part of the body. It's passed down through families and was first described in 1959. Sadly, most children with this disease don't live past their teenage years because of serious health problems. It affects people from all walks of life. Support Alström Angels Today! Every dollar helps! Your support can fund research and give hope to families dealing with this tough disease. Together, we can make a big impact, one small step at a time. Become a Guardian Angel: Support Alström Angels 👉 https://lnkd.in/giGzCZ5Q Learn More About Alström Syndrome: What is Alström Syndrome? 👉 https://lnkd.in/gyBauaeW Make a Donation: Donate Now 👉 https://lnkd.in/gY8A5wbB Let's work together to bring hope and find a cure for Alström Syndrome! What can you do today to help? Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gkvxbMc7 P.S. Want to get involved? If this resonates, repost, to share with others ♻️ and follow Javy Martinez for more in the future.

Crescent Hotels & Resorts and the Williams Family have come together to match donations up to $1,000 to the JDRF Mid-Atlantic Chapter 💙 JDRF One Walk 💙 TODAY! I’m raising money for the JDRF One Walk because I believe in a world without type 1 diabetes (T1D). T1D is a serious autoimmune disease that impacts millions of people and cannot be prevented or cured – YET! People who live with T1D regularly monitor their blood-sugar level, inject or infuse insulin through a pump, and carefully balance those doses with eating and daily activities to prevent uncomfortable, and even dangerous, side effects. Every single day. JDRF is leading the fight against T1D by funding research, advocating for policies that accelerate access to new therapies, and providing a support network for millions of people around the world impacted by T1D. But they can’t do it without our support. If you feel so inclined, I hope you will support this great cause! No donation is too small, and every dollar truly makes a difference. Thanks for helping us reach our team goal! https://lnkd.in/eSiFDyMW