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It's Hospice Care Week: The Power of Hospice Charity Shops Hospice charity shops play a crucial role in raising the vital funds that enable hospices to continue offering their much-needed services. Every purchase made from a hospice shop directly contributes to the care of those facing life-limiting illnesses, helping ensure that hospices can keep providing the compassionate support they’re known for. When you buy from or donate to a hospice charity shop, you support essential services and promote sustainable living. By choosing upcycled and pre-loved items, you're reducing waste and helping protect the environment. It’s a win-win: caring for our communities while caring for our planet. So, during Hospice Care Week, let's make a difference together. Be a part of this journey: 1. Shop at your local hospice charity store and discover unique treasures. 2. Donate pre-loved items that can be resold to support vital services. 3. Share and educate others about the environmental benefits of upcycling and the life-changing impact of hospice care. Join us in spreading awareness about the importance of hospice charity shops and how every small contribution goes a long way in making a difference. Together, we can support our hospices and help those in need.

The only way for Jazz for Peace to help is for the people in need to understand our program and how it works! 1.JAZZforPEACE has helped over 850 of the world's most outstanding causes because of an incredible funding model called the empowerment tree and it's extraordinarily easy to qualify for as follows: Question 77: "What charity or cause is most likely to get your backing and resources?" ANSWER: Those who follow Easy Guidelines.  Helpful Tip: Never give a Donation link to a Foundation. Foundations have guidelines for funding. For example: JAZZforPEACE firmly believes that the best decision our world could possibly make would be to go from 0% funding for peace to 1%, bringing funding for war down from 100% to 99%. So far we have never met a single person who disagrees. To achieve our goal, we need to fund outstanding causes like you. Follow our easy guidelines which start by submitting your comment to info@jazzforpeace.org Give us your commitment to follow guidelines, not your donation link. Please review this brief video: How to get funds from Jazz for Peace. https://lnkd.in/emKKXcWT

Yesterday the Insight Global DC office came together for an afternoon of Kickball as part of IG's Field Day in support of our charity partner, One World Health. Since becoming partners with OWH in 2020, we have contributed over $3.5 million to support life saving care. We have proudly opened 9 medical "Grit" clinics from Central America to East Africa where over 140,000 patients have received care through our joint efforts. Why Field Day Matters: OneWorld Health is dedicated to establishing permanent, sustainable healthcare solutions in underserved regions across Uganda, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Every dollar raised during Field Day contributes to this vital mission. Our objective? To build 10 clinics by 2025, providing essential care to those who need it most. Field Day 2024 Impact Recap: $140,000+ raised! Employees across the world participated in various activities, all aimed at making a difference Relay for OWH: Nearly 400 employees covered a total of 3,100 miles—representing the distance an average patient travels to reach an OWH clinic. Global Engagement: Offices across the U.S., U.K., Canada, India, and the Philippines participated. No matter the location or time zone, we stood united for healthcare equity.   Thank you to my team in DC and Emalie Freitas for your contributions yesterday to make Field Day 2024 the best one yet!!   Learn More about our partnership with One World Health: https://lnkd.in/eCnR4J4y

We believe in patient autonomy, on everything. If someone comes in and doesn't want an IV, doesn't want fetal monitoring, or whatever it is, that's their right. We trust Iowans to make their own healthcare choices. These choices aren't up to politicians, bureaucrats, or special interests. They belong to individuals, their families, and their trusted physicians. Because if we don't have freedom to control our own bodies, are we truly free? Join us at Iowans for Health Liberty. Support our fundraising efforts to elect candidates who will champion healthcare liberties in Iowa. https://lnkd.in/gDK_3PNA . . . #IA4HL #Iowans4HealthLiberty #HealthcareFreedom #ReproductiveRights #abortionishealthcare #abortionrights #WomensRights #Donate #JoinUs

The Impact of Lung Health Initiatives 🩺 Free health screenings like lung function tests, blood pressure, and glucose checks are lifesaving! According to the World Health Organization (WHO), early detection of health issues can significantly reduce morbidity and mortality rates. Regular screenings help identify potential risks before they escalate, making proactive health management essential. 🌬️ Lung health is often overlooked until something goes wrong. The American Lung Association emphasizes that millions of Americans live with undiagnosed lung conditions. Community initiatives like these provide individuals the opportunity to take charge of their lung health, which is vital for overall well-being. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 15 million adults in the U.S. have been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Awareness and early intervention can make a significant difference. 💡 Medical education and free consultations empower the community with vital knowledge. The CDC states that informed individuals are more likely to engage in preventive health behaviors, leading to improved health outcomes. When you know better, you live better! 🏃♀️ It’s not just about tests—movement matters! The World Health Organization recommends at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week to improve overall health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases, including those affecting lung health. Aerobics, games, and BMI assessments not only promote physical activity but also enhance lung function and capacity. 💪 Preventive care is key to long-term health. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) highlights that routine check-ups, including lung function tests, are crucial for maintaining healthy lungs and overall wellness. Simple steps, like checking your blood pressure and lung function, can significantly improve health outcomes and quality of life. Huge thanks to EOhealth and all the sponsors for making this possible! 🌟 Let’s keep the momentum going! More initiatives like this will help us foster a culture of health and wellness in the Babcock community. Together, we can build healthier, stronger lives! World Health Organization American Lung Association Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute Nigerian Medical Students' Association (NiMSA) NiMSA SOUTHWEST REGION Babcock University Association of Medical Students #LungHealth #CommunityHealth #WellnessMatters #StayHealthy

Looking at the trends in #onlinefundraising, medical campaigns are the most common and most contributed towards. They attract the highest number of donors, followed by funeral campaigns. Interestingly, funeral campaigns generally raise more money compared to medical campaigns. What's your take on this trend? Have you ever supported any medical or funeral campaigns? Share your thoughts and experiences! 💙 #OnlineFundraising #GivingBack #communitysupport

I don't believe I have ever posted here on Linked In before, but this is something near and dear to my heart. Last year I had the unreal privilege to work on a film directed by a filmmaker who's movies were a huge part of my childhood and had a profound influence on the beginning of my love and appreciation for the horror genre and film in general (you could call his films "horror lite" I suppose). Around that same time I joined the board of the Vermont Production Collective because I wanted to make tangible improvements for something I care deeply about here where I live. I want there to be more opportunities, like I had last year, for filmmakers all over the state and for the economy around film to grow and thrive. Vermont has not historically been friendly to film productions. There is no official "film office" or a person to answer the phones for out of state folks wanting to film here. No current database of crew and locations. We have no tax incentives that act as a lure to attract large studios here (which is why they instead would fly their cast to Romania to film a show set in "Vermont") who then spend tens of thousands of indirect dollars to boost up the local economy and businesses in our towns. A big part of what VPC's efforts are focused on is filling that gap. Creating and maintaining that database, ensuring someone is answering the phones. Ensuring that out of state productions can find AND HIRE film industry professionals living in the state. We also have a keen desire to foster and grow our community that is already here. Earlier this week we launched a fundraiser to help bolster our efforts for 2024. Collaborations with local film festivals. Sponsored industry meet ups. Ensuring that the filmmakers and creative industry folks who want to stay here have resources so that they can. This is going to be a big year of transition and growth for film in the state. Working with legislators to lay pathways to create jobs, grow the creative economy and ensure that Vermont has a seat at the table when it comes to the movie making industry. I am truly excited about what the future brings, but like with everything, money is a factor. $1, $10, $100. Literally every dollar earned through this effort matters and makes a difference. Please take a minute to check it out or share with a friend. It would mean a lot. https://lnkd.in/gSt2p3YU

People affected by persistent symptoms and conditions are told that their healthcare is adequate. How come these chronically ill patients need to organise crowdfundings to be able to receive what they consider as adequate care? If you search #longcovid #mecfs #postvac on crowdfunding platforms you get hundreds of results. That’s the fraction of people who have no other option but to beg for money. Money to pay for therapies allowing them to get back a fraction of their lives. It will in most cases not cure them. Because after receiving a diagnosis (at best) the large majority are told nothing can be done. They receive zero treatment, zero support, are sent home to care for themselves. Their lived reality with such postinfectious conditions clashes with the logics, the incentives and rules of our healthcare and social security systems. We dismiss their real needs, ignore and play down their suffering. We don’t prescribe and reimburse their treatments despite laws and rules that off-label therapies must be tried and reimbursed if there is no established option. The funds raised are primarily used to pay for treatments including apheresis and immune adsorption as well as wheelchairs. What world are we living in? Why are journalists not reporting this? Why are authorities looking the other way? Why do politicians not care? We have several examples of children, adolescents and adults who benefit from apheresis, immune adsorption, monoclonal antibody or immune therapy. Why are those treatments not prescribed and reimbursed? https://lnkd.in/e_7JNABw