Health and well-being is at the heart of every strong community. |
This week, let’s give the gift of health and hope. |
The Breast Cancer Research Foundation is one of the CHC: Creating Healthier Communities charity organizations. Their mission is to prevent and cure breast cancer. Highlighting that one in eight women will face breast cancer, their message underscores BCRF’s impact as the world’s largest private funder of breast cancer research—helping drive a 44% decline in deaths over the past 30 years. Join the mission “until one in 8 is none in 8.” Watch full video here. |
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A Family Reunited: Kevon’s Miraculous Adoption Story |
From the very beginning, Kevon faced overwhelming challenges. Born three years ago with Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS), a condition resulting from drug use during his mother’s pregnancy, he had no family to care for him or a stable home. His early years were marred by a lengthy hospital stay due to birth defects, followed by placement in a medical foster home. Despite these hardships, an intervention from a United Way of Greater St. Louis (UWGSL) partner agency led to a life-changing adoption, giving Kevon a loving, supportive family just in time for the holidays.
These challenges are why UWGSL prioritizes providing funding and support to nonprofits like the Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition. Through the Coalition’s Family Finding program, Extreme Recruiter Maddie Bobbitt took on Kevon’s case and was able to connect him with his maternal relatives. In November they made the adoption official at the St. Louis County Family Court – Kevon finally had a place to call home and was able to spend the holidays with a family that loved and cared about him. Explore the full story here. |
Power Play for United Way
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Cheer on the Blues. Strengthen our community. |
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Here’s your chance to cheer on the St. Louis Blues and make a real impact! United Way of Greater St. Louis is teaming up with the Blues for the annual Power Play for United Way on Tuesday, October 28 at 7:15 P.M. when they face the Detroit Red Wings. $6 from each ticket supports more than 1 million neighbors with essential services, and an exclusive auction that day will donate 100% of proceeds to United Way. |
If you have any questions or would like to assist with the campaign, please contact Patricia Zahn, Director of Community Engagement & Outreach at zahnp@umsl.edu. |
University of Missouri–St. Louis
UMSL Month of Community Giving
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St. Louis, MO | 63121 |
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