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We’re making progress toward our goal for #NTXGivingDay! Help grant more wishes by donating now. Medical research reveals that wishes provide physical and emotional benefits that can give children with critical illnesses a higher chance of survival. Wishes are catalysts for hope - profoundly effective in fueling a child's drive to defy the odds and push toward tomorrow. Give now: https://lnkd.in/gCNMNSjz

Generosity is the gift that keeps on giving. Of course we know that giving is a benefit to those who recieve. But, as it turns out, it's also a gift to those who give! Here's a few ways generosity benefits the giver: 1) Greater satisfaction. Research shows that the more we volunteer for those in need, the more likely we are to feel a sense of purpose and improved self-esteem. 2) Lower risk of depression. Studies show that when we support others, we're less likely to fall into depressive symptoms like lack of energy or sadness. 3) Better overall health. Research has shown that those who volunteer have less belly fat, better cholesterol and lower blood sugar levels. 4) A longer life. Studies show that those who volunteer are less likely to have heart attacks or suffer from heart disease. Give the gift of generosity to yourself when you give to Autism Home Base! Donate here: https://lnkd.in/d-iJSpMS

Creating Suicide Safe Communities - for the next 8 days any donation you make will be doubled, until we hit £5k. It really is that simple! 546 people died by suicide last year in the West Midlands. We understand that education, awareness, training, reducing stigma and collaboration with the local community are critical to suicide prevention. This is why we have designed a bespoke, targeted training programme for frontline services in the community to ensure we are reaching the most at-risk groups with effective, proven suicide prevention support and long-term interventions to actively reduce suicides and create educated, empowered, suicide-safe communities. https://lnkd.in/eYqSKiDT Big Give #Kind2Mind

Friends and Family: Imagine that you are an expecting parent doing what they often do: buying clothes that will be too quickly outgrown; stocking up on diapers; and making list of names. You go to what should be another routine check-up to see how you or your partner is progressing. Your doctor comes into the room with someone you have never met. You know instantly that something is different. Rather than hearing the repeated phrase that “everything is as expected” – something you silently took for granted until now – you are told that you your soon to be born has been diagnosed with Down Syndrome. You are disoriented. You do not know what to say or do. You can’t hear anything else that is being said. It is experiences like these that make Down Syndrome Center of Puget Sound (“DSC”) such a vital part of our community. DSC’s “First Call Program” provide immediate resources and mentoring for parents that are processing the unexpected. To continue providing critical services like these, the DSC needs your support. If you are able, please donate here: https://lnkd.in/gbPpwUzQ Also, please consider participating in the upcoming Buddy Walk on October 8, 2023, at Woodland Park Zoo to show your support for the DSC community: https://lnkd.in/geDbqhVF

RACE 2 UPDATE! Join me in making a life-changing difference! I'm raising $10k to provide 5 survivors of human trafficking with 3 months of counseling through the Special Operations Finding Kids aftercare program. These courageous individuals deserve and need counseling to heal from unimaginable trauma and rebuild their lives. Let's give them the support they need to thrive again. Donate and share now and be a part of their journey to healing and hope. The link is in my Bio. #EndHumanTrafficking #SupportSurvivors" These survivors have endured unimaginable trauma, and counseling is crucial for them to address their emotional wounds, rebuild their sense of self-worth, and learn healthy coping mechanisms. Counseling can empower them to break free from the cycle of abuse and exploitation, reclaim their lives, and build a brighter future. https://gofund.me/446ec660

Step 1) WATCH “DEAD ON ARRIVAL” at the bottom of “FentanylFathers.org” home page. Step 2) If you know a High School principal, health teacher or coach, ASK THEM for us. They have the power to book that school into a full assembly. We’ll leave that High School Fentanyl FREE. Highlights of what they’ll see: https://lnkd.in/gefXZvwV Step 3) High Five, Pat On The Back, Atta Boy, A Toast To YOU! - You just saved multiple lives. 25,000 U.S. High Schools with 110,000 annual deaths represents more than 4 per high school. Your accomplishment is better than a donation, although those are very helpful as well. “The overdose epidemic is a national crisis, and for millions of Americans, it is personal. Too many families have lost their children, siblings, parents, and friends to substance misuse and overdose…the Biden-Harris administration is recognizing all those who have lost someone to an overdose.” - The White House https://lnkd.in/gjKQYKiv https://lnkd.in/guqx2agR https://lnkd.in/gMukMi8G

Donation link: https://lnkd.in/gzx6U5-v If you can, please donate to the Pedal w/ Purpose Fundraiser to keep our online community and weekly podcasts going. Share this post with your own network to help them learn about these powerful, free resources-- a form of "peer support in the privacy of your own headphones." It has never been more clear that #mentalhealth awareness and suicide awareness/prevention need to be prioritized. The more we talk about our own experiences, the safer it will be for others to do the same and to get the help and support they need. That's what Giving Voice to Depression is all about.

🔄 Dealing with Repetition 🔄 Here's a common scenario: Your dad repeats the same story for the third time in ten minutes. You're tempted to point it out, but what's the best way to respond? A) Tell him to stop repeating the story B) 🧠 Remember that changes in memory are part of aging. Practice patience and understanding. C) Call attention to his behavior as “forgetful” in hopes it makes him realize it’s a problem What would you do? Share your thoughts or any additional suggestions below! Reminder: We’ve crafted a “Tips Sheet” and videos that reveal key strategies for enhancing communication with aging parents and grandparents. Anyone donating $20 or more will receive this insightful guide, plus delightful monthly cartoons to keep these essential tips top of mind. 🎥🎨 💬 Have a peek at our campaign and consider contributing to this vital cause: https://lnkd.in/eb7d6h-G