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Take strides to raise awareness of breast cancer – Theredstonerocket

Posted: October 13, 2022 at 1:56 am

The Breast Cancer Awareness Walk at Fox Army Health Center is back this month for the first time since 2019, due to COVID-19, to raise awareness of the disease and early detection and to honor survivors.

The event will be Oct. 27 from 12-1 p.m. at the flagpole at Fox Army Health Center at 4100 Goss Road, and the Redstone Arsenal community is invited to participate.

How can we be aware of something unless we pay attention to it? said Mary Bouldin, a nurse educator at the Center for Comprehensive Wellness at Fox. Thats what Breast Cancer Awareness Month means to me that its time to sit up and pay attention to something thats very important to most women.

Overall, the average risk of a woman in the United States developing breast cancer sometime in her life is about 13%, according to the American Cancer Society. That means there is a 1 in 8 chance she will develop breast cancer.

That means, as a woman, if you dont get it yourself, you will likely know a friend, family member, mother, sister, even a brother, husband or father who may be diagnosed with it, Bouldin said. Men are not excluded, but their rates of development are only one out of 833 per lifetime risk.

Bouldin said participants at the walk will receive information on breast cancer self-examination and the screening options that are available.

The incidence of invasive breast cancer in women has increased 0.5% per year since the mid-2000s, Bouldin said. Meanwhile, breast cancer death rates dropped by 43% from 1989 to 2020, show the findings outlined in the latest edition of American Cancer Societys Breast Cancer Statistics.

She said the possible reasons are earlier detection through screening such as mammograms that allow us to find invasive breast cancers earlier, increased awareness about breast cancer itself and the types of screening available to assist us with finding it earlier and improved treatments for breast cancers themselves with targeted treatment oftentimes available for specific types.

Bouldin said that decreasing risk means changing lifestyle habits like maintaining a healthy weight, abstaining from alcohol or decreasing to moderate consumption or less and staying physically active.Postmenopausal women may lower some risk by avoiding Hormone Replacement Therapy, and women who breastfeed their child for a year can lower some risk, she said.

Early detection decreases risk of death from breast cancer and increases options for treatments, Bouldin said. The best protection is early detection.

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Breast cancer is the most common type of tumor in the world (excluding non-melanoma skin tumors) and the leading cause of cancer death among females in Brazil, according to data from the National Cancer Institute (INCA). For Brazil, the number of new cases of breast cancer is estimated at 66,280 for each of the 2020-2022 triennium. (INCA). Female breast diseases are the most common in all Brazilian regions.

It does not have a single cause, since several factors are associated with its development, the most famous of which are: age, genetic, hereditary, hormonal, environmental factors, as well as reproductive history.

In Brazil and in the world, the incidence of cancer has been increasing in recent years. Case proportions among women under 35 have also increased: the incidence, which was historically 2%, is now between 4% and 5%.

Hormonal factors are mainly related to the stimulation of estrogen, whether it is produced by the body itself or obtained through hormone replacement. This hormone is responsible for stimulating breast cells until the end of menopause. From there, care comes in regarding hormone replacements.

The well-known hormonal therapy is recommended for women experiencing climacteric age primarily to help relieve symptoms typical of this phase, such as hot flashes, mood swings, insomnia, memory loss, joint pain, dizziness, decreased libido, and genitourinary symptoms. However, the main concern for many women is whether menopausal hormone replacement therapy can cause breast cancer.

According to the Inca, hormone replacement therapy, especially one that combines estrogen and progesterone, increases the risk of breast cancer.

Treatment is not recommended for those with a family or personal history of breast cancer, endometrial cancer, thrombosis and/or cardiovascular disease, precisely because it increases the risk of these problems.

The hormones used, the dosage and the time of treatment are determined by the specialist doctor after a careful assessment of the condition, taking into account the specifics of each patient.

The current British meta-analysis, i.e. an analysis of several studies conducted on the topic, was published in The Lancet and included data from more than 108,000 users who contracted the disease.

According to the research, while the overall risk for women between the ages of 50 and 69 years of developing breast cancer is 6.3%, those who used a combination of estrogen and progesterone one of the most common hormone replacement therapies for five years had an 8.3% risk increase. .

The study also showed that the risk persists even 10 years after stopping the use of the hormone, information that was not previously agreed upon among doctors. What drew attention in the current British study is the fact that HRT may have greater risks if it is used by women who are overweight or obese or by those who drink alcohol excessively.

After a certain age, it is expected that breast cells sensitive to female hormones no longer have this hormonal stimulus to reproduce. Alternative therapy will continue with this stimulation. If there are any cancer cells, it is like a trigger for those cells.

Even in the absence of an abnormal cell, continuity in the stimulus increases the chances of eventual emergence of some mutations that lead to tumorigenesis.

It is important that the woman is informed so that she can take this into account when deciding whether or not to undergo treatment. The patient needs to know that it is desirable that the replacement lasts no more than five years, since after this period the risks increase. Each patient should be individualized in the continuity of treatment beyond this period.

It is necessary for the woman and her doctor to assess the real need for the use of hormones at this stage of life, and if it is really necessary, in the window of opportunity, the application is made for the shortest possible time. There are other ways to try to deal with the effects of menopause on health and quality of life, such as physical exercise and diet control. The use of hormones must follow strict standards.

Thus, hormonal replacement, if necessary, should be judicious, discrete and of short duration, respecting the family history, the persons disease and lifestyle.

Giovanna Fortunato is an obstetrician-gynecologist and specialist in endometriosis and infertility, a professor at HUJM and a member of the Eladium Clinic team.

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Early detection matters | Marshall Medical employee recounts her breast cancer journey – Sand Mountain Reporter

Posted: October 13, 2022 at 1:56 am

Its not every day that the ones at Marshall Medical Centers employed to provide care to patients find themselves on the receiving end, but during an annual mammogram screening performed by Kerrie Washburn, MeLissa Sims-Smiths breast cancer journey began.

The 43-year-old Marshall North CT Technologist had her annual mammogram set for April 8.

It was my third mammogram, and I just went because it was my yearly one, Sims-Smith said. I never thought anything was wrong.

Immediately following the screening, Washburn requested additional pictures and an ultrasound.

When we looked at the pictures further, you could see something wasnt right, Sims-Smith said. The radiologist and I just cried together.

Following her biopsy, she was diagnosed with Invasive Mammary Carcinoma, Stage 1, Progesterone positive in her left breast. Sims-Smith underwent a bi-lateral mastectomy on April 26.

Theyre just boobs, she said laughing. You know you can order boobs on Amazon.

She said the mastectomy was not the hardest part about her journey. The hardest part for her is being strong for her eight-year-old daughter, Kylie, two older sons, and husband, Bobby.

She (Kylie) hasnt missed out on any of her activities, Sims-Smith said. She knows mama is sick and tired, but I have only missed one Girl Scout event, and Bobby was able to take her to that.

Sims-Smith married Bobby Smith on August 1, 2021, just 8 months before her breast cancer diagnosis.

Bobby is amazing, she said. I have only had to go to one chemo treatment by myself because he had just started a new job and couldnt get off that day, but all my other treatments he has been right by my side.

Following her second chemotherapy treatment, doctors warned her she would begin losing her hair.

Right after my second treatment, I went straight to the salon to shave my head, she said, and he (Bobby) shaved his head too.

Sims-Smith has worked with doctors at the Marshall Medical Cancer Care Center in Albertville to receive her treatment.

You know, Ive worked with and know most of the nurses and doctors at the cancer center, she said, and every time I go up there they are always so nice, not just to me but every patient they see.

She also appreciates how close the Cancer Care Center is to her home.

Going through treatment is so tiring for me, she said. Its really nice to not have to drive so far.

Her customized treatment plan involves weekly chemotherapy treatments for 12 weeks. She currently has seven more treatments left. To balance her work and treatment schedule, she works 10 hours Monday- Thursday and has treatment on Friday.

Im really looking forward to having Fridays off, she said. I cant wait to sleep in and for my hair to grow back.

She never misses a day of work, Washburn said. Shes been going through chemo and shes at work every day in one of the busiest modalities we have.

Sims-Smith has worked with the hospital for 17 years.

A lot of the patients I see are cancer patients, she said, and you see them every year. You really get attached. I really love people.

Washburn has been with the hospital for 20 years and said Marshall Medical Centers has made breast health a top priority.

A breast cancer diagnosis is very scary but with the help of modern technology and screening detection there is a higher chance for a successful outcome than before, Washburn said.

I feel like at a lot of places breast health may get pushed aside sometimes, she said, but Marshall Medical Centers stays on top of all the latest research and advancements so we can do more to treat it.

In 2017, Marshall Medical Centers installed the latest 3D mammography technology for better, faster detection.

With the help of 3D technology, we are able to visualize the overlapping breast tissue and find abnormalities sooner than before, Washburn said.

The American Cancer Society suggests all women should start annual mammogram screenings at age 40. Washburn recommends those who have high risk factors, such as a family history of breast cancer, and are currently taking hormone replacement therapy, should establish a baseline at age 35.

Washburn said Sims-Smith is constantly thinking of others before herself and you would never know she is battling cancer. Sims-Smith said she has one goal for this story.

I hope this story encourages women to come get their mammogram, Sims-Smith said. You couldnt feel my lump, nothing hurt, and I had just gotten one the year before and it was clear. Doing the mammogram is what saved me. If I had waited until I felt it, it would have been way too late.

I feel like if you keep a positive attitude it really helps in your recovery, Washburn said, and MeLissa has remained so positive. Shes just wonderful!

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Fellowship: Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine

Posted: October 13, 2022 at 1:55 am

Why the Fellowship is right for you

Re-energize, restructure and reframe your perspective. Learn a new way of caring for patients, with emphasis on the individual, not just the disease - and on prevention, not just treatment.

Our Fellows work in multiple care models, including primary care, consultative practice... They have applied integrative techniques to more than 35 medical specialties.

Create and maintain a sense of community with your Fellowship class by meeting in Tucson, Az for three 1-week sessions over two years.

Connect with like-minded colleagues, establish relationships with faculty, and receive hands-on training.

The Fellowship provides a structured and highly interactive educational experience in prevention-focused, proactive, patient-centered care. Gain the knowledge and skills you need to effectively practice integrative medicine.

Join a strong international community of nearly 1800 alumni. Share experiences, draw support, and participate in continuing educational opportunities.

Our alumni hail from all over the world--throughout the U.S. and 26 different countries and territories. They create integrative practices and lead IM programs at prestigious institutions, such as Beth Israel, Chapel Hill and University of California, San Francisco.

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UCHealth Integrative Medicine Center – Central Park

Posted: October 13, 2022 at 1:55 am

Dr. Wong is a second generation doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Growing up in China, he studied Chinese medicine with his father who is a teacher and a master of TCM. He also studied Tai-Chi, Qi-gong, Feng Shui, and Reflexology with renowned masters in Peking, Hong Kong, and Tokyo.

After moving to Los Angeles, Dr. Wong earned his bachelors from the University of California, Los Angeles. A few years later, he completed his masters and Ph.D. in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in California.

Sharing his passion, Dr. Wong taught Tai Chi for Wellness Centers and he was a professor at the Colorado School of Traditional Chinese Medicine. In addition to being licensed in California and Colorado, Dr. Wong is certified as a Diplomate in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbology by the National Certification Commission (NCCAOM).

He currently spends three days a week as researcher, staff acupuncturist and herbalist at the Center for Integrative Medicine at UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital. He practices integrative cancer care, pain management, anti-aging, fertility enhancement, general pediatrics, TCM nutritional and herbal therapy.

Dr. Wong is the designated acupuncturist for Rocky Mountain Cancer Center. He also maintains a private practice in Denver.

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New Guideline on Integrative Medicine for Pain Management in Oncology – Cancer Therapy Advisor

Posted: October 13, 2022 at 1:55 am

  1. New Guideline on Integrative Medicine for Pain Management in Oncology  Cancer Therapy Advisor
  2. Guideline Released on Integrative Medicine for Pain Management in Oncology  Oncology Nurse Advisor
  3. The Benefits of Integrative Medicine in the Management of Chronic Pain: A Review  Cureus
  4. Jun J. Mao, MD, MSCE, on Updated Pain Management Guidelines for Cancer Care  Cancer Network
  5. Best Natural Cancer Pain Relief: Acupuncture and Massage, Finds MSK Study  On Cancer - Memorial Sloan Kettering
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‘What the Duck’ display lands in Downtown Middletown and beyond – FOX61 Hartford

Posted: October 13, 2022 at 1:55 am

The goPINK initiative brings creativity to help breast cancer awareness and research causes.

MIDDLETOWN, Conn. There are 50 of them all around the Middletown area; wooden art-deco duck cutouts with designs that go well beyond their appearances

"What the Duck" has hit the streets in a collaboration project between the City of Middletown, the Downtown Business District, The Middlesex Chamber of Commerce, Middlesex Health Center, and the goPINK initiative.

Its decorated ducks all around Middletown," Ellie Gagnon, the co-founder of goPINK. "Theyre decorated by local businesses, individuals, schools, lots of participants.

There are now giant wooden ducks decked out as police officers, pizza makers, Halloween monsters, and one duck in holiday garb -- just to name a few.

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Gagnon added that the money raised from the What the Duck project will support local cancer patients with things like integrative medicine.

Integrative medicine is a portion of treatment usually not covered by insurance, Gagnon said.

Director of Development at Middlesex Health Sarah Moore said, for a first try, they have been pleased with all that the duck project has brought.

We are overwhelmed by the 50 businesses who signed up to do 'What the Duck' and their creativity is shining. Its all to benefit cancer patients and to raise awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Moore said.

Since its inception 13 years ago, goPINK estimates they have raised over $330,000 and helped around 1,800 cancer patients in the Middletown area. Moore said that What the Duck is just another way to add to that total.

Its just wonderful to see the outpouring of support and the enthusiasm to support our Cancer patients here at home, she said.

The goPINK fundraiser continues as does voting for your favorite What the Duck character, with voting ending on Oct. 28.

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AIHM Annual Conference Features More than 50 International Leaders in Integrative Health and Medicine – Benzinga

Posted: October 13, 2022 at 1:55 am

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The Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM) is hosting its 2022 conference October 28 to 30, 2022, at the Paradise Point Resort & Spa in San Diego. For the first time, the hybrid conference will occur in-person and virtually and includes dozens of speakers such as Dr. Deepak Chopra, Dr. Mimi Guarneri, Dr. Shamini Jain, Dr. Scott Shannon, Dr. Sara Gottfried, Dr. Romie Mushtaq, and many more.

During the event, hundreds of healthcare workers presenting a vast array of industries and professions will learn about the latest in evidence-based integrative health and medicine through various presentations, panels and networking events. Attendees are also able to earn CME credits for attending both in-person and online.

"After taking the conference virtual during COVID, we decided to create a hybrid model and expand how people can attend and participate at our 2022 conference," said Tabatha Parker, Executive Director, AIHM. "Both in-person and virtual tracks provide a rich and engaging educational experience that cultivates community and networking opportunities," she added.

This year's program includes thought-provoking discussions on topics in the news such as diversity, equity and inclusion in health education, anti-racism in medicine, climate change and healthcare, and utilizing psychedelics in integrative health. AIHM also designed a unique conference experience to nourish the mind and body with unique self-care activities, healthy food and a regenerative location in nature for attendees.

For more information, including a full list of speakers and topics, please go to http://www.aihm.org/conference. Please note that in-person registration is limited and filling quickly.

About AIHM

Founded in 1978, the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM) is the leading interprofessional organization for traditional, complementary, and integrative health practitioners worldwide. In 2021, AIHM merged with the Academic Collaborative of Integrative Health (ACIH). Together, they are working to advance integrative health on a global scale and transform healthcare through education, leadership, collaboration, research, and advocacy.

Founded in 1978, the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine (AIHM) is the leading interprofessional organization for traditional, complementary and integrative health practitioners worldwide. In 2001, AIHM merged with the Academic Collaborative of Integrative Health (ACIH). Together, they are working to advance integrative health on a global scale and transform health and wellness through education, leadership, collaboration, research and advocacy. For more information, visit aihm.org or follow @aihmglobal on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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Gaia Herbs celebrates 35 year legacy with coveted sustainability certification and Gaia PRO launch – EurekAlert

Posted: October 13, 2022 at 1:55 am

BREVARD, N.C. (October 11, 2022) Gaia Herbs, a leading natural herbal products company in the United States, celebrates its 35th anniversary with continued dedication to its mission of connecting people, plants and planet to create healing through its Made to a Gaia Standard promise. This commitment underscores the companys focus on responsibly sourced ingredients, seed to bottle, expert formulations and industry leading testing protocols to deliver purity, potency and transparency across its professional and retail product lines.

The Gaia Herbs farm in Western North Carolina, where many of Gaia Herbs product ingredients have been sourced, was recently recognized as Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) at the Silver level by the Regenerative Organic Alliance, based on the companys dedication to sustainable farming practices that better the environment and a commitment to fair farmworker treatment.

The ROC status is a prestigious certification for food, textiles and personal care ingredients, and we are honored to be counted among other leaders meeting the highest global standards for soil health, farmworker fairness and animal welfare, said Alison Czeczuga, Director of Social Impact and Sustainability at Gaia Herbs. Our ROC farm is the heart of Gaia Herbs and demonstrates our commitment to agriculture that is future-focused and sustainablebecause the reality of the future depends on the actions of today.

Additionally, Gaia Herbs has relaunched its professional line as Gaia PRO, which features more than 30 new products, available exclusively to health care practitioners (HCPs) and their patients. More than a line of quality products, Gaia PRO is a partnership between Gaia Herbs and HCPs. Helpful for naturopathic physicians, functional and integrative medicine physicians, nutritionists, and more, Gaia PRO offers a unique suite of toolsincluding educational materials, white papers and information sessionsthat can help providers empower their patients to confidently pursue their health and wellness goals.

Product integrity has differentiated Gaia Herbs products for 35 years. Made to a Gaia Standard means that all of our supplements are held to the highest purity and potency standards in the way they are grown, harvested, manufactured and rigorously tested, said Jim Geikie, President and CEO of Gaia Herbs. There has never been a more important time to show our commitment to the science, and we believe our approach will be valued by medical professionals and discerning consumers alike. Our continued promise balances the time-honored wisdom of herbalism with the analytic rigor of todays science to deliver products made to the highest standard.

Gaia Herbs also added two new members to its Board of Directors, adding additional capabilities that will help Gaia Herbs in the future. Kyle Bliffert, the former CEO of Professional Health at Nestl USA, joined the board in June 2022. As a nutritional supplement industry veteran, Bliffert spent the past 30 years leading brands such as Nordic Naturals, Atrium Innovations, and Pure Encapsulations, lending his experience in building brands to enhance Gaia Herbs PRO line capabilities and its practitioner engagement. Bliffert will lend his expertise to Gaia Herbs strategic emphasis on Functional Medicine and the Gaia PRO line. Gaia Herbs also welcomed Gloria Goins to the Board of Directors in September 2022. Goins successfully launched new employee and business strategies at companies such as Amazon, The Home Depot, Prudential Financial and Cingular Wireless (now part of AT&T).In addition to being an innovative business partner, Goins brings exceptional experience in diversity, equity and inclusion (DE+I) initiatives, focusing on partnerships that promote health equity among underserved communities. Goins expert background in legal, Human Resources, Marketing, and DE+I at blue chip companies will strengthen Gaia Herbs overall governance. The addition of Bliffert and Goins to the Gaia Herbs Board of Directors demonstrates the companys commitment to learning from industry experts and to continuously evolving its products to better serve its customers.

About Gaia Herbs

For 35 years, Gaia Herbs has been connecting people, plants and planet to create healing, as a leading herbal brand inNorth America.Embodying their Made to a Gaia Standard promise, the company is devoted to creating the highest-quality health and wellness products, assured for purity, potency and integrity. The company offers more than 200 herbal products, including liquid extracts, functional powders, gummies, teas, patented Liquid Phyto-Caps and a pipeline of unprecedented potential botanical supplements. Gaia Herbs Regenerative Organic Certified (ROC) farm is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains ofWestern North Carolina, where the company uses regenerative agriculture methods to sustainably grow more than three million plants each year and leverages its ISO-certified laboratory to determine the prime harvest and extraction timingwhen the phytochemicals are at their peakto ensure optimum purity and potency. Gaia Herbs introduced the world's first herb traceability program,meetyourherbs.com, sharing complete transparency around the testing and sourcing of its products. The company is proud to be recognized as a Blue Zones Workplaceand a Certified B Corporation using business as a force for good. Learn more atgaiaherbs.comand join in the conversation onFacebook,Twitter,LinkedIn andInstagram.

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The Chopra Foundation and its Never Alone Initiative, partner with the tech-based social impact start-up, Seva.Love, and The Girl Generation to Launch…

Posted: October 13, 2022 at 1:55 am

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- World Mental Health Awareness Day -- The Chopra Foundation, through its mental health initiative, Never Alone, and NFTs for Good start-up, Seva.Love, are joining forces with The Girl Generation the world's largest collective of organizations working together to end Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) in a global campaign to end gender-based violence and empower those who are survivors or at-risk of FGM/C with the education, tools and mental-health resources to navigate and overcome the societal, emotional, spiritual and physical complexities of this issue.

FGM/C refers to the partial or total removal of external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs for non-medical reasons, and worse still, it is often performed without anesthesia or proper aftercare. It is estimated that more than 200+ million girls and women alive today have undergone FGM in 30 countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia, and that 7 girls are cut every minute.

Dr. Leyla Hussein, Global Advocacy Director and Deputy Team Leader for The Girl Generation and FGM Survivor, shared that "this partnership is extremely critical as it demonstrates that: we will show up for African Girls, FGM is violence and leaves long life physical and emotional scars, and lastly, that we are ready for a Global movement that will end FGM."

Despite the nauseating frequency of this practice, FGM/C continues to live in the shadows and receives hardly any representation at the global level. This is what our collaboration intends to change, launching just in time for Mental Health Awareness Day (Oct 10th) and International Day of the Girl (Oct 11th) with a festival in Kenya, Africa intended to educate girls, women, men, change-makers and creatives from across five African countries on this issue. The event will also introduce them to the use of practices such as meditation, yoga, breathing, self-reflection and art as not only an outlet for pain, but also as tools for transcending traumatic experiences.

Dr. Chopra says it best: "FGM is a relic of barbaric times. There should be no tolerance for this procedure, and it needs to be a criminal offense wherever it continues to be practiced. The Chopra Foundation is committed to raising awareness around this brutal custom and eliminating it for all of time."

Alongside our on-the-ground efforts, the Chopra Foundation, Never Alone and Seva.Love will be deploying a long-term awareness and fundraising campaign over the next year intended to ignite a global dialogue around this issue, while simultaneously raising the funds needed to tackle it in a meaningful way by rallying the web3 community. Through this holistic approach, we intend to dismantle the structures that enable FGM/C to exist and to provide survivors and those at risk with the tools and resources needed to live safe, healthy lives now and for generations to come.

Poonacha Machaiah, CEO the Chopra Foundation and Seva.Love, asserted that "we must make every effort to eradicate this inhumane practice. Millions have already been traumatized by FGM, and this practice must end."

Actress, Humanitarian, and Never Alone Initiative co-founder, Gabriella Wright, reflected that "we owe it to our future generations to take care of each other NOW. Let's break this cycle of trauma for a global collective healing that can sustain humanity and the planet. Everyone matters in this journey."

The Chopra Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) organization (#36-4793898) dedicated to improving health and well-being, cultivating spiritual knowledge, expanding consciousness, and promoting world peace to all members of the human family. The Foundation's Never Alone movement will be providing the world with the tools to proactively pursue their path to joy and freedom from suffering.

Seva.Love is the metaverse for wellbeing initiative that has been founded by technology entrepreneur Poonacha Machaiah and world-renowned pioneer in integrative medicine, personal transformation and NY Times bestselling author Deepak Chopra, MD. Seva.Love is championing wellbeing and social impact in Web3 by curating leading artists, influencers, wellbeing experts and creating conscious communities.

The Girl Generation (TGG)-Support to the Africa Led Movement to End FGM/C Programme (ALM), is a consortium led by Options Consultancy Services and includes Amref Health Africa, ActionAid, Orchid Project, Africa Coordination Centre for Abandonment of FGM/C and University of Portsmouth. It works closely with the Population Council's Data Hub, the programme's data and measurement arm. The programme envisions a world where girls and women can exercise their power and rights and have expanded choice and agency and be free from violence, including FGM/C. The programme is being implemented in four (4) countries in Africa - Kenya, Ethiopia, Somaliland, and Senegal.

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