THE MOVEMENT
Silence is deadly. awareness saves lives.
LaLa Speaks Foundation was created in honor of Jacqueline “LaLa” Rhone, whose life was lost to a ruptured brain aneurysm. We exist to break the cycle of preventable loss through education, awareness, advocacy, and support.
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Education: Teaching communities to recognize brain aneurysm warning signs
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Awareness: Amplifying life-saving information before it is too late
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Advocacy: Fighting for equitable brain health outcomes
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Support: Standing with survivors and families every step of the way
Born from loss. Built for impact.
Our initiatives
Silent Sounds, Loud Impact
Silent Sounds, Loud Impact is LaLa Speaks Foundation’s flagship mobile brain health awareness experience.
Created in honor of LaLa, this interactive initiative brings life-saving education into the community so no family is blindsided by the warning signs of a brain aneurysm.
2K+
COMMUNITY MEMBERS EDUCATED
IMPACT METRICS
15+
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS ENGAGED
25+
COMMUNITY ACTIVATIONS DELIVERED
SILENCE IS DEADLY • AWARENESS SAVES LIVES • BREAK THE SILENCE • JOIN THE MOVEMENT
upcoming experiences
From St. Louis to every community that needs this message, we create powerful spaces for survivors, families, and trusted voices to come together. Our experiences blend education, storytelling, and community support so people leave informed, empowered, and ready to act. Join us at an upcoming experience and help us turn awareness into life saving action.
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
We unite medical credibility with community trust to deliver brain health education that reaches people where they are. Our partners strengthen every initiative through expertise, referrals, shared outreach, and direct support for families and survivors.
HEALTHCARE & MEDICAL PARTNERS
- Affinia Healthcare
- Family Care Health Centers
- Abdullah Hakoun, M.D.
- Alzheimer's Foundation
- NAMI St. Louis
COMMUNITY & OUTREACH PARTNERS
- VOTP News STL
- St. Louis Public Library
- Gamble Community Center
- The Post Building
- Wohls Community Center
FUNDING & INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORTERS
- Midland States Bank
- Missouri Baptist Medical Center
- ServMo
- Cardinals Care
- St. Louis Philanthropic Organization
- Walmart Spark Good
FEATURED PARTNERS
COLLABORATION FOR AWARENESS • 2026
Media & Press
Coverage recognizing community service and local impact.
JAN 14, 2026 | STUDIO STL
Building Bridges in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Feb 12, 2026 | fox 2 now
Honoring Dr. King Through Service: Building Bridges of Service in St. Louis
FEB 25, 2026 | INFLUENTIAL WOMEN
Why Brain Health Belongs in Every Workplace Program
A segment highlighting LaLa Speaks Foundation’s community impact and mission.
An article by Jazzie Ford highlighting the urgent need for brain health education in workplace wellness.
Coverage recognizing community service and local impact through LaLa Speaks Foundation.