EVERY 18 MINUTES, A LIFE CAN CHANGE.
In honor of Jacqueline “LaLa” Rhone, LaLa Speaks Foundation is building brain aneurysm awareness across Missouri and beyond through education, youth engagement, community outreach, and action during Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month.
This September, we are inviting families, survivors, workplaces, churches, schools, businesses, and community partners to help carry the message forward before crisis happens.
Now Building Toward Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month
Every 18 Minutes Challenge | September Awareness Campaign
Born from loss. Built for impact. Moving toward awareness.Silence is Deadly. Awareness Saves Lives.
FROM AWARENESS TO ACTION
Rooted in LaLa’s legacy, LaLa Speaks Foundation is turning lived experience, community trust, and brain health education into action that reaches people where they are.
AWARENESS
We help families and communities learn why brain aneurysm awareness matters, what warning signs should not be ignored, and why early recognition can make a difference.
ACTION
Through the Every 18 Minutes Challenge, we invite individuals, families, workplaces, churches, schools, and community groups to fundraise, share resources, and raise awareness from wherever they are.
YOUTH & COMMUNITY
Through youth experiences, community activations, and trusted partnerships, we create safe spaces for education, healing, creativity, and connection.
Silence is Deadly • Awareness Saves Lives • Break the Silence • Join the Movement
upcoming experiences
Open Call: L.A.L.A. From Da Block 2 Broadcast
July 2026
L.A.L.A. Beats, Brushes & Peace Youth Experience I
Sunday, July 26, 2026
L.A.L.A. Beats, Brushes & Peace Youth Experience II
Saturday, September 19, 2026
RECENT MILESTONE
Brain Health & Early Intervention Summit
Our first annual Brain Health & Early Intervention Summit brought together community voices, medical insight, resource partners, and supporters committed to advancing brain health awareness, early intervention, and community-centered education.
This milestone helped move LaLa Speaks Foundation from awareness-building into broader action as we continue preparing for Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month and the Every 18 Minutes Challenge.
Our initiatives
L.A.L.A.
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.
L.A.L.A. Reclaim & Rise STL
We are dedicated to the long-term recovery of St. Louis residents impacted by the devastating 2025 flooding and the weight of ongoing community trauma.
Through practical resource connection, trauma-informed mental health support, and workforce pathways, we help our neighbors reclaim stability and rise with hope.
2K+
COMMUNITY MEMBERS EDUCATED
IMPACT METRICS
15+
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS ENGAGED
25+
COMMUNITY ACTIVATIONS DELIVERED
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 Foundation
- Missouri Baptist Healthcare Foundation
- ServMo Missouri
- Cardinals Care Foundation
- St. Louis Philanthropic Organization
- Walmart Collinsville #2425
FEATURED PARTNERS
Missouri Baptist Healthcare Foundation • St. Louis Philanthropic Organization • Midland States Bank Foundation • Cardinals Care • Alzheimer's Association • The Post Building - VOP News STL
COLLABORATION FOR AWARENESS • 2026
FEATURED CONVERSATION
B-Reel Podcast: Brain Health, Advocacy, and the Mission Behind LaLa Speaks Foundation
Jazzie Ford joined Brittany Kyles on the B-Reel Podcast to discuss LaLa Speaks Foundation, brain health awareness, community impact, and the urgent need to bring lifesaving education into everyday spaces.
This conversation reflects the heart of the mission: honoring Jacqueline “LaLa” Rhone, raising awareness, and helping families and communities understand why brain aneurysm education matters before crisis happens.
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.
Coverage recognizing community service and local impact through LaLa Speaks Foundation.
An article by Jazzie Ford highlighting the urgent need for brain health education in workplace wellness.
Advocacy Updates
Missouri State Capitol Advocacy Visit
Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month Advances in MissouriLaLa Speaks Foundation advocated at the Missouri State Capitol for statewide recognition of September as Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month in honor of Jacqueline “LaLa” Rhone.
That advocacy is now moving forward. Legislation including Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month has been truly agreed to and finally passed, and is now awaiting action from the Governor.