Building Bridges in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King
Together, we can stop the silent killer. Join us.
Mission Statement
At LaLa Speaks Foundation, we are dedicated to saving lives by increasing awareness, advancing education, and supporting early detection of brain aneurysms. Our mission is rooted in equity and driven by a commitment to serve communities that are often overlooked and underserved.
We provide life-saving resources, advocate for research funding, and stand beside survivors and families through every stage of their journey. Our goal is to turn personal loss into public impact, ensuring that no one feels alone and no story goes unheard.
LaLa’s story sparked a movement built on truth, compassion, and the power of action. Through bold outreach, trusted partnerships, and culturally responsive programs, we strive to change how brain health is discussed and prioritized, especially in communities that have been historically left behind.
We educate. We advocate. We build support systems that protect and empower. Together, we are creating a future where early detection is possible, survivors are uplifted, and brain aneurysms no longer claim lives in silence.
WHY THIS MATTERS
💔 Every 18 minutes, someone’s life is changed forever by a brain aneurysm.
Black Americans are at even higher risk, yet awareness and research are still severely underfunded.
🚨 1 in 20 people are living with an unruptured brain aneurysm and most don’t know it.
🧠 When ruptures occur, survival rates are low — and survivors often face lifelong challenges.
💡 Awareness saves lives. Early detection changes outcomes.
📢 Will you stand with us?
✨ Share this message.
✨ Talk to your loved ones.
✨ Take action today.
Turning Pain into Passion - One Program at a Time
Every initiative led by LaLa Speaks Foundation was born from personal loss and a commitment to prevent others from experiencing the same pain. What began as grief has grown into a movement grounded in advocacy, education, and action.
Our programs are not just events. They are life-saving touchpoints designed to raise awareness, amplify survivor voices, and deliver critical information to communities that need it most.
Through every program, we turn silence into conversation, knowledge into power, and pain into purpose-driven action.
On-the-Ground Response — Reclaim & Rise STL
We mobilize to underserved neighborhoods with emergency supplies, survivor support, and referrals—always free and trauma-informed.
Distributing cleanup supplies at a community relief pop-up in North St. Louis (2025).
Households served — 700 since June 2025
Relief kits delivered — 600
Mental-health referrals (NAMI STL) — 50
Pop-ups hosted — 10
Sponsor a Bear — Give Comfort & Connection
Help place a Lil LaLa comfort bear in the arms of someone who needs it most. Some bears include a soothing heartbeat recording.