NOTICE • PAUSE • ACT: A GIVINGTUESDAY MOMENT, DECEMBER 1
BRING BRAIN HEALTH EDUCATION TO YOUR PEOPLE.
NOTICE • PAUSE • ACT: A GIVINGTUESDAY MOMENT, DECEMBER 1
BRING BRAIN HEALTH EDUCATION TO YOUR PEOPLE.
BRAIN ANEURYSM EDUCATION · GIVINGTUESDAY · DECEMBER 1
Notice • Pause • Act:
A GivingTuesday Moment
Brain aneurysms are called a silent killer, and almost no one talks about them. This GivingTuesday, help break the silence: give your voice, time, connections, or financial support to bring brain health education and care connections to more communities.
Sudden, severe headache or signs of a rupture? Don't wait. Call 911
SILENT SOUNDS, LOUD IMPACT
Why this moment matters
LaLa Speaks Foundation was created in honor of Jacqueline 'LaLa' Rhone after her passing from a ruptured brain aneurysm. Her family turned that loss into a promise: no one else should be blindsided.
Awareness is where it starts. Change is what we're building: people who know their numbers, know the warning signs, and know exactly when to act.
I didn't even know what a brain aneurysm was until LaLa Speaks Foundation.
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— Brain Health Summit Participant 2026
LaLa Speaks Foundation bringing brain health education into community spaces.
A LITTLE KNOWLEDGE CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE
What is a brain aneurysm?
A brain aneurysm happens when a weak spot in a blood vessel in the brain begins to bulge, much like a small balloon.
Many brain aneurysms cause no symptoms. But if one ruptures, it can cause life-threatening bleeding around the brain.
A sudden, extremely severe headache is a medical emergency. Call 911.
Knowing what to look for and when to seek help matters. That's why we teach Notice • Pause • Act.
In the brain
Arteries carry blood to the brain. Most aneurysms form on arteries at the base of the brain.
Blood flows through a strong, smooth artery wall.
Healthy artery
Unruptured aneurysm
A weak spot in the wall bulges like a small balloon. Many cause no symptoms.
Ruptured aneurysm
The bulge bursts, causing bleeding around the brain. This is a life-threatening emergency. Call 911.
Simplified illustration for education. Not to scale.
Sources: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), Cerebral Aneurysms · MedlinePlus, Brain Aneurysm
THE MESSAGE
Notice • Pause • Act is simple enough for a fourth grader and serious enough for the workplace. It doesn't diagnose anything. It helps people speak up and get the right help sooner.
Three steps anyone can use
Notice
Know your normal. Pay attention when something feels new, sudden, unusual, or different. Recognize the signs early.
Pause
Don’t automatically dismiss what you’re experiencing. Take concerns seriously. Pause should not be interpreted as delaying emergency help.
Act
Speak up, seek appropriate medical guidance, and get emergency help when warning signs call for immediate life-saving action.
Explore existing trusted education resources and deepen your understanding of brain health.
WHAT THE COMMUNITY GETS
Community Health Moments
We bring brain health education and trusted partner services to the places people already gather: schools, workplaces, libraries, community centers, faith spaces, and health fairs.
Know your numbers
Blood pressure and A1C checks with healthcare partners.
Connect to care
Help finding a clinic, scheduling, and health coverage resources.
Mental wellbeing
Brain health and mental health belong together. Resources and support for every age.
Know when to act
Warning signs, Notice • Pause • Act, and when to call 911.
Brain imaging isn't offered at Moments. We focus on what can be done on site and connect people with care for the rest.
ALREADY CHANGING
From awareness to action
Every September
Missouri now permanently recognizes Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month (signed July 2026).
746
youth served across programs and activations in 2026 (through July 30).
416
people reached through Silent Sounds, Loud Impact community education in 2026.
33 of
33
Red Light Moment participants completed before-and-after learning checks.
FOUR WAYS TO JOIN
Give your voice, time, connections, or support
FOR EMPLOYERS
Brain health at work
When brain and mental health go unaddressed, it shows up as missed days, stress, and lost staff.
A Notice • Pause • Act session helps employees recognize when something isn't normal, and know where to turn, before it becomes a crisis.
✓ Short sessions for staff meetings, lunch-and-learns, and wellness fairs
✓ Optional blood pressure and A1C checks with healthcare partners
✓ Mental wellbeing resources alongside brain health education
✓ Recently: Saint Louis Public Schools All Star Wellness Expo reaching 226 school district employees (October 23, 2026)
WHAT SUPPORT LOOKS LIKE
What it takes to bring a Moment to the community
For those who choose to give, here's what your support turns into when we show up. Every Moment is free for the people who attend.
$500–$1,000
Mini community
Moment
25–35 people · library or community room
Printed Notice • Pause • Act materials, a simple hands-on activity, partner health checks when available, take-home resources and light refreshments.
$1,500–$2,500
Youth creative
session
20–30 youth · school, library or youth program
Creative kits and journals, youth-friendly warning-sign education, partner health checks when available, take home kit, snacks, giveaways, and resources for parents and caregivers.
$1,500–$3,500
Silent Sounds, Loud Impact experience
25–50 people · community or workplace
Traffic Light brain health game, materials and take-home bags, volunteers and partner health checks when available, and documentation of impact.
$3,500–$5,000
Family and community Moment
50–100 people · youth and adults together
Youth and adult education side by side, facilitator and printed materials, giveaways, snacks and documentation of impact.
OUR MOVEMENT GOAL · BY DECEMBER 1
Bring 20 Community Health Moments to communities in 2027
This GivingTuesday isn't about a dollar amount. It's about how far the conversation can travel. Every school, workplace, faith community and neighborhood group that says 'bring it here' moves Notice • Pause • Act into a new space.
Help us grow this work through your voice, connections, time, or generosity.
Moments
Organizations that commit to host a Community Health Moment
Voices
New ambassadors, pledges and stories breaking the silence
Reach
People who learned and shared Notice • Pause • Act