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Confirm

Listen with care and intention

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Acknowledge

Validate feelings and experiences

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Refer

Empower

Connect to a helpful resource.

Encourage hope, strength, and growth

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OUR FOCUS AREA

Beautiful Angels is a community-centered resource and awareness organization.
We focus on the areas where support,, education, and connection can make the greatest difference impact.

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Sarcoidosis
&
Wellness

"You may not see someone's illness-but your

understanding can help their journey."

What is Sarcoidosis ?

Possible Causes ?

Organs That Can
Be Affected

How We Help

Sarcoidosis is an

inflammatory isease

where the immune system becomes overactive, causing tiny clusters of inflammatory cells called granulomas, to form in different parts

of the body.

It most commonly affects the lungs and lymph nodes, but it can impact many organs and systems.

Symptoms and affected organs vary from person to person. Some individuals have mild disease, while others may experience more serious complications.

Lungs most (most common)

Eyes

Heart

Nervous System

Joints

Skin

Lymph Nodes

Liver

Kidneys (less common)

Common Symptoms

Shortness of breath

Persistant Cough

Fatigue

Chest pain

Joints pain

Eye inflammation

Blurred Vision

Swollen lymph bumps

Swollen lymph nodes

Fever or night sweats

Weight loss

The exact cause is unknown.

Some people inherit a higher risk.

Immune System Response – The immune system overreacts to something it normally would.

Environmental Exposure – Dust, mold, chemicals, smoke, or airborne particles may trigger reactions.

Bacteria or Viruses –

Certain infections may trigger an immune response in some individuals.

•Promote sarcoidosis awareneess, with a special commitment to underserved communities and those disproportionately affected by the disease.

• Share tursted educational re resources and information.

•Encourage early recognition of symptoms and self-advocacy.

•Connect individulas and families with supportive resources

•Share wellness tips, including foods and lifestyle habits that. may support overall health and help manage inflammation.

Blind & Visually
Impaired Awareness

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Vision is more than what

we see with our - it's hope,opportunity, and independence.

Why It Matters

Common Ways People Lose Their Vision

How We Help

• Over 7 million Americans live with vision loss.

• Many cases of blindness is preventable.

• Vision loss affects education, employment, mobility, independence,

and mental health

• People with vision loss may face barriers to transportation, technology, healthcare, and community services.

• Awareness promoted inclusion and helps families provide better support.

Glaucoma

Cataracs

Eye Injuries

Eye Infections & Diseases

Diebetic Retinopathy

Macular Degeneration

Stroke or Brain Injury

Congenital Blindness

•Share educational information

•Connect to vision resources

•Promote accessibility and inclusion

•Support independent living

•Refer to trusted partners

Mental Wellness

Why It Matters

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It's OK not to be OK. It,s OK to ask for help. Healing takes time, and you have to face it alone.

•1 in 5 adults experience a mental illness each year.

• 1 in 6 youth ages 6-17 experience a mental health disorder each year.

• 50% of lifetime mental illness beginas by age 14, and 75% by age 24.

• Suicide is the second leading cause if death among people ages 10-24.

• Early support changes lives.