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Our goal is to end the plague of minority health disparities (diabetes) deeply rooted in the urban community | @globalgiving partner

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We are so grateful to have had a successful golf fundraiser this year! Thank you to our sponsors at First Independence Bank, Michigan Legacy Credit Union, Tito’s, and many more! See you next year! by @rawsmichigan

✨ Join the RAWS Team – Volunteer Today! ✨

At RAWS, we believe in making a real difference in our community! We’re looking for passionate volunteers to join us and help empower youth through health education, fitness, and diabetes awareness. 🧠🍏💪

Roles We Are Seeking:
• Summer Program Instructor(s) 🌞
• School Year Program Instructor(s) 📚
• Community Service Volunteer 🤝
• Events Volunteer 🎉
• General Volunteer 🌍

Committees Available:
• Diabetes Committee 💉
• Fitness Committee 🏋️‍♂️
• Nutrition Committee 🥗
• Mental Wellness Committee 🧘‍♀️

What You’ll Do:
• Serve as program instructors during summer and school year sessions.
• Be a direct champion for diabetes awareness! 💚
• Pass a background check for the safety of our students. 🛡️
• Lead hands-on activities, fitness programs, and social-emotional learning activities with students. 🏃‍♀️💡

Requirements:
• Bring your passion for mentorship, education, and community impact! 🌱
• Wear RAWS SWAG and represent us proudly in the community! 👕

Ready to join the team?
👉 Sign up now: www.rawsmichigan.org/ourteam by @rawsmichigan

Small daily shifts create lasting health. Understanding how glucose fuels your body and how everyday habits impact blood sugar is the first step toward long-term diabetes prevention.

Swipe through for a quick breakdown on energy balance and one simple shift you can make after meals.

Visit rawsmichigan.org to get involved and share this with your community. by @rawsmichigan

Protecting your peace is just as essential as moving your body or eating well. Stress and fatigue are signals, not weaknesses. Taking time to reset, step away from screens, and talk with friends keeps you grounded and ready to thrive.

Swipe through for a quick mental wellness breakdown and a 5-minute reset challenge.

Visit rawsmichigan.org for student resources, and tag a friend to check in on them today. by @rawsmichigan

Nutrition doesn’t require extreme diets or cutting out everything you love. Building a balanced plate with colorful whole foods, fiber, and steady hydration fuels both your body and your brain for school, work, and everyday life.

Swipe through for a simple plate breakdown and one small swap you can make today.

Visit rawsmichigan.org to get involved, and share this with your crew. by @rawsmichigan

RAWS Summer Mixer Vol. 2 returns this July—bringing together a distinguished community for connection, impact, and celebration at The Old Club, a private, members-only destination nestled on Harsen’s Island.

This invite-only experience is designed with intention and exclusivity in mind.

For our VIP guests, the evening begins before arrival—with exclusive roundtrip transportation aboard a 76-foot yacht, offering a seamless and elevated journey to and from the island.

General attendance requires independent boat access or arrival via ferry, with guests driving to the ferry location and crossing over to the venue.

Invitations will be released soon.
Join the waitlist to be considered:
www.rawsmichigan.org/mixer by @rawsmichigan

A huge congratulations to our Founder and Executive Director, Kady Cox, for joining the American Diabetes Association’s Regional Advocacy Council! 🎉

From classrooms to communities, Kady’s leadership continues to bridge the gap between education, advocacy, and action.
This opportunity with the ADA reflects the same mission that fuels RAWS — ensuring that every child and family, especially in under-resourced communities, has the knowledge and support to prevent and manage diabetes.

When advocacy meets awareness, real change begins.

#RAWSMichigan #DiabetesAwareness #ADA #CommunityHealth #HealthEquity #YouthAdvocacy #PolicyChange #KadyCox #DiabetesPrevention by @rawsmichigan

RAWS is seeking passionate leaders to join our Advisory Board in Education, Nutrition, Healthcare, and Legislative fields. Help us drive change and push our mission forward! 💙 www.rawsmichigan.org/ourteam by @rawsmichigan

Raising Awareness with Students (RAWS) is seeking passionate, dedicated, and esteemed individuals to join our Board of Directors. As we celebrate 10 years of impact addressing minority health disparities—particularly diabetes prevention and youth wellness—we are looking for leaders who are committed to pushing our mission forward. Board members will play a pivotal role in guiding strategy, expanding partnerships, and ensuring our programs in nutrition, fitness, mental wellness, and diabetes education continue to thrive. If you are eager to lend your expertise, influence, and vision to help build healthier communities, we invite you to join us in shaping the next decade of RAWS. by @rawsmichigan

🚨📣 RAWS is HIRING! 📣🚨
Do you love working with middle schoolers (grades 5–8)? 💡📚✨ We’re looking for energetic & creative program instructors who bring Montessori-inspired curriculum 📖🌱 and social-emotional learning 💬💜 to life!

🌟 Join us in making an impact, one student at a time! 🌟
👉 Send your resume to info@rawsmichigan.org today! by @rawsmichigan

We are so grateful to everyone who attended our 5th annual golf outing! We are so grateful for our sponsors and supporters @titosvodka, heritage vision, @force_detroit, @thepeoplesaction, @eliteparkingsolutions, @liquorbasketgratiot and more! We are grateful to @foxhillsgolf for the hospitality. See you next year!🏌🏽‍♀️ by @rawsmichigan