If you've ever had a dental problem, you know the expense involved with getting it fixed. Hospitals and emergency rooms aren't equipped to take care of these types of issues. Being sent home with antibiotics and pain pills only treats the symptoms. Minor infections can turn into life-threatening conditions quickly.

The deficit in dental coverage in the U.S. is enormous. Nearly 69 million U.S. adults did not have dental insurance or access to routine oral health care last year. Millions more lost dental insurance last year when states began to unwind Medicaid coverage for people who signed up during the COVID-19 pandemic.

👉 Take 30 (free) seconds to advocate for better. Add your name in support of getting (affordable) dental insurance into everyone's hands: https://www.thepetitionsite.com/222/043/947/include-dental-coverage-in-medicare/

*: Survey by the nonprofit CareQuest Institute for Oral Health
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So, who likes to strip down (a little!) and leave their body-concerns at the door?! The passionate people chasing a cure for NF (neurofibromotosis)....that's who! NF refers to a group of genetic conditions that cause tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body and affects 1 in every 2,000 births. Cupid’s Undie Run kicks off (in cities around the U.S.) with drinking and dancing, then they jog it out with a mile(ish) run and end it all with an epic dance party!

Why do they run/walk in their undies? Because those affected by NF can't cover up their tumors. They can't put on clothes to feel more comfortable, so why should the runners/walkers.

Whether you volunteer or want to run/walk, find out if your city has an event and save-the-date! You'll be glad that you did.

https://cupids.org/2025-registration/

Source & 📸: Cupid's Undie Run, Jared Murphy

There's food.....and then there's "good and clean" food. Slow Food USA may not be a household name (yet), but their nationwide programs have been growing since 2000. Their mission is simple: to preserve endangered food items and to showcase food diversity so that all of us can have a healthier food future.

During the month of July, they're nominated to win up-to a $100,000 grant from Credo. The amount they receive depends on the number of votes that they get. All you have to do is take 30 (free) seconds and vote for them (now thru July 31, 2024).

Cast your vote at https://www.credodonations.com/organizations/slow-food-usa/

PS - And yes, there are no catches!

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