Together in Motion: August 2025 Community Impact
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Hi there 💜
Are you connecting the pieces with us? This August reminded us how powerful those pieces become when they come together. From brushes of paint to stretches on the mat, from the laughter of children to handshakes at the UOAA Conference, each moment carried its own kind of healing.
It wasn’t just about programs—it was about people showing up for one another, creating joy in the middle of challenges, and proving once again that when we gather, something powerful happens.
🎨 Healing Through Art
Our Healing Arts workshops this month felt like opening windows for fresh air. On August 9, Denalerie guided participants into expression through color, inviting people to capture feelings that words couldn’t reach. Two weeks later, Lisa filled the screen with her spark reminding us that play and joy can be healing, too.
One participant said it best:
“Art lets me share what I can’t always say out loud.”
Every stroke and sketch became part of a larger picture—proof that creativity builds connection, even across miles.
☀️ Pediatric Summer Day Camp
On August 20, the virtual room was filled with music, creativity, and giggles. Children painted, sang, and explored new ways to express themselves through AI in music, Art, and storytelling while parents stood back and watched with pride.
One caregiver told us afterward:
“Seeing my child relax and create alongside others was great.”
For a day, kids felt seen not for their illness or limitations, but for their imagination and joy. That’s the kind of confidence we hope every child carries with them.
🧘 Movement for Strength
We closed out our Pelvic Floor Summer Series with Deborah Hart on August 18. Over the summer, her sessions gave participants gentle tools to reconnect with their bodies, improve strength, and build confidence from the inside out while listening to our bodies.
What began as short 30 minute simple stretches became a series that left lasting impact—reminding us that healing lives not only in the mind but also in the body.
🌟 Community Shoutouts
Some of our most powerful moments happened at the UOAA National Conference, where volunteers and our social media team brought Connecting Pieces to life in person.
They set up our vendor table, welcomed strangers like old friends, and shared our resources with genuine care. Their work reminded us that advocacy isn’t about standing alone it’s about standing together, shoulder to shoulder, so no one feels invisible.
📸 Scenes from August
Pouring With Purpose : Dr. D is reminding and sharing with the community in NJ the importance of hydrating
Connecting Pieces at the UOAA Conference August 14-16, 2025, Booth
Mr Juan teaching the kids how to create music using their feelings and working together at our Virtual Summer Day Camp in collaboration with Avery’s Hope. We made a song!
📅 Coming Up Next Month...
September brings us back to the canvas:
Tues, Sept 23 at 7:00 PM EST — Nourish and Flourish is Back!
Sat, Sept 20 at 11:00 AM EST — Healing Arts
Sat, Sept 27 at 1:00 PM EST — Healing Arts
Drive4IBD: Forged Pieces launches Oct 1—mark your calendar!
💌 Stay Connected
Thank you for making August unforgettable. Whether near or far, you are part of this story, and your presence matters more than you know.
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💜 — The CP Team
