Get Involved
Join Inflamed Sisters Thriving Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community providing meaningful support to individuals living with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions.
Purpose to Engage
Discover opportunities to support our mission to advance health equity, foster resilience, and champion an inclusive work environment that reflects the diverse experiences of our community. In a world where the journey of people living with chronic illness are often overlooked, your involvement becomes a beacon of understanding, advocacy, and support.
Your Role in Our Mission
Whether you become a sponsor, community member, participate in events, make a donation, or volunteer your time and skills, your involvement plays a vital role in bridging the gap between chronic illness, wellbeing, and personal and professional success. Every action you take helps expand access to resources, amplify advocacy efforts, and strengthen a community where individuals feel supported, empowered, and never alone in their journey.
Why Your Involvement Matters
Your engagement can be a catalyst for meaningful change. IST is more than a nonprofit — it is a movement built on connection, advocacy, and collective strength. When you get involved, you help create opportunities for healing, education, and empowerment that ripple far beyond a single moment. You become part of a growing force that is reshaping how chronic illness is understood, supported, and represented.
Safe Space Commitment
By actively participating in our mission, you help create a safe space where every member can stop hiding and start thriving. Your involvement reinforces a culture of compassion, understanding, and acceptance — a place where individuals can show up fully, share openly, and grow confidently without fear of judgment.
Community Identity
This is a community that thrives together — united by shared experiences, compassion, and a commitment to uplifting one another. IST is built on the belief that healing is amplified in community, and that every person deserves access to support, connection, and opportunities that honor their full humanity. Here, we rise together.
What Your Support Means
Choosing to support IST is a commitment that goes beyond personal engagement — it contributes directly to empowering individuals living with autoimmune diseases and chronic illnesses.
Your support fuels programs that provide education, advocacy, and connection. It helps create spaces where people can learn, grow, and reclaim their confidence. It strengthens initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion in medical research, ensuring that the voices and experiences of those most impacted are finally heard and valued.
Most importantly, your support helps build a community where individuals can pursue their goals, nurture their wellbeing, and thrive in every area of life — knowing they have a network standing beside them.
Want to get involved?
Ways to Get Involved!
Donate
Your tax‑deductible donation to IST is a direct investment in creating meaningful impact for individuals facing autoimmune diseases and chronic illnesses.
Your support fuels accessible resources, empowering events, and the growth of a compassionate, resilient community.
Every contribution strengthens a network where members gain access to vital tools, resilience‑building experiences, and advocacy initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion in medical research.
Sponsor
Becoming a sponsor is a powerful opportunity to align your brand with a mission that champions empowerment, wellbeing, and health equity.
Becoming a sponsor is a powerful opportunity to align your brand with a mission that champions empowerment, wellbeing, and health equity.
You position your organization as a key contributor to a thriving, purpose‑driven community.
Community Member
Join a community that uplifts and guides individuals in achieving their goals, fostering an environment where aspirations can flourish alongside health and wellbeing.
We are building a strong, resilient community where shared experiences, knowledge, and encouragement form the foundation of support.
Meaningful Cause
Supporting IST enhances your organization’s commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR). By aligning with a cause that champions health equity and personal success, your organization demonstrates meaningful support for underrepresented communities.
Powerful Network
You gain access to a network of empowered, educated, and influential individuals within the health and business community — fostering meaningful connections and partnerships. Your engagement showcases your organization’s values and commitment to advocacy, education, and empowerment.
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Why Get Involved?
Brand Visibility and Recognition
Supporting Inflamed Sisters Thriving provides a platform for increased brand visibility and recognition. The organization's involvement in events, sponsorships, or collaborations is showcased within a community that values and appreciates socially responsible initiatives, enhancing the company's overall reputation.
Employee Engagement and Morale
Corporate support fosters employee engagement and morale. When employees see their company actively participating in philanthropic efforts, it creates a sense of pride and purpose. This engagement contributes to a positive workplace culture, and provides your employees access to resources that can be beneficial to them, as well.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a business practice that involves companies taking responsibility for their impact on society, including economic, social, and environmental aspects. By supporting Inflamed Sisters Thriving as part of CSR, a company actively engages in initiatives that contribute to diversity and inclusion and the well-being of women facing health, social, and economic challenges.
Media
In The Press
Ledger Newspaper Article
Lakeland events will address autoimmune diseases, chronic illness (theledger.com)
Creaky Joints Magazine Interview
Catina’s Journey with Chronic Illness: From Hiding to Helping (creakyjoints.org)
CavasRebel Magazine Interview
Meet Catina Morrison - CanvasRebel Magazine
The Health Advocates Podcast Interview
S3, Ep 20- Don't Let Them Gaslight Your Health - The Health Advocates | Podcast on Spotify
Patients Rising Stories Magazine Interview
Chronic Illness Journey | Patients Rising Stories
GEMS Podcast Interview
GEMS with Genesis Amaris Kemp (audacy.com)