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The Gardher Pledge is a foundational element of our mission to enhance the well-being of melanated women. By honoring the pledge, you take a pivotal step towards improved health and community support.

The pledge serves as a compass for enhancing holistic well-being with essential health indicators and expert advice.

The Gardher Pledge stands as a cornerstone of our mission, a testament to our collective resolve to uplift the wellness of Black and minority women. As an accountability measure, we aim to encourage women to directly ask their support system (community) for support in a vulnerable life stage.

Crafted with precision, it serves as a comprehensive guide, illuminating the path to holistic well-being through key health indicators and expert insights. By engaging with this pledge via a simple QR scan, you align with our cause by taking a significant step toward nourishing your health and involving your community in actionable support.

Our Pledge Pillars:

1

Pause + Get Centered

The commitment to my own physical, mental and spiritual health is the foundation for my ability to care for my family, friends and community: I must care for myself first, in order to adequately care for loved ones. I pledge to know my blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose numbers and will pay attention to my body to be proactive about preventative measures.

2

Advocate for Myself

I will be my own health champion, ensuring my voice is heard and my health needs are met with the respect and attention they deserve. I vow to ask my physicians and health care providers questions. I will monitor my health and healing, particularly after life altering events, such as surgeries, pregnancy, labor, delivery and postpartum.

3

Involve Community in Provision of Support

Engage Community I recognize the value in a support system. I vow to ask for help when needed in my provision and coordination of care. I will encourage members of my family and community to monitor my baseline health and hold me accountable for progressive health.

4

Share Intergenerational Wisdom

I commit to share health knowledge and experiences, as well as learned wisdom with my family and my community. I vow to create safe spaces for conversation with both younger loved ones and older loved ones ensuring that valuable health insights and collective wisdom can benefit my loved ones greatly.