SIFU/ Let's Kick Asthma Gala/ 8 Cents in a Jar

Sifu Mimi Chan  Our conversation covered what the pandemic brought to light: racism after the George Floyd murder and   hatred towards the Asian population after President Trump blamed China for the pandemic.  Chan championed for the safety and fear of her community into a discussion with the Orange County Sheriff.  She also wrote (and it passed) legislation to have Asian American history taught in our schools. And if that’s not enough she is a SIFU (instructor) at Wah Lum Kung.  Chan invited us to join her at the Blaision Book Fair, Sept. 14th West Oaks Mall at “A Perfect Union gallery.”  To connect with Mimi Chan visit [email protected] or www.makeusvisible.org   Let’s Kick Asthma – JoJo O’Neal After a diagnosis of asthma more than 10 years ago, JoJo who said, “Asthma gets overlooked and taken for granted so often,” started her own non-profit “Let’s Kick Asthma” to be a resource for others facing that diagnosis.  She’s an active board member with the American Lung Association www.lung.org.  Her annual fundraiser is Saturday August 17th @ Rosen Centre 6pm.  To find out more about the Masquerade Ball and her initiative visit www.letskickasthma.com   LaShea Reaves, Founder 8 Cents in a Jar It’s National Black Philanthropy Month and 8 Cents in a Jar, the financial literacy organization that teaches youth and now their families, How to Become Millionaires, is celebrating 8 years with a capital campaign.  Learn why this sister is on a mission to teach money matters differently and find out what Sip and Save really means, go to www.8cents.org/8 to donate to their campaign.