Vanessa Rakestraw

Wife. Mother. Sister. Friend. Learner. Choosing to live a life of gratitude for His grace & mercy.

[American Childhood Cancer Organization @accorg]

Happy National Bald is Beautiful Day! Today, we celebrate the strength and beauty of kids fighting cancer. Bald is a badge of courage, and every child battling cancer is a true hero. Let's show our support and spread awareness! 💛
#BaldIsBeautiful #ChildhoodCancer

[American Childhood Cancer Organization @accorg]

Today is National Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurses Day. Nurses, thank you for treating our littlest warriors and bringing smiles to their faces. We’d like to see your child’s favorite nurse! Post a picture below! #childhoodcancerawarenessmonth #CCAM

[American Childhood Cancer Organization @accorg]

Today marks the first day of #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth. By the end of the month, more than 1200 families will hear their child has cancer. Share the facts and statistics so that more families are aware: https://t.co/1C8BRTR2Dy

#CCAM #September #whataboutkids

[Katie Phang @KatiePhang]

Women belong in all of the places.

[Vanessa Rakestraw @MrsVRakestraw]

@PaigeRaney Congratulations!! So happy for you! You look beautiful!

[Vanessa Rakestraw @MrsVRakestraw]

https://t.co/UrwCE48S7U

[Hand in Paw @HandinPawAL]

Today is your LAST CHANCE to make a tax-deductible donation for 2023, and we have some exciting news to share❗️Every gift given before midnight TONIGHT will be matched, doubling the impact of your contribution! Donate now at https://t.co/2yfVGJ0RMK

[Make-A-Wish America @MakeAWish]

Help grant wishes + simplify holiday baking! 😋🍎 @WisePiesUSA is serving up #WishPie in support of wish kids. Through Nov. 30, $1 from each dessert pizza sold will go to Make-A-Wish. 🌟 Visit https://t.co/w155U9O29g to find a store, shop online or check out the #WishPieChallenge

[Houston Texans @HoustonTexans]

These moments >>>

Max, who’s currently battling cancer, attended his first NFL game and shared a special moment with John Metchie III 🫶

[Vanessa Rakestraw @MrsVRakestraw]

Fun weekend at Pike Road Arts and Crafts Fair! https://t.co/N7oWnOgwGP

[Tyler Trent Foundation @theTylerTrent]

One of Tyler’s passions, as many know, was pediatric cancer research, and to have his name attached to a center doing that work, in his honor, is absolutely priceless! @PUCancerInst Thank you seems inadequate! Time to get busy!💪🏻🎗️

[Jon Gordon @JonGordon11]

Leave a “👋” in the comments below! ⬇️

[Media Literacy Now @MediaLitNow]

*New* research from @CommonSense on kids' smartphone use was recently featured on @TODAYshow. Our big takeaway? Kids NEED to learn the skills to navigate media. #MediaLiteracy skills are lifelong skills. Join us in advocating that media literacy is taught in schools!

[The News Literacy Project @NewsLitProject]

So, there's A LOT of breaking news today. Remember:

1️⃣ It takes time for reporters to gather info, confirm it & then report it.

2️⃣ Bad actors try to spread disinformation preying on people's emotions.

3️⃣ It's better not to share something if you're unsure.

#NewsLiteracy

[The News Literacy Project @NewsLitProject]

#Educators: This @EdWeekTeacher piece provides tips for talking about the Israel-Hamas war with students, & it also links to our misinformation graphic ⤵️ with tips for how to avoid being duped.

Article: https://t.co/bveMFif6Ul

[Vanessa Rakestraw @MrsVRakestraw]

@UAB_FB @ChildrensHarbor Thank you for doing this and bringing awareness to @ChildrensHarbor and the wonderful work they do!

[UAB Football @UAB_FB]

It's Children's Harbor Week! 🌈

🔗: https://t.co/3GcNU2mWt1

#WinAsOne | @ChildrensHarbor

[Kari Osep @KariOsep]

I sincerely commend Trent Dilfer for opening his heart up while reflecting on what an org like @ChildrensHarbor means to families who are dealing with sick children.

Something the Dilfer family understands deeply. It took strength & vulnerability to share this emotion. @UAB_FB

[Hand in Paw @HandinPawAL]

Don’t Forget🙋‍♀️🐶 Next Thursday Hand in Paw is hosting a Community Open House from 6-7pm at our campus! Have you been thinking about becoming a HIP Therapy Team but don’t know where to start? No worries! At the open house, we’ll go over everything!

[Stefan Moore ★ @2StefanMoore]

🎗️ #ChildhoodCancer Awareness is more than a month for some of us…