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At The Wellness Groups – Your Path to A Healthier Life, we are dedicated to educating, informing, and empowering women to take charge of their health.

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We’ve transitioned to our new name, The Wellness Groups, and remain committed to supporting underserved women through breast health awareness and wellness programs.

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The Wellness Groups is dedicated to empowering women to prioritize their health and well-being.

Save the Date – September 27, 2025!
Join us for the 24th Annual Breast & Whole Health Awareness Brunch Forum at The Proud Bird Events Center – Tuskegee Room, Los Angeles | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.

Kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with The Wellness Groups.

✨ Featured Topics:
• Breast Cancer Awareness

• Emotional Wellness

• Nutrition for Prevention & Wellness

2025 Theme: Knowledge, Power & Action!
Enjoy a vibrant and uplifting atmosphere filled with:

✅ Inspiring health presentations
✅ Free resources and exhibits
✅ Music by DJ Ms. Cookie
✅ Meet & greet + gift bag & opportunity drawings
✅ Free caricature art
✅ Photo op
✅ Special dessert & social reception

Will you support The Wellness Groups?
Your generous donation of $20 or more will help us host vital complimentary Breast & Whole Health Awareness events.

This program addresses the alarming rates of breast cancer diagnoses and related deaths among Black women. Your support directly impacts our ability to make a difference.

🌸 Make a Difference Today! 🌸
Your gift empowers women with vital breast and whole health education.

🙏 Donate $20 or more — Every gift fuels our mission!
🌟 Donate $30 — Become a Health Supporter and help us inspire change.
💖 Donate $50 — Shine as a Wellness Angel in our community.
🏆 Donate $90 — Be honored as a Champion for Health Awareness!

🎉 Donate $200 — Sponsor a Community Partner Table of 8 and make an even greater impact!

✨ Together, we uplift, educate, and transform lives!

Your support ensures our events remain free and accessible while providing critical health education from medical professionals.

🔗 Register / Donate Today: https://thewellnessgroupshealthforum.eventbrite.com

Why It Matters

Breast cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer deaths among African American women. While it cannot be prevented, early detection through awareness, clinical exams, and mammograms significantly improves survival rates.

The Wellness Groups is committed to bridging this gap—empowering women, promoting proactive health management, and ensuring access to vital resources.

💜 Together, we can make a lasting impact. Donate today and help us continue this critical work!

Thank you for your support!

With gratitude,

Michelle Moore Bell
President

The Wellness Groups 501(c)(3)

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THE WELLNESS GROUPS MISSION IS TO EDUCATE, EMPOWER & INSPIRE

Vanessa Bell Calloway with founding President Michelle Moore Bell

We am very grateful to Vanessa Bell Calloway for inspiring and empowering the ladies at our annual breast & whole health awareness breakfast forum.

✅Mission Statement

The Wellness Groups’ mission is to educate, empower, and inspire underserved African American women about breast health and breast cancer.

✅Vision Statement

Our vision is to reduce the mortality rate among African American women by promoting education on early detection, self-breast care, participation in clinical trials, and the importance of annual clinical breast exams and mammograms.

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Annual Breast Cancer & Breast Health Awareness Forum

The Wellness Group hosted the Annual Breast & Whole Health Forum for Women at West Angeles Church Crystal Room for 9 years until the pandemic.

On Saturday, May 1, 2021, held a virtual Healthy Lifestyle Forum.

On October 2, 2021, held the 20th annual health forum at the Historic Wilfandel Clubhouse Garden located in the Historic Adams District.

On Saturday, October 29, 2022, held the 21st Annual Breast & Whole Health Awareness Breakfast Forum at The Proud Bird Events Center in Los Angeles.

On Saturday, September 30, 2023, will host the 22nd Annual Breast & Whole Health Awareness Breakfast Forum at The Proud Bird Events Center, Tuskegee Ballroom in Los Angeles. Landmark & Historical Museum of Tuskegee Airmen.

Real Testimonials

Michelle... Thank you for all that you do! You are appreciated year after year. Beverly Hutchinson

This was beautiful! The information OMG!! Thank you for letting God use you to help and inform others. Please keep me informed on future events! Marilyn Stevens

It was AWESOME Michelle, your presenters were knowledgeable, smart and informative. Especially the doctor who gave us the info on Henrietta Lacks!!! Diana was a SUPER GREAT MC!! Looking forward to next year. Rosalyn Slack

In Case You Missed It Read All About It

October 27, 2022, Wellness Group Presents Breast & Whole Health Awareness Breakfast Forum. Click here to read: https://lasentinel.net/epaper/october-27-2022 - Page 29 D-1

July 21, 2022, Wellness Group Celebrates 21 Years of Empowering Women - Los Angeles Sentinel. Click here to read: https://lasentinel.net/epaper/july-21-2022 - Page 14 B-2

April 2021, Wellness Group Celebrates 20 Years of Empowering Women - Los Angeles Sentinel.
Click here to read: https://lnkd.in/gy9PNtA

The Wellness Group encourages you to consider thefactors that influence your mental health,and joysuch asmanaging stress, to ward off anxiety and depression.

OUR FOUNDER

Michelle Moore Bell has dedicated over 40 years to helping women look and feel their best.

In 1994, Michelle founded The Wellness Groups, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on breast health awareness and empowering women to lead healthier lives, housed within her beauty and hair care salon, SALON 21.

Michelle's commitment to service has earned her widespread recognition and numerous accolades for her leadership, community service, and dedication to women's wellness, including recognition from BMW, NAWBO, American Cancer Society, Susan G. Komen Foundation, and many others and remains an active member of the West Angeles Church of God in Christ for 34-years and is actively engaged in various community and professional organizations.

Michelle has been featured in Who's Who in Black Los Angeles and was included in an exhibit by photographer Valerie Goodloe showcasing African American leaders in Los Angeles.

A native of Muncie, Indiana, Michelle has called Los Angeles home since 1978. She cherishes the legacy of her late husband, Richard L. Bell, with whom she shared 27 wonderful years.

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Lunch & Learn with the Wellness Group - Cancer & Personal Care Products. September 30, 2023, 22nd Annual Breast & Whole Health Awareness Breakfast Forum.

On Saturday, March 16, 2024, we hosted a Lunch forum on Cancer & Personal Care Products! On Saturday, September 30, 2023, the Wellness Groups kicked-off Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

The Wellness Groups - Breast Health Awareness empowered women on breast health, breast cancer, mental health and heart health with moderator Rhonda E. Smith, ED of CA Black Health Network, and health experts Dr. Renee M. Poole, MD, MMM, CPE, FAAFP; and Arnedra Jordan, MPH, Health Equity Advocate/Project Manage-Black Women for Wellness.

It was a morning of health awareness empowerment, sisterhood, creating new relationships and fun with the photo op wall, snap picture booth and our favorite caricature artist, Mario.

We are grateful to our sponsors, partners, supporters and volunteers for making this health forum possible.

Thank you to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Mu Lambda Omega for hosting the check-in and registration. Dr. Ashley Wiley Johnson for introducing our founder and Gwendolyn

Scott Goodman of BWN for providing the invocation and setting the atmosphere.

On May 13, 2024, Michelle Moore Bell Receives Community Partner Award.

Michelle Moore Bell receives the 2024 Pearls of Faith, Lorraine Jackson Foundation Community Partner Award.

Read article here: https://lasentinel.net/michelle-moore-bell-receives-community-partner-award.html

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Ladies, thank you for showing up for yourselves.

See a few images above from the 22nd Annual Breast & Whole Health Awareness Breakfast Forum held on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the Proud Bird Events Center, Ballroom West with health experts, Rhonda M. Smith, ED of the ca Black Health Network and Dr. Renee M. Poole, MD, MMM, CPE, FAAFF and Arnedra Jordan, MPH, Health Equity Advocate/Project Manage-Black Women for Wellness.

View what the participates had to say about the breast and whole health awareness breakfast forum held on September 30, 2023, below.

What Our Attendees Have to Say

This was my first time attending-so inspiring! Jennifer Smith 2024

You’re doing great work. At least four women from our group plan to support this event. My Sister My Friend Breast Cancer Support Group, September 2023

Michelle Moore Bell Founder/President of The Wellness Groups showed OUTTTT this morning at her 22nd signature annual health event!!! The pleasure was all mine to be in the presence of like-minded black women. Michelle my friend and community partner for years owes no one nothing and for sure did Not disappoint! Love Beverly Hutchinson, September 2023

Michelle, everything was beautiful as usual, you always have beautiful affairs. Yvonne McFarmland, Sept. 2023

Beautiful event. We all had a great time. Learned a lot. Anthnette, September 2023

Michelle, it was a great time as usual. Laini, September 2023

Congratulations Michelle on another successful breakfast health forum. We all had a great time. Jacqueline Nunn, September 2023

Yesterday was beautiful! Ramona Holland, September 2023

It was awesome as usual! Marlene R. Dyce, September 2023

Michelle, I had a fantastic time. The event was well planned and everyone was so nice. I enjoyed every big the food, the speakers, DJ, gifts, etc. Michelle, thank you for blessing so many women. You are an amazing and special Lady from God. Also, thanks for sharing your testimony. You are appreciated. I left the event with a big smile feeling really good. I thank God for all your hard work and dedication. Karen Bonner, Sept. 2023

I’m Virginia Martin’s daughter. I’ve come to the event last couple of years, this one was the best. Lisa Martin, September 2023

Congratulations on a wonderful seller event. I’ve heard nothing but good things about it. Janice Smallwood McKenzie, September 2023

It was a lovely event! Such helpful information for the community, great music and a wonderful atmosphere!! Mu Lambda Omega Chapter of AKA was honored to partner with you. It was our pleasure to serve. Andria Hancock-Crear, President, September 2023

I had the BEST time; you Michelle Moore Bell are an amazing lady. The information, resources, networking and gift bags were not disappointing. Thank you, Queen. Beverly Hutchinson, September 2023

Congratulations again to you again Michelle... Job well done. You did it! Wow! Jacqueline Nunn, Sept. 2023

Hi Michelle, thank you for hosting a fabulous event. Glad I could be of support. Thank you for sharing my contact. I look forward to staying in contact. Astrid Williams, September 2023

Thank you so much for the gift, I truly appreciate it. Thank you for the many years for making a difference in the Ministry that God called you to. The best is yet to come. Blessings, Virginia, September 2023

*You’re Awesome! Darlene Smith, September 2023

Hi,

You are a Phenomenal Woman? As a Christian woman of God, you serve breast cancer survives & supporters every year. Michelle, your hard work is appreciated by all who have been to your events. You have been a supporter of Women of Color Breast Cancer Support Group, your time & knowledge for breast cancer reaches so many each and every day. Bravo Michelle, you are simply awesome & lovely. Debra Potter, 35-year breast cancer survivor, September 2023

Very Nice, Michelle! You’ve been championing and advocating for women for a long time! Proud of you!! Love Marlaa Hall Reid, September 2023

Michelle, there is simply NO way that we could come close to calculating the huge number of women and families lives that YOU AND the Wellness Groups has touched and even SAVED! Facts! We will never know the number of people that are HERE today because they learned about early detection and preventative wellness, because you were willing, diligent and obedient to the calling of God on your beautiful life! Thank you from the bottom of my heart on behalf of our ENTIRE community. Love Kim Anthony, October 2022

As Tina would say, “You are simply the best!” Marlena R. Dyce, October 2022

Thank You for Showing Up in 2022

On Saturday, October 30, 2022, the 21st Annual Breast Cancer/Breast Health presentation by Dr. Rosalyn Morrell, MD., brought attention to the disparities we face as Black women with breast cancer & other health care.

Therefore, The Wellness Groups continues to be committed to reducing breast cancer death rate by empowering women with education, inspiration, and sisterhood. Kim Anthony Morrow spoke on Finding Joy. There was breakfast, music was by DJ Kenny D, Mario the caricature artist, pink carpet photo opportunity, exhibitors, giveaways, prizes and much more.

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Ladies, The Wellness Groups applauds you for showing up for yourselves on July 30, 2022, for The Wellness Groups' Virtual Breast Health Forum

Theme: Black Breast Cancer/When We Trail.

Guest speaker: Ricki Fairley, CEO, and Co-Founder of TOUCH, The Black Breast Cancer Alliance.

Moderator: Rhonda M. Smith, Executive Director of the California Black Health Network.

Always a free event, we couldn't do it without your support. Show love and click on the link below to donate $20 or more. Then click on the donate ticket.

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The Wellness Group Celebrated 20 Years of Empowering Women in 2021

Recap - The Wellness Groups hosted two events in 2021. On Saturday, May 1, 2021 (Virtual) and Saturday, October 2, 2021 (In-person - Garden event).

The 20th Annual Breast & Whole Health Awareness Forum for Women was held on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at the Historic Wilfandel Clubhouse Garden located in the Historic Adams District.

We are grateful to our sponsors, community partners, and supporters for helping to make this event successful and fabulous for the ladies.

It was a day of education, empowerment, joyful music, lunch, photo booth, caricature artist, vendors, giveaways, prizes, celebration, and more.

Guest Speakers: Dr. C. Suzanne Cutter, MD - Surgical Oncologist - Founder of CUREtology Jewel Diamond Taylor - Author, Life Coach, and Speaker - Founder of Women on the Grow. Moderator: Diana Layne White - Transformational Coach - Founder and CEO, I AM... Transformation Coaching, and The Wellness Group, Vice-President.

Always a free event, we couldn't do it without your support.

Thank you for your support!

Thank You

A special thank you to our Sponsors, Community Partners, and Supporters, because of you we are still here empowering woman.

Prior Breast & Whole Health Forum Presenters: Dr. Rebecca Alleyne, MD; Mrs. Mae L. Blake, First Lady, West Angeles COGIC; Shawn LaRe' Brinkley, MS LMFT; Ms. Charlie Jordan Brookins; Vanessa Bell Calloway; Dr. Suzanne Cutter, MD.; Ricki Fairley; Dr. Dennis Holmes, MD.; Dr. Ronald Hurst, MD.; Eloise Laws; Jenifer Metz, Dr. Rosalyn Morrell, MD; Kim Anthony-Morrow, JoMarie Payton; Deborah Smith Pegues; Barbara A. Perkin; Dr. Betty R. Price; Denise Roberts; Dr. Robina Smith, MD.; Jewel Diamond Taylor and Congresswoman Maxine Waters.

Prior Mistress of Ceremonies and Moderators: Kim Anthony, Kimberly Blake Ludlow, Mother Love, Rhonda Smith, and Diana Layne White.

Prior Setting the Atmosphere Participants: Dr. Tonya Lewis, Yvonne Johnson-Gibson, and Gwendolyn Scott-Goodwin.

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