We made history.

Our founder, Victoria Reese Brathwaite (@picturethisvic), and the We Are ILL team, officially received the resolution recognizing We Are ILL Week from October 25-31, 2026. This moment right here is bigger than a piece of paper or a ceremony. This is the state of Georgia saying that Black women living with MS, lupus, and NMOSD deserve to be seen, supported, and celebrated, not just once, but always. This is nine years of showing up for our community being recognized at the highest level. Victoria started We Are ILL because she saw a gap and refused to accept it. She knew that Black women were being overlooked, underserved, and left out of the conversation when it came to chronic illness, and she built something that changed that. This resolution is confirmation of what we’ve known all along, that this community is doing something that matters and the world is starting to catch up. To every single person who’s ever shared their story, attended a session, joined a chat, bought a ticket, or simply said “me too” when they felt alone, this is yours. You are the reason we’re standing here today. And we’re just getting started. #WeAreILLMatic #WeAreILLWeek #MakingHistory #ChronicIllnessAdvocacy #BlackWomenWellness