Belle Cares · October · Women's Health Month
Let's close the gap.
We are seeking nominations for organizations that are doing amazing things to support women's health. We will select 5 organizations nominated by our community and donate $10,000 to each, $50,000 in total.
Women's health has been under-researched, under-funded, and under-discussed for far too long, especially menopause. This October, Belle is dedicating the entire month to women's health and menopause education. And we want you to help us give back.
- Open to any organization doing good work for women's health
- Free to nominate, takes about two minutes
- Nominations open now through October 1
Why this matters
The gap is real.
So is the fix.
For decades, medicine treated women's health as an afterthought: studied less, funded less, and too often dismissed. Menopause affects every woman who lives long enough to reach it, yet most go through it with little guidance and even less support. We can't fix that alone. But we can do our part.
01
1993
Left out of research
Women weren't required to be included in NIH-funded clinical trials until 1993. We're still catching up on what that left unstudied.
02
1M+
Every single year
Over a million women in the U.S. reach menopause each year, many without a clear plan, a knowledgeable provider, or anyone to ask.
03
34+
Symptoms, not just one
It's not just hot flashes. Sleep, mood, memory, joints, heart and bone health can all shift, and are often missed or misattributed.
04
Few
Trained to help
Only a fraction of clinicians receive formal menopause training, leaving women to piece together answers on their own.
$50K
Our commitment: a month dedicated to women's health and menopause education, plus $10,000 each to five organizations doing the work to close the gap every day. You tell us who they are.
A month of dedication
October at Belle.
We're dedicating all of October to women's health: a month of education, awareness, and honest conversation about menopause and everything around it.
Education you can trust
Clear, clinician-backed information on menopause and women's health. No jargon, no judgment.
Breaking the silence
Menopause shouldn't be a taboo topic. We're helping make it something women feel comfortable talking about.
A day to raise our voices
We're joining the global movement to spotlight menopause and the support every woman deserves.
Celebrating the five
We'll give $10,000 each to five organizations you nominated, and spotlight their work all month long.
Nominate
Who's doing the work?
Tell us about a women's health organization that's making a real difference, for you, someone you love, or your community. It takes about two minutes.
- Nominate as many organizations as you'd like
- Local, national, big or small, all welcome
- Your story helps us decide, so tell us why
$10,000
to each of five organizations you help us choose
What makes a strong nomination
- 1Be specific. What does this organization do, and who do they help?
- 2Share the impact. A personal story or a real result goes a long way.
- 3Help us find them. A website or social link lets us verify and celebrate them.
Key dates
- Oct 1Nominations close
- Oct 2Our team reviews every nomination
- Oct, week 1Five organizations announced
- All OctoberWe celebrate their work
How it works
From nomination to donation.
Four simple steps. Your voice picks where $50,000 goes.
Now through Oct 1
You nominate
Submit any women's health organization you believe in, and tell us why.
Oct 2
We review
Our team reads every nomination and makes sure each organization is legitimate.
First week of October
Five are announced
A panel of Belle clinicians and team members chooses the five, and we reveal them to kick off the month.
All of October
We celebrate them
Each receives $10,000, and we spotlight their work and stories all month long.
Free to nominate. No purchase necessary.
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about Belle's Women's Health Month initiative.
Still have questions? Visit our help centerWho can submit a nomination?
Anyone! You don't need to be a Belle member to nominate. Patients, friends, family, providers, and community members are all welcome.
When is the nomination deadline?
Nominations close at the end of the day on October 1. Our team reviews every nomination on October 2.
What kind of organizations qualify?
Any organization doing meaningful work for women's health: nonprofits, community groups, clinics, research teams, advocacy groups, and more. You don't need to be a registered nonprofit. We'll simply verify that each organization is legitimate and doing real good for women.
Can I nominate more than one organization?
Yes. Submit a separate nomination for each organization. Nominating the same organization multiple times doesn't guarantee selection. The strength of the story matters most.
How will the five organizations be chosen?
After verifying eligibility, a panel of Belle clinicians and team members will review every nomination, weighing impact, reach, and alignment with closing the gap in women's health.
When will the recipients be announced?
We'll review every nomination on October 2 and announce all five organizations during the first week of October, then celebrate them all month long, sharing their stories and work by email and on our social channels.
Can I nominate an organization I work for?
Yes. Just let us know your connection in your nomination so we can review it transparently.
Why is Belle doing this?
We care for women every day, and we see the gap in women's health up close. This month is about education, awareness, and supporting the people working to change the system, beyond our own walls.
Help us close
the gap.
One nomination could send $10,000 to an organization changing women's lives. Tell us who deserves it.