My Mother's Heart Foundation
After losing her mother to heart disease, Charkarra took steps to ensure she would not endure a similar fate. Charkarra shared her goals — and her passion — of healthier hearts for all and created My Mother's Heart Foundation in 2006. Since, she has touched thousands of women in her Mississippi community through wellness seminars, workshops, health fairs, screenings, church presentations and events. Her $5,000 grant will help fund the third annual Queens of Healthy Hearts Royal Slumber Party. More than 250 sisters of all ages will arrive with pajamas and pillows in tow to learn how to be healthier and happier through preventative care, fitness and diet.