Gala Celebrates One Body Networking Founder & President Janice Weaver’s Ten-Year Milestone of Saving Lives with Community Blood Drives

By Linda K. Brown Advantage Communications Group, LLC

On Jan. 28, a star-studded event was held for One Body Networking Founder & President, Janice Weaver, who was honored for her commitment of saving lives for ten years. The gala event was held at the George R. Brown Convention Centers’ George Bush Ballroom, for “Ten Years of Saving Lives” through community blood drives. The event was attended by many Houstonians who showed their appreciation for her nonprofit organization’s level of commitment of community service. As a result of OBN’s fundraising efforts, they will be presenting a $2,500 “Mayor Sylvester Turner Scholarship” to a deserving college student soon.

Weaver was previously diagnosed with a rare blood disease, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP) in 2013 which unfortunately can be fatal or cause lasting damage, such as brain damage or a stroke, if not treated immediately. Janice spent 22 days in the ICU and received plasma to help save her life. She was fortunate to survive and once recovered, “she has remained committed to giving back and paying it forward”.

Her foundation, One Body Networking, continues to raise awareness to the community of how donating blood saves lives. For each person who donates blood, they save three lives. One Body Networking hosts community-based blood drives and awards scholarships to college students who exemplify community leadership. One Body Networking continued their efforts through the COVID-19 pandemic, saving over 1,500 lives.

Because of their efforts during the pandemic, the non-profit won the 2022 Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center Small Heroes Award. They were also highlighted in the Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center’s 2023 calendar. Janice is a dedicated community leader, Christian and humanitarian who is committed to helping others; she diligently serves as the Director of Community Relations for the City of Houston as part of Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Executive Staff. She is truly an active public servant throughout the greater Houston area and volunteers with numerous organizations throughout the community.

The same day as the gala, Mayor Sylvester Turner proclaimed “Janice Weaver Day” in the City of Houston.

Source: Linda K. Brown, Advantage Communications Group, LLC