Discovering Moorer 2 Life
A community based nonprofit organization
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to curate innovative programs and services that will enhance the lives of people of color living with chronic illnesses or rare diseases. ​
​
We are intentional about the Quality of Life in transitioning millennials throughout adulthood, as they are profoundly affected by health disparities, cultural and implicit biases, and overall lack of health equity. ​​
​
"WE CONTROL OUR NARRATIVE"
OUR VISION is to influence healthcare policy by presenting evidence-based solutions that have positively changed health outcomes in people of color. A change in healthcare policy means eliminating the health disparities, the stigma, and the biases that negatively impact those living with chronic illnesses and rare diseases. We envision a more equitable, just, and diversified healthcare system inclusive of all illnesses regardless of socioeconomic status.
Our Story
DiscoveringMoorer2life is an emerging Community Based Organization (CBO) that operates as a 501c3 non-profit organization. It was founded in 2022 by Andre and Cynthia Moorer to educate, elevate, and empower the Black and Brown communities about those who live with Chronic Illnesses and Rare diseases.
​
DiscoveringMoorer2 life is a spiritual awakening birthed after the death of our son who lived with Sickle Cell Disease, (classified as a chronic illness as well as a rare disease). Parents who experience the death of a child, know it goes against our natural understanding of life. When my son’s death occurred, it was nothing less than horrific, tragic, and life-altering. Three out of four of our kids live with a chronic Illness. We have another son who was diagnosed with a mental health diagnosis and a daughter diagnosed with breast cancer. As a believer in God, My question to him was “Why God, why my children? ”
​
Well, he revealed to me so vividly. "You have been called to be a catalyst to amplify the voice of young adults living with chronic illness and rare disease and community, bridging the gap between the two." So here we are, ready to pursue the plan God has ordained for us.
​​
"Son for every health disparity you experienced, for every implicit bias and cultural incompetence you endured, for all the inequalities in healthcare you faced, we are here to elevate the voices of young black and brown adults living with a chronic illness or rare disease.
​
May the Legacy of Andre Moorer Jr. live on through health equity
​
Our
Founders
Cynthia Moorer – Executive Director
​
​Cynthia Moorer is a seasoned Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with over 30 years of experience, primarily as a Nurse Manager in Skilled Nursing Facilities. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences and is pursuing a research certification at Morehouse School of Medicine while working towards becoming a certified Health Coach. Her academic journey is guided by the ultimate goal of earning a Doctorate in Public Health.
Research is a missing but profoundly important piece to change. As a dedicated nurse and mother of three adult children with chronic illnesses, Cynthia's passion for health equity is deeply personal. Her advocacy is relentless, driven by a commitment to improving healthcare access and outcomes for underserved populations.
Cynthia has served as the President of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in DeKalb, GA. She is an active Community-Based Organization (CBO) partner with the Sickle Cell Consortium. She is also an alumna of Leadership DeKalb, GA. With a forward-thinking and innovative approach, Cynthia is committed to fostering positive health outcomes for people of color. Her work is fueled by a desire to reshape how communities engage in community health and take ownership of their health. She believes that real change begins by amplifying the voices of those living with chronic illnesses and rare diseases, educating communities and community leaders, and creating evidence-based programs and services to support these programs.
Cynthia is a change agent, dedicated to influencing policy on health disparities, health equity, implicit biases, and cultural competency in healthcare for people of color.
​
Andre Moorer –Managing Director
​
My advocacy and personal experience with SSD began with my wife Cynthia and me. We cared for my son Andre Jr from his birth in 1983 until his passing in 2022. He was diagnosed with SSD at 6 months old. I have experienced multiple hospitalizations, transfusions, emergency room visits, pain crises, and pain management with my son. There have been multiple issues with emergency room visits including long waits, poor treatment, stigmatization, discrimination, lack of knowledge on behalf of the nurses and doctors, bad pain management, and being admitted when needed. Over the years, some of these barriers to care have improved, but we still have a long way to go! The conversation has to happen, and changes need to be made in order for patients with SSD to reach their full potential! My wife and I are advocates for SSD, mental health, substance abuse, homelessness, and the health disparities and social determinants of health that lead to inequity. We are both graduates of Leadership Dekalb and Morehouse School of Medicine’s Dr. Satcher community health leadership program. We also recently started a nonprofit organization called Discovering Moorer2Life! Our mission is to address the health disparities of young adults with chronic illness within our community in order to help individuals reach their full potential.
​
I am also closing in on my 9th year of service on the DeKalb CSB board and recently accepted the position of Vice Chair. I also serve on the Finance and Executive compensation committees and the Brighter Dekalb Foundation. I am a graduate of Leadership Dekalb’s class of 2019 and of Morehouse School of Medicine Dr. Satcher Community Health Leadership Program in 2015. I volunteer for NAMI Dekalb and serve as a partner with the Sickle Cell Consortium of Atlanta. I am honored to be a part of the Advisory Board regarding Sickle Cell Disease. I have lived in Dekalb county for 25 years. In my professional life, I am a business/owner-operator. Thanks