On June 1, 2026, a flag flew above the United States Capitol in honor of Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday.

It is a fitting tribute to an extraordinary American life.

Marilyn worked in a defense factory during World War II. She traveled to Korea in 1954 to entertain American servicemen, performing for thousands of troops in bitter winter conditions. Throughout her life, she maintained a deep affection for those who served and understood the extraordinary reach of the platform she had been given.

She became one of America’s great cultural icons, but behind that image was a woman who worked, persevered, challenged convention and gave back.

As we continue to celebrate her 100th birthday, we remember Marilyn not simply for her fame, but for her contribution to American culture, her support of our servicemen and women, and the humanity behind an enduring American icon.

Through the Marilyn Monroe Mental Health for the Arts Program, we are carrying that spirit of service forward —turning remembrance into something that can help others.

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Today marks one year since Collectors MD quietly entered the world.

What began as a simple idea has grown into something far bigger than we ever imagined - a community built on support, accountability, and meaningful change.

Over the past year, we’ve launched weekly peer-support meetings, accountability groups, partnerships, resources, and conversations that have sparked a movement reaching collectors across the hobby and beyond.

Most importantly, we’ve created a space where people can be open, honest, and intentional about the challenges within the hobby that often go unspoken. No one has to struggle in isolation anymore. At Collectors MD, we heal, grow, and thrive together in community.

This has never just been about collecting. It has always been about the collectors. And the collectors deserve a space that protects their well-being, honors their stories, and puts people before profit.

To everyone who has shared a story, joined a meeting, supported the mission, or simply followed along - thank you.

One year in. This is just the beginning.

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