Join us on Thursday, May 12 from 6-8pm on the patio at The Gramercy in Yorktown for our networking mixer & fundraiser for lupus awareness and research! Make new connections and reconnect with those you haven't seen in person for awhile. Take in the wonderful ambiance of The Gramercy while enjoying hors d'ouevres, taste one (or two!) of their delicious original cocktails, and order something fabulous off their menu. A portion of the proceeds from drink specials will be donated to the fundraiser. (Cash bar/food menu.) Invite a friend or colleague and let's get together in support of our local leaders, entrepreneurs, and business owners. This event will be held outdoors on the patio weather permitting. There is no cost to attend. Donations of any amount are appreciated but not required. This networking mixer is also a fundraiser for lupus awareness and research. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that affects millions worldwide. This disease is more common than leukemia, muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and cystic fibrosis. It affects more women than men (9 out of 10 people with lupus are women) and it disproportionately affects women of color. Unfortunately, lupus presents many complexities and barriers that have prevented scientists from finding a cure. Because no two cases are exactly the same and its symptoms mimic those of other diseases, the exact cause of lupus is unknown and it is very difficult to diagnose. For those interested in donating, we will have several options available including our Lupus Walk fundraiser page: https://give.lupusresearch.org/team/424905 Shop our Tupperware fundraiser party: https://my.tupperware.com/PMATOS/Events?code=4100828996 Visit https://www.the-gramercy.com/ for more information about The Gramercy. RSVP is recommended but not required. RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/networking-mixer-fundraiser-for-lupus-awareness-research-tickets-333556886627