Join us on Sunday, May 18 from 11am–2pm at FDR State Park in Yorktown, NY for a Health & Wellness Fair FUNdraiser in support of Lupus Awareness Month!
Increasing awareness, raising funds, and encouraging lupus warriors!
Our events are geared towards supporting individuals and their caregivers who are impacted by any chronic illness including autoimmune diseases and invisible disabilities.
Picnic areas, vendors, resources, activities, trails, a playground for the kids, and more! Bring your friends, family, and pets, pack a picnic lunch, bring some yard games, wear something purple (if you can!), and join us for a fun day in the park.
Free admission.
Tables/activities begin at 11am. There is no scheduled walk, but attendees are free to walk in the park and are welcome to remain in the park until park closing.
Sponsors/partners/vendors include: TheNetWorks, Walgreens, Nissan of Yorktown Heights, Jefferson Valley Mall, Halston Media, The Gramercy, ProClinix, Office of the County Executive, Westchester County Board of Legislators, Lupus Research Alliance, Enjoy Erica Art Studio, All American Homecare Agency, Northeast ADA Center, TMN Skincare & Wellness, Monat, TP Professional Solutions, OccuHealth, One Hope Wine, New York Life, Tupperware, Mary Kay, Go No Sen Karate Yorktown, Dragonfly Arts, ACCES-VR, The Timeless Cookie Company, Paparazzi, Arbonne, Belgique Boutique, Grandma’s Love Best, Common Grounds Café & Roastery, Desire Foods, Kimberly Seger Charity Foundation, & more!
Expected guests/speakers include County Executive Ken Jenkins, Chairman of the Board and County Legislator Vedat Gashi, County Legislator Colin Smith, and Daks Armstrong.
This event is hosted by Brittany and Cheryl Sanchez and organized by TheNetWorks Organization.
FDR State Park – Area 6 - 2957 Crompond Rd, Yorktown Heights, NY - Exit 16 off the Taconic or accessible via Route 202/Crompond Rd in Yorktown. For more info about FDR State Park, visit parks.ny.gov/parks/148/details.aspx
Vendor and sponsor opportunities are available – visit lupusawareness.com for info.
Event information will be updated as new details become available. This event is rain or shine unless weather is forecast to be severe.
Handicapped parking available / Wheelchair accessible including restrooms / Covered pavilion area available
Pet friendly – pets must be leashed at all times and pet waste must be picked up – please note there are ticks in this area
Don’t forget sunscreen and bug repellant if you need it!
TO REGISTER: Advance registration is recommended but not required. Registration allows us to keep attendees posted on important updates and future related events. Register on Eventbrite: https://bit.ly/44eJvrv
TO DONATE DIRECTLY: https://give.lupusresearch.org/westchesterlupusawareness
Lupus is a complex chronic disease that has no cure. It’s an autoimmune disease, which means that your immune system — that usually fights infections — attacks healthy tissue instead. Anyone can develop lupus, but it is most prevalent in women and people of color. Lupus commonly affects the skin, joints, and internal organs like kidneys and lungs, but it can cause inflammation and pain in any part of your body. Since it can affect patients in many different ways, it is usually hard to diagnose and hard to treat.
For information about our Lupus Awareness Month activities and for links to information about lupus, visit lupusawareness.com.
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