Sponsorship Opportunities

JOIN US AS A SPONSOR!

• $1000 Caregiver: Name & logo prominently featured on event marketing materials + links to website + verbal acknowledgement at event/event coverage + prime table space
• $750 Friend: Name & logo featured on event marketing materials + links to website + table space
• $500 Supporter: Name & logo on event marketing materials + table space

BONUS! Event sponsorship includes our Spring Networking Mixer Event

We also consider in-kind sponsorships. Have an idea? Email us at tnwteam@thenetworks.org.

Full sponsor details sent upon request.

Vendor Info

EVENT NAME: Lupus Awareness Month Fundraising Event at FDR State Park

DATE: Sunday, May 18, 2025   TIME: 11AM – 2PM

*setup starts at 10am – tables must be setup by 11am – no early breakdown permitted*

LOCATION: FDR State Park, Area/Parking 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 https://parks.ny.gov/parks/148/details.aspx

HOST CONTACT INFO:

VENDOR COSTS:

·       FREE: No cost for TheNetWorks members or for those who are donating product/materials

·       $25: Independent reps, craftspeople, micro/small businesses

·       $50: All others

If you are a non-profit or governmental organization, please contact us for arrangements.

Can't attend but want to participate? For $10, you can have your marketing materials included in our attendee bags.

INFO:

·       This is an outdoor event. Bring sunscreen, bug repellant, etc.

·       Vendors supply tables, chairs, tents, and any other needed equipment.

·       There is no electricity on site!

·       Bathrooms are available.

·       Please pack lunch/snacks. There is no food being offered at this time.

·       Vendors responsible for cleanup/recycling. No confetti allowed. Please be green!

TO SECURE A SPACE:

·       Please advise us of the following via email:

o   Business name, contact name, contact information, type of product/service, link to website or social, logo, COI (if applicable), and how you will be paying.

o   FDR State Park requires insurance for vendors who will be selling. Please supply a COI with the following information:

o   Commercial General Liability Insurance with a limit of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) for each occurrence and General Aggregate in the amount of two million dollars ($2,000,000). The wording under “Certificate Holder” should read: OPRHP 625 BROADWAY ALBANY NY 12226. The “Additional Insured” box should read: THE STATE OF NY, STATE PARKS AND THEIR OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS ARE INCLUDED AS ADDITIONAL INSURED

o   Payment can be made via paypal (csanchez@thenetworks.org), via Zelle (csanchez@thenetworks.org), or Venmo (@csanchez707), or via check payable to TheNetWorks Organization, LLC. Contact us for details.

o   Securing a space indicates acceptance of terms listed above.

VENDOR TIPS - INFORMATION ABOUT LUPUS:

Here is a little about lupus so you can know what kinds of things to promote at our event! Please keep these things in mind and if you're ever unsure about something always feel free to ask Cheryl or Brittany or refer people to us. 

Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect any organ in the body. The effects of lupus as well as medications frequently leads to many symptoms such as:

• Joint Pain & loss of dexterity
• Fatigue
• Insomnia
• Sensitive and easily irritated skin
• Sun sensitivity
• Temperature regulation issues 
• Heat and cold intolerance
• Brain fog & memory issues
• Diet restriction

Important product points would be:

• Organic/Clean
• Holistic/Natural
• Sensitive Friendly
• Sun protectant
• Comfortable 
• Self-Care

Other important things to note:

·       The symbol for lupus is a butterfly, and the color is purple, so any way that can be incorporated will interest lupus warriors!

·       Anyone with an autoimmune disease cannot have any immune boosters such as elderberry or garlic. 

Press Release

Local Mom Daughter Duo to Host 3rd Annual Health & Wellness Fair in support of Lupus Awareness Month at FDR State Park on Sunday, May 18, 2025

Cheryl and Brittany Sanchez are hosting the 3rd annual Health & Wellness Fair + FUNdraising Event in support of Lupus Awareness Month on Sunday, May 18 from 11-2pm in area 6 of FDR State Park in Yorktown, NY. Organized by TheNetWorks, this event will feature vendors, resources, and activities and is intended to support individuals and their caregivers who are impacted by any chronic illness.

This mom-daughter team from Yorktown have been personally impacted by lupus since Brittany’s diagnosis in 2020 – in the early days of the pandemic. Despite their combined experience in healthcare and science, the journey through diagnosis, treatment, and support has been challenging. While looking for resources in the local area, they were unable to find any and decided to start this new annual tradition of bringing awareness, support, and fundraising to Westchester County.

In the years since this annual tradition began, May has been proclaimed "Lupus Awareness Month" in both the Town of Yorktown and Westchester County, and May 10 has been declared "World Lupus Day" by the Westchester County Board of Legislators. Cheryl and Brittany were also recognized by local State Senator Pete Harckham's office for their advocacy work.

Lupus is a 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.

Fundraising proceeds support the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA).  Expected guests/speakers include County Executive Ken Jenkins, Chairman of the Board of Legislators Vedat Gashi, County Legislator Colin Smith, and Daks Armstrong.

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, Westchester County Office for People with Disabilities, 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, Bronxville Reiki, Westchester County Department of Senior Programs & Services,  Creations by DBrackett, T-Mobile, & more!

Visit lupusawareness.com for event details, photos, information about lupus, and link to donate.