San Bernardino, CA (August 23, 2024) The Legacy Bridges Foundation, Inc. is excited to announce its FALL Advocacy & Inclusion Fair on Saturday, October 12th, 2024 from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at San Bernardino Valley College located at 701 S. Mount Vernon Ave. San Bernardino, CA 92410 with access to the event from parking lots 9, 10 and 11. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for this very exciting, inspiring and FREE event.
The FALL Advocacy & Inclusion Fair is designed to promote awareness, celebrate diversity and empower marginalized communities in a fun, inclusive and interactive environment. Event participants will have the opportunity to access valuable health education and resources, empowering them to advocate for their health and well-being within the community.
“This is a FREE FUN event open to the public: any age with any special need or disability and will include costumes, games, food, and so much more!” said Executive Director Melanee Stovall. “Families and caregivers of those living with epilepsy or special needs are especially invited to come together to ignite action in efforts to promote advocacy and inclusion in their personal lives, communities, workplaces, and healthcare systems,” she added.
“This is a unique opportunity to participate in an inclusive event full of fun and empowerment,” said Board Member Denise Loiacano. “There will be music, face painting, balloon artists, sensory play and much more. This is an event you do not want to miss,” she added.
The Legacy Bridges Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded to bridge the gap to support, educate and advocate for individuals, families and caregivers of those living with epilepsy and other seizure related disorders. They are dedicated to helping champions live a sustainable life through participation of essential supportive programs and services. LBF’s mission is to raise awareness of epilepsy, shine a light for the many individuals and families impacted, and partner with other great organizations to provide champions with access to valuable resources.
According to the Epilepsy Foundation, “1 in 10 will have a seizure in their lifetime, with epilepsy affecting 1 out of every 26 individuals; 3.4 million people nationwide, more than 65 million people globally, and 150,000 new cases are diagnosed in the United States each year.”
Visit the website http://www.legacybridgesfoundation.org for more information. For sponsorship or to volunteer, call (951)374-0933 or email admin@legacybridgesfoundation.org.
To make a monetary contribution today, visit www.givebutter.com/LegacyBridgesFoundation-Donations. Support the foundation’s mission to raise awareness, shine a light and partner to find a cure. All contributions are fully tax-deductible to the extent of the law.
