Mariposa 2021-A Cocktail Party Fundraiser

53 Edison Place,Newark NJ 07102

22 October, 2021

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Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow When you register for Mariposa, the money raised supports the Fibromyalgia Care Society of America, Inc. Help for Today, Hope for TomorrowWhen you register for Mariposa, the money you raise supports the Fibromyalgia Care Society of America's fight to improve the lives of people affected by fibromyalgia and their families.  This is the third annual cocktail party, which will serve to bring together the community of those living with fibromyalgia in the Greater New York region and the Northeast.  2021 HonoreesThe event will not only serve to celebrate the important work we are doing but also to honor individuals who have been part of our work and more specifically, those who have had an impact on the broader fibromyalgia community. We have an exciting evening planned and are grateful to have support from our community partners in helping to make this event a success.  Wanda Nieves-FibroWarrior Award Bio coming soon... Fibro Ally Award Jewell Singletary is a creative entrepreneur, educator, and multidisciplinary artist. She is the founding owner of Gratitude Griot, a trauma-informed well-being-based business, a documentarian filmmaker, and host of Yoga Wit the Ohmies Podcast, a free community resource in which we center Black and Brown professionals that work in mental health and holistic wellness fields. Gratitude Griot LLC is a well-being-based business providing mindfulness services that focus on alleviating stress using somatic movement, meditation and therapeutic art. We are certified experts in holistic health and have contracted our services to schools, community organizations, private institutions, government entities, and individuals to provide accessible support to people suffering from chronic stress. Community Partner Award Elizabeth Paradise has been a longtime employee of the Topricin company since 2008. Her creative background in Communications and Media Arts earned her the role as Social Media Director in 2014. Since then, Elizabeth has been dedicated to connecting with the Fibromyalgia and Pain Warrior communities and continues to champion Topricin's grassroots mission in; changing the way we treat pain. Topricin Fibro Cream is an innovative and alternative solution for natural pain management and prevention. To learn more visit: www.topricinfibrocream.com or follow us @topricinfibrocream on Facebook and Instagram. Luminary Award TBA Hosted by: Francisco Martinez, Jr. Born in Bronx, NY, and later moving to Newark, NJ, Francisco Martinez is a retired United States Marine Corps veteran and person living with Fibromyalgia. He joined the Marine Corps at the age of 17 where he worked as a Combat Correspondent. During his second enlistment, Francisco was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. He was 24. Following his diagnosis, he was medically retired and has worked alongside the Fibromyalgia Care Society of America as a Fibro Youth Advocate. He is currently attending New York University where he is majoring in Social Work. Francisco looks forward to using his educational background and experience within the military to help fellow veterans heal from stress-related trauma caused by military experience. Sponsors: Dress AttireCocktail Party - Purple (Tie/Dress) encouraged.  Founded in 2015, the Fibromyalgia Care Society of America (FCSA) is devoted to revolutionizing how fibromyalgia is cared for in this country by introducing a comprehensive holistic approach to care, family supports and support groups. The organization was founded by Mildred Velez, who has been living with fibromyalgia since 2007, in response to the lack of direct services for those living with fibromyalgia and to the dearth of dedicated medical care and support. Mildred, along with a dedicated board of trustees, has developed a concise and direct approach to helping those living with fibromyalgia and their families. The FCSA is committed to the highest standard of care and services that also promotes equality in care so that everyone living with fibromyalgia is able to take advantage of care regardless of their socioeconomic status and geographical location. The FCSA is committed to a holistic and cutting-edge approach to services, which will be offered through three key areas: Centers of Excellence, FibroCares and Empowerment Groups.