URBAN AIR LAKE GROVE HOSTS FIRST ANNUAL
DAVID WOLMETZ MEMORIAL FUNDRAISER
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In partnership with Stony Brook Cancer Center to support funding for blood cancer research
Urban Air Lake Grove will host its first annual David Wolmetz Memorial Fundraiser to support blood cancer research at the Stony Brook Cancer Center to honor late Urban Air Lake Grove Co-Founder, David Wolmetz, on Sunday, June 9, 2024, from 10am through 8pm at Urban Air Lake Grove, located at 3147 Middle Country Road, Lake Grove, NY 11755.
“Dave was the heart and soul of Urban Air Lake Grove, he loved it with every fiber of his being,” said Keith Handler, Co-Founder of Urban Air Lake Grove. “It was our lifelong friendship and our desire as dads to create this place where kids could get off their electronics, run, jump, play and have fun and bring families together. There’s no better way to honor Dave and his legacy by supporting the people who supported him.”
In October of 2018, Dave was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. He was admitted to Stony Brook Hospital’s 19th floor, where his treatment started immediately. The wonderful staff at the Cancer Center and hospital treated him throughout his cancer journey, COVID, and subsequently several hospitalizations over the years due to his compromised immune system. Dave never lost hope and trusted his entire Stony Brook Cancer team immensely. Unfortunately, Dave lost his battle on June 9, 2023.
Ticketed admission to the fundraiser includes access to all attractions at Urban Air Lake Grove (height and weight restrictions apply). Additional scheduled activities include face painting, balloon artists, character meet & greets, live DJ, hourly raffles and more. Proceeds raised throughout the fundraiser will go to the Stony Brook Cancer Center to support funding for blood cancer research to develop new, more effective, target treatments for cancer.
To learn more about the fundraiser or purchase a ticket, visit https://www.urbanair.com/new-york-lake-grove/
