🍝 Mangia for a Cure

Sunday Pasta Lunch supporting Let's Cure Lucas

📍 Location: The Jewel Event Center

📅 Date: November 8 (Sunday)

⏰ Time: 12:00 pm - 4:00pm

About the Event

Join us for Mangia for a Cure, a cozy and community-driven Sunday lunch fundraiser hosted by The Jewel Event Center. This event brings families together over delicious speciality pastas (buffet style), conversation, and family activities — all in support of Let's Cure Lucas.

It’s a relaxed, family-style gathering designed to connect the community while raising important funds and awareness for RBM28 research and therapy development.

What to Expect

Enjoy a beautifully curated afternoon featuring:

• 🍝 Fresh pasta stations

• 🎲 Table games & interactive activities

• 🍷 Social dining experience

• 🎟️ Raffles & fundraising opportunities

• 🎶 Light entertainment & music

• 👨‍👩‍👧 Community-style seating and connection

Who It’s For

This is a family-friendly Sunday event, perfect for:

• Friends and families

• Community supporters

• People looking for a relaxed, meaningful afternoon out

Everyone is welcome to sit, share a meal, and be part of something meaningful.

Why “Mangia for a Cure”

“Mangia” means eat — and this event is about more than food. It’s about gathering, sharing a meal, and turning a simple Sunday lunch into real community impact and hope for the future.

Venue

The Jewel Event Center

55 Sovereign Ct, Woodbridge, ON L4L 8M1

Join Us

Come hungry, bring your family and friends, and enjoy a Sunday afternoon of great food, games, and community spirit — all for a cause that matters.

With Gratitude

A Special Thank You to The Jewel Event Center

We are incredibly grateful to The Jewel Event Center for opening their doors to our community and generously donating the food and wine for Mangia for a Cure. Their generosity allows us to focus on what this afternoon is truly about — bringing people together and raising funds for Lucas and RBM28 research.

Tickets:

 $40 per adult | $10 per child

Come hungry, leave knowing your Sunday lunch helped support the search for a treatment for Lucas and others like him.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Help us make Mangia for a Cure possible.

We are incredibly grateful to The Jewel Event Center for generously hosting this special afternoon and donating the food and wine for our guests. Because of their generosity, sponsorship opportunities for this event are focused on supporting the overall event and the mission of Let's Cure Lucas, rather than individual food, beverage, or activity components.

Sponsors will help us cover the remaining event expenses and maximize the funds raised for RBM28 research and therapy development for Lucas and other families affected by this ultra-rare condition.

Event Sponsorship Opportunities

Community Sponsor — $2,500 — includes a table of 12

A meaningful contribution toward the overall event and the continued work to advance RBM28 research and therapy development. Includes a reserved table for 12 guests. Table sponsorship will be prominently displayed at your table, verbal recognition at the event during remarks. Recognition on the Mangia for a Cure webpage, dedicated LetsCureLucas Instagram Story's posted at the time of sponsorship as well as leading up to the event.

Corporate Table Sponsor — $1,000 — includes a table of 12

Host a table for 12 and bring your employees, clients, business partners, friends, and/or family together for an afternoon supporting Lucas and RBM28 research and therapy development. Includes a reserved table for 12 guests. Table sponsorship will be displayed at your table, on the Mangia for a Cure webpage, and a dedicated LetsCureLucas Instagram Story.

Friend of the Cause — $500 — includes 4 tickets

A special opportunity for local businesses, families, and friends to show their support for Lucas and the Let's Cure Lucas mission. Includes guest tickets, sponsor recognition on the Mangia for a Cure webpage, and a dedicated LetsCureLucas Instagram Story.

Sponsor Recognition

Sponsors will receive recognition throughout the event and across Let's Cure Lucas instagram platforms, with recognition tailored to the level of support.

100% of funds raised through sponsorships, tickets, raffles, and donations will support the Let's Cure Lucas mission.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

HOSTED BY

Thank you to our Corporate Table Sponsors

Thank you to our Friend of the Cause Sponsors