Events
Fundraisers
Annual Gala
Our semi-annual gala is an evening of celebration, connection, and community. Guests come together to support the mission of the You Got This, Kid! Leadership Foundation through a silent auction, music, and more. It’s a night where every conversation, bid, and donation helps fuel leadership programs, autoimmune research grants, and scholarships for the next generation.
Save the Date October 29th, 2026
Week of Wellness: Striding for a Purpose
Every November Join the You Got This, Kid! Leadership Foundation for a week-long event that blends movement, community, and impact. Every step you take strengthens your wellness, reconnects you with nature, and helps create brighter futures for young leaders, Lupus warriors, and our planet. Together, simple walks can spark extraordinary change.
Speaking Events
Chuck Saia brings his signature energy and insight to corporations, colleges, and organizations nationwide. Each engagement is customized for the audience and focuses on Career Exploration, Leadership Development, and Self-Discovery — using memorable animal analogies from his book to create interactive, lasting experiences. Past audiences include McDonald’s, Quinnipiac University, NC State, and more.
Interested in booking Chuck for your organization?
Environmental Clean-Up Events
We believe healthy communities and a healthy environment go hand in hand. Our clean-up events unite young leaders, autoimmune patients, and advocates to restore local green spaces while raising awareness of the environmental factors linked to autoimmune disease. Participants build teamwork, civic leadership skills, and a shared sense of purpose.
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