2022 Fire Hero Family Wellness Conference

May 17, 2022 – May 20, 2022, All Day

Location
DoubleTree by Hilton, Rochester – 1111 Jefferson Road , Rochester, NY
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As time passes after a loss, there are changes and challenges that we face on an ongoing basis. The unprecedented times we all faced during 2020 and 2021 made daily life even more uncertain.

That’s why we are especially excited to announce the 2022 Fire Hero Family Wellness Conference! This event is open to spouses, life partners, parents, adult children, and siblings of fallen firefighters honored or approved to be honored at the National Memorial in Emmitsburg, Maryland.

Join us in beautiful Rochester, New York on May 17-20, 2022. Together, we’ll explore navigating milestones, managing stress, practicing mindfulness, and building resilience. We’ll enjoy some local excursions, too!

Please register early to ensure your space in the sessions you prefer.

See the full 2022 Wellness Conference schedule and Register Today

Registration will remain open until April 15 or until the conference is full.

Agenda Highlights

Tuesday

Our Tuesday evening kick-off will feature a keynote address from Michele Neff Hernandez, Founder of Soaring Spirits International and author of Different After You: Rediscovering Yourself and Healing after Grief and Trauma*.

She was chosen as a CNN Top 10 Hero of 2021—and will be doing a book signing!

Wednesday/Thursday

Choose from a variety of dynamic workshops on how nature, healthy sleep, movement, creativity, and connecting with others can help us process our experiences and build resilience.

There are fun excursions to choose from, too! For example:

Men’s Outing: Service Project at Capen Hose Co. #4 Fire Museum
“Rochester Flair!” Picnic Dinner at Spencerport Fire Department
Rochester Lilac Festival at Highland Park
Mount Hope Victorian Cemetery guided tour

Friday

Optional Add-on Day

Local firefighters have planned exciting options for us in and around beautiful Rochester!

Tour of Rochester
Genesee Country Village and Museum
Letchworth State Park
Rochester Red Wings Baseball Game

Note: This optional day is supported through the generous help of local fire service and is not officially sponsored by the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation. You are responsible for arranging and paying for lodging and meals for the post-conference stay.

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