May 17, 2022 – May 20, 2022, All Day
Location
DoubleTree by Hilton, Rochester – 1111 Jefferson Road , Rochester, NY
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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.
Registration will remain open until April 15 or until the conference is full.
Tuesday
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.
Airport Shuttle
Local fire service will provide transportation to/from the Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).
Arrival:
Tuesday, May 17
Departure:
Friday, May 20
Saturday, May 21