The holiday season is here, and with your support, we are preparing to bring joy, comfort, and hope to over 150 deserving families through the 2025 Holiday Toy Drive Giveaway Experience. Below are four meaningful ways to participate, give back, and celebrate with our community this month.

1. Sparkle & Shine Holiday Event

✨ A Free Exclusive Shopping Experience
📍 Article Consignment Boutique
🕔 Tomorrow December 11th — 5 PM to 7 PM

Join us for a special evening of holiday shopping and community impact! Article Consignment Boutique is hosting an exclusive two-hour shopping event where:

• 20% of all purchases will be donated directly to support our Toy Drive.

• We will also be collecting new, unwrapped toys on site.

• Enjoy a great opportunity to shop for your upcoming holiday events while giving back to families in need.

Come shop, sparkle, and support!

2. Fuego Entertainment × L For Lupus Grinch Crawl

🎄 Old Sacramento Holiday Bar Crawl
📍 Check-In: The Last Stop Saloon
📅 This Saturday, December 13th
🕕 6 PM – 10 PM

Get into the holiday spirit with the 1st Annual Grinch Crawl hosted by Fuego Entertainment!

This festive night includes visits to five local Old Sacramento businesses, holiday fun, and lots of cheer.

🎁 Bring a toy to check-in and receive a complimentary drink ticket!
💚 Presale tickets only $15 — RSVP here:
https://www.thisisfuegoent.com/products/1st-annual-grinch-crawl

Let’s crawl for a cause!

🎁 3. Toy Drive Giveaway Experience — Early Bird Registration

Exclusive Newsletter-Only Access
📍 Old Sacramento
🎄 First Come, First Served

We are thrilled to share early bird access exclusively with our newsletter community! The official registration link is now live, giving your family first priority before we open to the general public December 15th.

Families will enjoy:

✨ A magical gift-giving experience
☕ Hot cocoa & cookies
📸 Festive photo opportunities
🎄 A warm and joyful environment created with love

👉 Register Now:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-holiday-toy-giveaway-experience-tickets-1977074858122?aff=oddtdtcreator

Secure your family’s spot today—spaces fill quickly!

💜 Last-Minute Donation Opportunity

Even if you can’t attend an event, you can still make a tremendous impact.

Your donation will help us support over 150 families in need, ensuring every child receives a gift and every family feels the warmth of the holiday season.

Funds will go directly toward:

🎁 Toy purchases
🍪 Holiday treats & refreshments
📸 Memory-making photo stations
✨ Creating a magical holiday experience for the community

👉 Make a Donation Today:
https://givebutter.com/c/ToyDriveGiveaway

Your generosity brings hope, joy, and holiday spirit to families who need it most.

4. Final Lupus Support Group of the Year

A Special Gathering for Our Lupus Warriors
📍 CharQterie, Natomas
📅 December 30th

We invite all our lupus warriors to the final support group of 2025 — an intimate evening focused on connection, healing, and community.

Those who attend will receive:

✨ Free access to all 2026 L For Lupus events
✨ Early access to upcoming programs & announcements for the new year

This special session is our gift of gratitude to the incredible individuals who inspire our mission every day.

You won’t want to miss this meaningful end-of-year gathering.

💌 Questions?

We’re here to help!
📩 [email protected]

Click any event photo in your email version to access links directly.

Thank you for being part of the L For Lupus magic.
Together, we bring joy. Together, we bring hope. Together, we make a difference. 💜🎄