This International Women’s Day, we invite you to dress up as your favorite granny—think oversized glasses, floral prints, pearls, and shawls—and join us for the first annual Alameda GrannyCon!

This is a fundraiser for breast cancer prevention, with 100% of proceeds going towards Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, whose work focuses on preventing the onset of cancer.

The event will feature a scavenger hunt down Park Street in Alameda, CA with many participating local businesses, culminating in an afterparty featuring a costume contest, raffle, drinks, snacks, prizes, and more.

Let’s shake what our grannies gave us while supporting life-changing research and legislation - because every woman deserves to live long enough to become a granny. 💖👵

Raffle Incentive:

Register by February 28 and get free raffle tickets:

BREAST FRIEND SPECIAL: register with a friend and get one extra raffle ticket each

GOLDEN GIRL SPECIAL: get a group of four or more and get two extra raffle tickets each

SENIOR SPECIAL: register with a fabulous 55 or older participant and get three extra raffle tickets!

Event Highlights:

Welcome: Mix, mingle and admire all the glamorous grannies in attendance before grabbing our canes and hitting the streets. Arrive at Julie's cafe (1223 Park St) between 3:30 - 4:30pm. Grab a treat or a drink at Julie's and prep for the fun.

Bingo-style scavenger hunt on Park Street: Search for hidden clues, visit local businesses, and attempt to find everything on your commemorative bingo scorecard. (All locations will be on/near Park Street in Alameda). Each ‘bingo’ will earn you a raffle ticket to win prizes at the afterparty. The scavenger hunt will take place 4-6pm.

Granny Afterparty! Celebrate a memorable afternoon with a festive finish! Enjoy music, snacks, drinks, and some good ol’ granny-approved fun, all while raising funds for a good cause. Arrive at Pho Nation at 6pm. The after party will end around 8pm.

Questions:

Location details will be sent to registered grannies. We're happy to answer any questions. Email us at alamedagrannycon@gmail.com.

This event is being organized by a group of Alameda moms, who all had babies in 2020. While the world was shut down, we found ourselves online, postpartum in desperate need of community. Over 4 years later our group is stronger than ever with our eye not only on being incredible moms, great friends and potentially grandmas one day!

El primer GrannyCon anual de Alameda suena como un evento increíble, y el código de vestimenta es absolutamente encantador. ¿Quién no querría disfrazarse de su abuela favorita y celebrar la sabiduría, el amor y la fuerza de las mujeres?

Este es un evento de recaudación de fondos para la prevención del cáncer de mama con el 100% de los ingresos destinados a Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, cuyo trabajo se centra en prevenir el inicio del cáncer.

El evento presentará una búsqueda del tesoro por Park Street en Alameda, CA, con la colaboración de numerosos negocios locales, y finalizará con una fiesta posterior que incluirá un concurso de disfraces, sorteo, bebidas, refrigerios, premios y otras atracciones.

Sacudamos lo que nos legaron nuestras abuelas mientras apoyamos investigaciones y leyes que transforman vidas, porque todas las mujeres merecen vivir lo suficiente para llegar a ser abuelas.