Celebrating Mattie’s 35th birthday
with a party with a purpose and an
international livestream Toast2Peace!
Let us know if you would like to
be a part of the global Zoom “toast”
– sponsors $300 & up are eligible!
(see our SPONSOR link here)
On July 17 (Mattie’s birthday), the Foundation is partnering with World of Beer and the City of Rockville, MD for a (FUN) fundraising evening of peace, purpose, and play!
Folks of all ages are invited to join Tommy McFly (NBCNews4), Jimmy Alexander (WTOP), elected leaders, Ed Heck (artist), and Mattie’s mom (Mama Peace / Jeni) – along with other local and global neighbors as we “raise a glass or grateful hands, and connect with purpose – for peace!”
Entertainment (from 5-8 pm EDT) includes The Blarney Bench (Irish/folk music), Suzanne Brindamour (singer/songwriter – who has set Mattie’s poetry to music!), Stephanie Goldklang (award winning comedian), Todd Siff (singer/songwriter – with a new CD), Larissa Johnson (laughter therapist), and the ever-energetic ZamDancers.
There will also be a few of our traditional “Peace Day Stations” with craft activities – including the opportunity to contribute to our new 2025 community mosaic. Younger participants will also enjoy the facepainting and #PeaceRocks (#MeghanRocks) activities. And our Peace Shop will be open throughout the evening where folks can support the Foundation by purchasing t-shirts, Mattie’s Message cards, Toast2Peace stadium cups, books, and more!
Just before 7pm EDT, leaders from the City of Rockville, Montgomery County, and the State of Maryland will join the stage for brief remarks and the annual Peace Day proclamations in honor of Mattie’s birthday and peace legacy.
The proclamations will be followed by our inaugural “livestream Zoom international Toast2Peace” – connecting with neighbors who will be celebrating and toasting with us in Canada, the United Kingdom, and other parts of the United States for a “global clink” to peace!
We will be welcoming folks who are joining from spaces and places in Prince Edward Island, Toronto, and Vancouver in Canada; in Cornwall in England; and in Maryland, New York, and California in the United States… and we hope the list of zoom-clinks grows longer! (#MamaWantsToHearTheClink!)
The Foundation is still accepting sponsorships for the event. Sponsorships from $300 and up include an opportunity to be a part of the virtual (Zoom livestream) toast from any part of the world (or on stage in local!)
Let us know if you would like to
be a part of the livestream event!
Sponsors $300 & up are eligible.
Thank you to our event Partners4Peace and sponsors (so far), including the City of Rockville, Main Street Connect, VisArts, NBCNews4’s Tommy McFly, and to our performers and Peace Guides who volunteer their time and talent to support Mattie’s Peace Foundation.
A special shout out to World of Beer in Rockville (196 E. Montgomery Ave) – for donating a portion of select food & drink sales to support our peace mission, and to Tommy McFly – for being such an amazing Foundation Ambassador!
