Choose Love Movement’s Annual Fundraiser

The Jesse Lewis Birthday Celebration

Family Fun and Wellness Day

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 4:30 – 7:30pm

LOCATION: Newtown Community Center, 8 Simpson Street, Newtown, CT

Join us for this FREE family-friendly event that brings our community together to support mental health and wellness, featuring games and activities and fun for the whole family, including:

a fire truck!
a bounce house!
therapy dogs to cuddle!
prizes and giveaways!
wellness-focused sessions and organizations!
pizza!
cupcakes!
The WEBE Street Team from WEBE 108!

PLUS Scarlett Lewis will be driving the Choose Love Movement bus to the event, bringing our powerful Choose Love Formula activity stations and Choose Love Movement swag!

Bring your friends and family. Don’t miss out on this awesome event designed to uplift and inspire!

Event is free, and walk-ins are welcome, but registration is recommended.

Honoring Jesse’s Birthday and Building a More Loving Future

This Family Fun & Wellness Event is to honor the life and legacy of Jesse Lewis on what would have been his 20th birthday, bringing our community together to celebrate kindness, connection, wellness, and the power of Choosing Love.

Choose Love Movement was founded by Scarlett Lewis after her son Jesse was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. The organization provides award-winning life-changing programs that teach essential life skills to empower children and adults to lead healthier, more connected, and more resilient lives. We provide this curriculum at no cost to schools, so that cost isn’t a barrier from the lessons that can save lives.

Proceeds from Jesse’s Birthday Fundraiser will go directly to supporting school outreach — won’t you please be a part?

Donate for Jesse

PRIZES, PARTNERS & MORE!

Enter to Win Great Prizes!

We have gathered amazing prizes from local supporters for lots of chances to win! Buy raffle tickets for an opportunity to take home a prize in random drawings that will take place throughout the event. And remember: the more tickets you buy, the more chances to win — and it all goes to support the Choose Love Movement’s mission to spread love and well-being!

Prizes include:

- - - - Lake Compounce tickets
      - Sports Center Mini-Golf for 8
      - Urban Air Waterbury Tickets
      - Beardsley Zoo Tickets
      - Aimee Raupp Beauty Gift Basket

Aquila’s Nest Vineyard gift card
Choose Love Movement Gift Basket
Gift certificates to local establishments
And so much more!

Interested in contributing a raffle prize or in-kind donation?
Kindly fill out this quick form.

Featured Partners

We are excited to partner with several local organizations for this event, including:

Scarlett Lewis and the Choose Love Movement Bus
Dr. Maria Ortner and The Tapping Solution
Jeff Schultz and The Neurovation Center
Newtown Youth and Family Services
The Parent Connection
EverWonder Children’s Museum
Newtown Strong Therapy Dogs
Connoisseur Media
MADD (Mothers Against Driving Drunk)
Town of Newtown Economic and Comunity Development
Connecticut Troopers

Thank You to Our Event Sponsors!!

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Event Sponsorship Opportunities

The Choose Love Movement is grateful for the support of sponsors who share our commitment to building stronger, healthier communities. As we prepare for this special day, we are seeking financial sponsorships, in-kind donations (e.g. pizza, sweet treats, and refreshments), and raffle prize donations (tickets, gift certificates, gift baskets, jewelry, wellness-themed items, family-friendly experiences and more.)

Join us in creating an unforgettable day of connection, wellness, and hope for families throughout our community!