The Bay Area Health & Wellness Expo will be a day of education, inspiration and community that will contain valuable information about wellness resources to improve your health. There will be free health screenings, blood pressure checks, nutrition assessments, food sampling, and information on fitness consultants, holistic remedies, family care and selfcare. The event will take place at Props Brewery Hammock Bay in Freeport on Saturday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Christine Stearns-Houde, Northwest Florida Ambassador of the Lupus Foundation of

America (LFA), organizes and promotes the annual health and wellness event to bring

awareness for lupus and general wellbeing.

LFA Ambassadors are a network of passionate and committed volunteers from across

the county partnering with the organization to expand its reach and impact by raising

awareness and educating communities about lupus. Money raised is used to support lupus research, education and advocacy programs that serve to improve the quality of life

for all people affected by lupus. In the state of Florida, LFA provides free support and services such as educational materials and support groups.

The Bay Area Health & Wellness Expo is generously sponsored by Ascension Sacred Heart, Magic Broadcasting, Natural Awakenings Northwest Florida and Props Craft Brewing.

Location: Props Brewery Hammock Bay, 1799 Great Hammock Bend, Freeport, FL. For more information, contact Christine Stearns-Houde, Florida Am-

bassador, Lupus Foundation of America

at [email protected] or see the Face-

book page: Northwest Florida Lupus.