We are excited as we prepare the 3rd Annual Queen's Charity Lunch - Enchanted Garden Affair in April 2025 in Charlotte, NC at the beautiful UNC Charlotte Marriott and Conference Center during National Infertility Awareness Week! The Fertile Ground Foundation is raising awareness and dollars for those impacted by infertility and also shining a light on the Black Maternal Health crisis impacting our community. All proceeds go to the foundations Infertility Warrior Fund! We are asking the Charlotte community to come out to this formal daytime affair in your best attire and join the foundation as we honor National Infertility Awareness Week and Black Maternal Health Week in April. We will have shopping, music, and an amazing panel discussion again this year to get our community engaged and supporting these amazing causes! Our goal is to raise dollars while we party with purpose during QCL 2025! VIP Tickets are available as well as sponsorships to help the foundation reach its goal in 2025!  This is a Formal/Black Tie Luncheon Event Parking will be at the hotels deck located directly across from the hotel. Event Details: Sunday, April 20, 2025 Time: 11 am to 4 pm UNC Charlotte Marriott & Conference Center 9041 Robert D. Snyder Road Charlotte, NC 28262 11 am to Noon - Event Opens with Shopping on Queens Row with Vendors Noon to 2 pm - Lunch and Program 2 pm to 3 pm - Continued Shopping/Pictures/Event Close Out The foundation will be hosting several in person and virtual events during National Infertility Awareness Week, April 20th - April 26th. Fertile Ground NIAW Close Out Event: Saturday, April 26th - Emerald Elegance Cocktails & Conversations Venue - TBA Time: 1 pm - 4 pm VIP & Early Bird Tickets available Sponsorship tickets also available Come out and enjoy cocktails and conversations and all things elegant and sophisticated at our Emerald Elegance Mixer! This even will be our kick-off event for National Infertility Awareness Week. Dress code is elegant and sophisticated. No athletic wear allowed. Dress tennis shoes for men are allowed. Come engage and network and help the foundation raise dollars as we kick off National Infertility Awareness Week! Emerald Elegance Mixer Theme Color: Green This upscale event is inspired by the Emerald City, a dazzling spectacle of green and grandeur. Guests will be encouraged to dress in their finest green attire, adding to the enchanting atmosphere of the event. Activities: Silent Auction: Featuring exclusive items and experiences, from getaways to unique artworks. Green Carpet Photo Op: A professional photo booth with themed props, with donations for each photo taken. Live Jazz Band: Performances of jazz and blues, reminiscent of the soulful music from The Wiz. Emerald City Cocktail Bar: Specialty green cocktails with proceeds going directly to the foundation. Raffle Draws: A 50/50 Raffle to help the foundation raise additional dollars for the Fertility Warrior Fund. "I want to be seen green, wouldn't be caught dead in red; cause if you are seen green, it means you mean bread..." - The Wiz Virtual Walk Event to be announced! Requests for Sponsorship and Vendor information should be emailed to [email protected].