Grandparents Connection Picnic and CANCER Walk

July 24, 2025

The Grandparents Connection (GPC) held its 21st Annual Community Picnic and Cancer Awareness Walk on July 12th at Bayside Park in Chula Vista. The event featured a buffet from Soul Food & BBQ, entertainment from various performers including jazz harpist Mariea Antoinette and the Junkyard Dance Crew, and activities like bounce houses and a popular mechanical bull. Local officials including Monica Montgomery-Steppe, Henry Foster III, and Paloma Aguirre attended to support event organizers Cliff and Shearl Lambert.

Who is affected

Attendees and participants of the community picnic and cancer awareness walk
Cancer patients and those affected by cancer (as implied by the awareness-raising nature)
Community members in Chula Vista
Event volunteers like Janet Hasley
Grandparents and families (implied by the organization name)

What action is being taken

The Grandparents Connection is hosting their 21st Annual Community Picnic and Cancer Awareness Walk
The organization is raising money and awareness in their fight against cancer
Local officials are showing support by attending the community event
Various entertainers are performing at the event
Volunteers are helping to run the celebration

Why it matters

The event provides community bonding with a "family reunion vibe"
It raises awareness about cancer and funds to support the fight against it
It offers entertainment and recreational activities for people of all ages
It creates a space for "joy and happiness" in the community
It represents a long-standing tradition, now in its 21st year

What's next

No explicit next steps stated in the article

Read full article from source: The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint