We're all in it together! GLOBAL FAMILY REUNION - this Saturday, June 6th, 11am-8:30pm at the NY Hall of Science. Join us for an exciting and fun day for the whole family; meet cousins you never knew you had and learn how we are all connected!

The Global Family Reunion, on Saturday, June 6th at the NY Hall of Science in Queens is about family connectivity, genealogy and ancestry, bringing the masses together, creating the largest family tree and much more.

As featured in the NY Daily News and NY Times, proceeds from this nonprofit event will benefit 2 organizations devoted to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease (Cure Alzheimer’s Fund and the Alzheimer’s Association New York Chapter).

A mash-up of a family-friendly festival plus a TED conference, Global Family Reunion features talks from scientists, entertainers and thought leaders, plus concerts, interactive events, activities for kids and global food trucks. In short, it’s fun filled day, not to be missed that everyone can enjoy!

As we come together with A.J. Jacobs, New York Times bestselling author (The Year of Living Biblically) with special guests Ted Allen (Food Network), Dr. Mehmet Oz, comedian Nick Kroll, magician David Blaine, Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates, singer Lisa Loeb, filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, musical group Sister Sledge (singing their hit, We Are Family) and many more, this all-day festival celebrates the interconnectedness of all human beings and allows you to meet the cousins you never knew you had.

“My hope is that once we realize just how closely we are all related, we will be a bit kinder to each other” said Jacobs, who is writing a new book based on his experience of building the world’s largest family tree.

Saturday’s event will feature:

- talks by more than 50 great speakers, including celebrities
- learn about and trace your family tree
- 400 different activities, including scavenger hunts, storytelling, trivia contests, family history, mini-golf, a science-themed playground, giant maps, face-painting
- the largest family tree
- live music
- comedy
- food from around the world
- and much more!

Additionally, we are pleased to extend a special offer to Patch.com readers.

Visit this link or Global Family Reunion on www.eventbrite.com and enter the promotional code GFR50 to save 50% off admission.

And that’s not all...

We’re thrilled to announce we have partnered with Uber to provide new Uber users a free ride (up to $25) to or from The Global Family Reunion!

Arrive in style by using Uber’s free iPhone/Android/Blackberry 7 app, you can request a pickup and a car driven by a professional driver will show up in minutes.
(Your credit card is billed directly for your trip and there’s no need to tip, so you won’t need to carry cash. You can even see the car coming towards you on a map!)

Follow these simple steps to get $25 off your ride:

1) Download the free Uber iPhone/Android/Blackberry 7 app (or sign up at get.uber.com/go/GFRUBER)
2) Enter your information in the Uber app and promo code GFRUBER when you sign up.
3) Request a ride 5 - 15 minutes before you need one. $25 will be applied towards your first ride on uberX, UberBLACK, or UberSUV (excluding uberT).

Already a user? Try uberPOOL and get $20 off your first uberPOOL trip!

uberPOOL is the innovative carpool option from Uber, the smartphone app that connects riders and drivers at the tap of a button. You’ll be matched with people riding along a similar route to get to your destination quickly at a price the fraction of a New York City taxi. An uberPOOL match guarantees a cheaper fare, and only adds a few minutes to your trip.

How does it uberPOOL?
1. Enter the promo code GFRPOOL in the ‘Promotions’ section of the app.
2. Select the uberPOOL option at the bottom of the screen
3. Request and ride—you may be matched with another rider traveling along a similar route

Want more info on uberPOOL? Check out our blog post here.

Other uber questions? Check out uber.com/nyc or email supportNY@uber.com

See you Saturday!