* Global Family Reunion * This Saturday, June 6th @ NY Hall of Science * Special offer for Patch.com readers!

Global Family Reunion * The Day the World Connects

This Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the New York Hall of Science; doors open at 11am for an all day festival event! Take Part in the World’s Largest Family Tree

The world’s largest family tree is currently at 240 million people and growing and for the first time, we can each learn how we are related to almost any other human on earth, at the Global Family Reunion, the largest, most inclusive, most star-studded family reunion in history.

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.

All proceeds from the non-profit event will benefit two organizations devoted to finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease; Cure Alzheimer’s Fund and the Alzheimer’s Association New York Chapter and in addition to the main event in New York, more than 30 simultaneous reunions around the world will be connected virtually, from Peru to London to Africa.

To join A.J., Barack Obama, Beyoncé, Gwyneth Paltrow and Paul McCartney on the world’s largest family tree or to learn more about the Global Family Reunion visit GlobalFamilyReunion.com.

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.

See you Saturday!