Veteran New York rapper Styles P of the legendary Rap trio The LOX has dedicated over a decade of his career to helping build healthy communities through his health and wellness ventures Juices For Life, Farmacy For Life and, more recently, Juice 2 Heal. On Saturday, August 31 2024, the rapper’s nonprofit organization Farma Cares is set to host the inaugural Plant-Based BBQ at the Nepperhan Community Center in Yonkers, New York.
Free and open to the public, the Weill Cornell Medicine-sponsored event will feature music provided by the legendary Large Professor, and a lineup of interactive cooking and juicing demonstrations, kids’ activities, and delicious plant-based meals. As the first event of its kind in Westchester County, the BBQ aims to introduce the community to the numerous benefits of plant-based eating, cancer prevention, and overall wellness in a fun, engaging environment.
This family-friendly event offers more than just great food. Attendees will also gain valuable insights into health and nutrition through expert-led workshops on cancer prevention and the benefits of plant-based diets. The event will play a crucial role in Farma Cares’ mission to provide underrepresented communities with access to health education and healthier lifestyle options. With the passionate leadership of organization co-founders Styles P, Daniel Dapaah, and Justin Leigh Tolbert, Esq., Farma Cares is determined to create lasting positive impacts in the community.
“We’re excited to launch this initiative and engage the community in a meaningful way. Together with Styles P and Daniel Dapaah, we’re committed to making plant-based living and health education accessible to all.” – Justin Leigh Tolbert, Esq., Board President of Farma Cares, Inc.
The Nepperhan Community Center is located at 342 Warburton Ave, Yonkers, NY 10701, and the festivities will take place from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Event Highlights:
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
• Workshop: Prostate Cancer Prevention and Screening
– Speaker: Hassan “Dr. Pooch” Diop (Meyer Cancer Center | OCOE)
1:15 PM – 1:45 PM
• Workshop: Colorectal Cancer Prevention and Screening
– Speaker: Tyrone Nero (Real Dads Network)
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM
• Expert Talk: Nutrition and the Importance of a Plant-Based Diet
– Speaker: Aiya Aboubakr (Weill Cornell Medicine)
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM
- Cooking demonstration by Una Vaina Vegan
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM
- Calisthenics demonstration by Giant & Scott Burnhard
MORE ABOUT FARMA CARES:
Farma Caress Inc., co-founded by Styles P, Daniel Dapaah, and Justin Leigh Tolbert, Esq., aims to promote healthy lifestyles targeted towards disenfranchised and underserved communities, with a focus on preventative habits and nutrition, including plant-based meals and exercise.
