Chronicon: Uniting the Chronic Illness Community in Brooklyn, NY

The second annual in-person groundbreaking event, Chronicon, will be held in Brooklyn, NY, on May 19th, 2023. Founder and chronic illness advocate Nitika Chopra, who launched Chronicon, is on a mission to elevate the visibility of 133 million Americans with a chronic illnesses. The power-packed one-day event, taking place at the XX Venue, will feature dynamic speakers, including Stacy London, Style Icon, Host, Author, and Activist, Meghan O'Rourke, New York Times best-selling author, Dr. Darien Sutton, Good Morning America correspondent and Founder of Tik Tok Med School.

 

Chronicon is an event for individuals with chronic illness to connect, learn and share their experiences in a supportive and inclusive environment. Attendees can participate in interactive workshops, panel discussions, and breakout sessions covering various topics related to living with chronic illness, including mental health, nutrition, self-care, and advocacy.

 

Founder Nitika Chopra, who has lived with psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis for decades, is passionate about creating a space for the chronic illness community to unite and feel empowered. “I created the Chronicon to provide a safe and welcoming space for individuals living with chronic illness to learn, grow, and connect with others who understand their experiences,” said Chopra. “I believe that by coming together, we can create a powerful movement that will change how society views chronic illness.”

 

“I am also grateful for our partners this year who represent health and wellness, technology, cosmetics, holistic and pharmaceuticals industries,” added Nitika, “all very important to the community of those who suffer from chronic illness.”

  

Participants will have the opportunity to be pampered by Essie, dined by DIG, and walk out with gift bags designed by Clarice Apple. Virtual tickets can be purchased for those who can’t make it in person, and attendees can experience the event in the Chronicon app.

Chronicon’s three values are Integrity, Inclusion, and Inspiration. The day has been curated to highlight those three themes. It will begin with a performance by singer-songwriter Nina Grae, followed by six panels and over 20 speakers with opportunities to connect and reflect throughout the day. The event will culminate with a powerful performance by the renowned Resistance Revival Chorus.

 

Tickets for Chronicon are available now at https://chronicon.co/


Desiree Peterkin Bell of DPBell & Associates is this event's partner and Communications Advisor. 

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