Events
*
Events *
Upcoming Fundraising Trips to NYC
This isn’t just a trip to New York City, it’s a fundraiser with purpose. Purchase a ticket below!
For each ticket purchased, $20 is donated to Flutter Club, inc. to support healthcare seekers, caregivers, and immediate family members on their healthcare journeys.
Coming Soon!
Plan a Fundraising Trip
Now you can plan a trip with your family, friends, or company aboard The Flutter Express and raise funds for Flutter Club, inc. or a nonprofit organization of your choice!
Whether it’s a day in NYC, a baseball game in Boston, or a team outing within two hours of Albany, your ride helps fund nonprofits that are making a difference!
Travel together. Make every mile matter.
A portion of your trip directly supports the nonprofit of your choice.
If you are fundraising for Flutter Club, inc., you’ll also have the option to activate a personalized fundraising page before, during, and after your journey, turning your trip into a powerful act of generosity.
📧 Contact us at travel@theflutterexpress.com or 518-217-5121 to start planning your impact trip today!
Watch this video of the fundraiser trip Fit4Mom Queensbury-Saratoga Springs did with The Flutter Express to benefit Flutter Club, inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. On this day, we added a stop at Bryant Park in NYC to get this group of purpose-driven moms to Broadway.
Events
Special Needs & Disabilities Expo
When: Sunday, September 21, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: Albany Marriott
The Flutter Express is proud to be an exhibitor at this year’s Special Needs & Disabilities Expo—a free event open to all attendees!
✨ What to Expect:
Exhibitor areas open all day, featuring services, resources, and products to explore
Breakout sessions and seminars throughout the day
A full-service restaurant available onsite at the Albany Marriott
A dedicated Quiet Room for loved ones who may need a calming space
We’re honored to connect with families, caregivers, and individuals of all abilities. Stop by the event to learn more about The Flutter Express and Flutter Club, inc. and how we’re making healthcare travel more accessible.
Rock Your Style® – NYOH Community Cancer Foundation
When: Saturday, September 27, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Empire Live, 93 North Pearl St, Albany, NY 12207
✨ Event Program
6:00 p.m. – Doors open
7:00 p.m. – Fashion Show featuring local movers and shakers
8:00 p.m. – Afterparty celebration
The Flutter Express is thrilled to share that our Founder, Francesca LoPorto-Brandow, is on the planning committee and will serve as the Red Carpet Correspondent for this year’s Rock Your Style®, the signature fall fundraiser of the NYOH Community Cancer Foundation.
This unforgettable evening brings together cancer survivors, community members, and local businesses for a vibrant fashion show—all in support of patients facing cancer. From runway moments to heartfelt stories, Rock Your Style® is where fashion meets philanthropy.
🤝 Collaboration in Action
The NYOH Community Cancer Foundation is a proud collaborator of The Flutter Express. Through this partnership, NYOH patients and one guest will receive support to ride The Flutter Express to and from care in New York City and Boston, making critical treatment more accessible and stress-free.
Join us for a night of style, community, and purpose, while supporting programs that directly impact patients and their families.
To Life! Pink Ball – Honoring Francesca LoPorto-Brandow
When: Friday, October 24, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Where: Glen Sanders Mansion
Founder of The Flutter Express, Francesca LoPorto-Brandow, is honored to be recognized at this year’s To Life! Pink Ball.
This elegant evening raises critical funds to support those impacted by breast cancer — a mission close to Francesca’s heart, as her mother, aunt, mother-in-law, and dear friends have all been affected by this terrible disease.
To Life! has touched many lives, including Francesca’s own circle. Just this past year, they supported her son’s teacher by fitting a wig and providing invaluable resources. They are a local nonprofit making a real difference in our community.
✨ Get Involved ✨
🎟️ Purchase Tickets
🌸 Join the Honorary Committee
🤝 Become a Sponsor
Please purchase tickets, sponsor, or join the honorary committee here: https://e.givesmart.com/events/JqS/?isOrderFormActive=true
Dancing with the Capital Region Stars: Battle of the Beats
When: Saturday, November 1, 2025
Where: King Street Ballroom, Crowne Plaza Albany - The Desmond Hotel
Time: Doors open at 6:00 PM | Show begins promptly at 7:00 PM.
💃🕺 Francesca LoPorto-Brandow, Founder of The Flutter Express and President & Volunteer for Flutter Club, inc., will be stepping onto the ballroom floor with her dance partner, Yurii Kolodieiev from Fred Astaire Saratoga Springs, to raise funds for Flutter Club, inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
🎟️ Tickets are LIVE! When purchasing, please select Francesca & Yurii in the dropdown so your support directly fuels Flutter Club’s mission.