10/21/23 10am-6PM
Why We Assemble
Geek Wellness Education is a 501c3 that brings mental health and social comunity information to the superhero, sci-fi and horror communities at conventions across the country.
Our goal is to raise funds so that we can expand our mission to help more people in need.
Where We Assemble
Heroes Assemble 2 will be held at the Dewey Gottwald Center for the Sciences in the back of the Science Museum of Virginia!
2301 W Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23220
Directions/Parking
Free parking is available in the parking lot at West Leigh Street and DMV Drive. This lot is shared with Bon Secour Training Center. Additional free parking is available at West Leigh Street and DMV Drive. We expect some people to park in the Science Museum's parking lot. We will have volunteers there to meet you and walk you through to the Dewey Gottwald Center.
SPONSORS
Diamonds Direct
Diamonds Direct
Diamonds Direct
Located in West Broad Village, our showroom is just a short drive from downtown Richmond. In such a historical city, it’s only natural you’d want to make your own history with the one you love. Our diamond experts are always here to help with any occasion you’re shopping for.
https://diamondsdirect.com/richmond
Also...I want to add that all of Diamonds Direct's diamonds originate from a conflict free source! I know how important that is to many of us, so when you are shopping for a diamond, you know where to go!
Rage RVA
Diamonds Direct
Diamonds Direct
From their chief smasher Nicole:
"Everyone has stress in their lives. Anxiety, worries, things that make them tick, or just things that they need to let go of for a bit. Sometimes people just need to be able to let it out, de-stress, take the load off! The rage room will give them that space to go, to release some of whatever is pent up in there.
Even if you’re just looking to have some fun and hear the sound of something breaking, or just to be able to throw a plate against the wall, this is the place to come!
And who am I kidding? Whether you’re coming in to relieve stress or coming in for the hell of it, it’s ALL going to be fun! Don’t believe me? Come try for yourself, I guarantee you’ll be glad you did!"
Shield N Sheath
Diamonds Direct
Discover Richmond
If you dont know what @shieldnsheath is, then get ready for some awesomeness! This is a place where you and some friends can gather, get some food and beverages, and then THROW STUFF! Axes, ninja stars...even freaking BATARANGS!!
Even better, its a woman owned business! And whats cool is that her husband is a world ranked thrower who will soon be appearing on The History Channel's new show Mountain Men: Ultimate Marksman. How awesome is it that we have a place like this in Scott's Addition?
Check them out at
Discover Richmond
Discover Richmond
Discover Richmond
Discover Richmond is all about about getting to know Richmond’s restaurants, breweries, historical sites, and more like a true insider. They have some awesome themed scavengers hunts, and of course some great food and brewery tours! Trust me, even if you've lived here your whole life, you'll discover some great things on one of their tours!
Thanks to Discover Richmond for helping us thank our local firefighter heroes!
Pinky's
Discover Richmond
Sear Burger
Richmond Magazine's Best New Restaurant of 2022 winner Pinky's is sponsoring our Everyday Heroes tribute to RVA's firefighters!!!
This is not only incredible Mediterranean food, it's also a labor of love...a tribute to the owner's late mother. AND they have a nearly 100% gluten free menu!
Give them a try at 3015 Norfolk St. in Scott's Addition!
Sear Burger
Discover Richmond
Sear Burger
At this year's Heroes Assemble, we are honoring local firefighters...and the latest sponsor for our ceremony is @searburger (which is owned by the same folks who run @jewfrorestaurant who sponsored last year's celebration of nurses)!
Look at these pictures...whew! All of you burger fanatics need to check this place out!!
RVA Hospitality
Fire Department Coffee
RVA Hospitality
Great food. Amazing drinks. Fantastic Service. Every time.
@rvahospitality isn't just one great restaurant...its FOUR.
@tarrantsdowntown is a modern cafe and upscale diner in Richmond's historic district that specializes in American and Italian.
@maxsonbroad French Belgian Food in the heart of the RVA Arts District.
@barsolitarva Their newest restaurant features global flavors from Italy, France, Greece, Northern Africa and the Middle East all in the heart of the Richmond, Virginia’s Art’s District.
@tarrantswest Located in the West End, near Innsbrook and Short Pump, Tarrant’s West boasts from scratch soup, salads, pizza, subs, seafood entrees, steaks, and an extensive wine, beer and cocktail list.
Gnome & Raven
Fire Department Coffee
RVA Hospitality
Gnome & Raven is an amazing escape room destination at 9200 Stony Point Parkway, Richmond, VA, United States, Virginia
We offer story-driven, fully-immersive puzzle adventures for all ages! This is where magic lives!
Fire Department Coffee
Fire Department Coffee
Fire Department Coffee
Inspired by the vital role that coffee plays in helping firefighters stay alert and energized through long shifts, Fire Dept. Coffee was founded in 2016. Founder and CEO Luke Schneider is a retired firefighter/paramedic and a U.S. Navy veteran who teamed up with firefighter/paramedic Jason Patton who is also a full-time firefighter and VP for Fire Department Coffee.
Fire Department Coffee is run by active and retired firefighters, including our operations officer and chief coffee roaster.
Along with providing a growing selection of incredible coffee — including our proprietary Spirit Infused Coffee since 2016 — Fire Dept. Coffee also supports our fellow first responders in need through the Fire Dept. Coffee Foundation by giving back to those who have been injured on the job, mentally or physically, or who are facing other serious health challenges.