Fare Walk for Food Allergy to Be Held Saturday November 1st, 2014 At Mueller Lake Park


Posted October 25, 2014 by hardley12

This year's FARE Walk for Food Allergy will take place at Mueller Lake Park, Saturday, November 1st, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.

 
AUSTIN, TX (October 13, 2014) - This year's FARE Walk for Food Allergy will take place at Mueller Lake Park, Saturday, November 1st, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. KVUE News Anchor Bryan Mays will serve as the Honorary Media Ambassador and Dylan De Silva will serve as the Honorary Youth Chair. The walk is held annually in over 40 cities across the country in order to raise awareness about food allergies and raises money for research, education and advocacy.

Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) is the nation’s leading organization working on behalf of the 15 million Americans with food allergy, including all those at risk for life-threatening anaphylaxis. FARE's mission is to find a cure for food allergies, and to keep individuals with food allergies safe and included.

With the number of people who have food allergies increasing at a significant rate, this potentially fatal condition is a growing public health issue. The numbers tell the story:Food allergies affect up to 15 million Americans, including 1 in 13 children – roughly two in every classroom.Nearly 40% of these children have already experienced a severe or life-threatening reaction.The number of children with food allergies in the U.S. increased 50% between 1997 and 2011. And every three minutes, a food allergy reaction sends someone to the emergency room.

Individuals, families, community groups, and anyone else wishing to raise funds for FARE are encouraged to register and attend this family-friendly event. Registration is free. Registration for the FARE Walk for Food Allergy is now available at this link. Registration is free and begins at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday November 1st, 2014 and the walk starts at 10:00 a.m. The walk is being held at Mueller Lake Park located at 4600 Mueller Blvd. in Austin. For more information visit http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1106511

CONTACT: Sun Connor
Publicity Chair, FARE Walk for Food Allergy in Austin
[email protected]
Tel: 512.906.5036
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Last Updated October 25, 2014