Thank You for participating in the 2009
Food Allergy Awareness Walk!

Mall of America -- Macy's Court
Saturday, June 6, 2009 8 a.m. (registration begins at 7 a.m.)

Donate!  Make a Pledge to support your favorite walker!

Gather your friends, family  and coworkers for the Inaugural
Food Allergy Awareness Walk!

Featuring entertainer, Kyle Dine
who will sing as well as share his own multiple food allergy experiences. 

Grand Marshal:

Minnesota Twins mascot, T.C. Bear!

All are welcome - people of all ages and ability are welcomed to make a donation, make a pledge and walk, join a team, or create their own teams with family members, friends, co-workers, and neighbors.  All proceeds go to the Anaphylaxis and Food Allergy Association of Minnesota's educational, advocacy, and support programs.   Registrations/donations may also be submitted in person on walk day.

T-shirts will be awarded to walkers who earn $50.00 or more in donations.

Prizes will be given for the largest team, AND the team raising the most donations.

Kick-off for the event is scheduled from 2-4 p.m. on Saturday, May 16th at the Burnhaven Library in Burnsville.  Attendees will receive registration assistance, free food allergy note cards, other give-aways, and walk materials.  Kyle Dine's music will also be featured.

AFAA is a Minnesota 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose accomplishments include universal epinephrine availability in MN ambulances; immediate access to epinephrine for allergic students in schools; amino acid medical insurance coverage; allergen-free activities for children and families; and widespread educational outreach efforts.

 

For more information about the Food Allergies Awareness Walk, contact Anne McLellan at 651-528-7780 or asmclellan@hotmail.com