More fun FAAN Walk for Food Allergy pictures 2010
Yesterday was the Los Angeles FAAN Walk for Food Allergy. Amazingly, it was just as lovely a day as the Chicago FAAN Walk for Food Allergy one week prior.
And similarly to Chicago, many more people turned out than expected, coming together to move towards a cure for food allergies. I am always so moved to be around other Food Allergy Families, and am so excited to see more and more people putting the pedal to the metal. We are fighting for a cure, and I can glimpse it on the horizon…
My team, Team LA surpassed our fundraising goal, raising $1249.80, thanks to the generosity of many of you readers! Thank you — you are the best! The walk itself raised $49,278.88! And there is still time to donate. Last week’s walk in Chicago raised over $90,000! Wow! That’s a tremendous accomplishment.
I met a lot of lovely new friends at both the LA Walk and Chicago Walk. I am so grateful to have been an honorary chair at both walks, and I hope you’ll have me back again next year. Below are some pictures of highlights.
CHICAGO FAAN Walk for Food Allergy 10/17/10
Alex Simko (FAAN Teen Ambassador), Mary Lenahan (Co-Chair of the Chicago walk), and me, leading the walkers in Chicago. (Click photo to enlarge)
Amazing Food Allergy Kids, Chicago
FAAN walkers, Chicago
It was a glorious day in Lincoln Park, and the walkers stretched back as far as the eye could see!
LOS ANGELES FAAN Walk for Food Allergy 10/24/10
Mike Kwiecien, CEO of My Food Facts and me at the LA Walk
Fellow Food Allergy Parent and Facebook Buddy, Cheryl Lee Dorsey, Anna, and me, on the LA FAAN walk pretending to come in on the 100 Mile Marathon! Yeah, right!
Yael Kozar, Host of “The Anaphylactic Allergy Podcast”, and me.
Los Angeles FAAN Walk for Food Allergy
(I borrowed this pic from Cheryl)
Chicago FAAN Walk for Food Allergy
Dear Readers:
Just a reminder that I will Honorary Chair at the CHICAGO FAAN Walk for Food Allergy (this Sunday, October 17th, Lincoln Park, Chicago). I will be signing copies of my new cookbook, The Allergen-Free Baker’s Handbook, chatting it up, and walking on Team Strava. All proceeds go directly to FAAN. You must purchase your book in ADVANCE here, and bring it with you to the walk, for me to sign. We will not be selling books at the site, because it’s illegal, for some reason I have yet to understand. 🙂
If you are in Chicago and would like to join our team, or make a donation, see Team Strava. Come on down to Lincoln Park!
Together we can make a difference, moving towards a cure for food allergies. 1 in 17 children under the age of 3 in the US has a food allergy. 2 in 24. These numbers are staggering. Let’s find a cure.
Thank you!
Cybele
FAAN Walk for Food Allergy and Book Signings
Dear Readers:
I have two exciting events to share with you. I will be Honorary Chair at both the CHICAGO FAAN Walk for Food Allergy (Sunday, October 17th, Lincoln Park, Chicago) and the LOS ANGELES FAAN Walk for Food Allergy (Sunday, October 24th, Santa Monica). I will be signing copies of my new cookbook, The Allergen-Free Baker’s Handbook, at both walks. All proceeds go directly to FAAN. You must purchase your book in ADVANCE here, and bring it with you to the walk, for me to sign. We will not be selling books at the site, because it’s illegal, for some reason I have yet to understand. 🙂
I will also be walking on teams at both walks. If you are in Chicago and would like to join our team, or make a donation, see Team Strava.
If you are in Los Angeles and would like to join my team, or make a donation, see Team LA.
Together we can make a difference, moving towards a cure for food allergies. 1 in 17 children under the age of 3 in the US has a food allergy. 2 in 24. These numbers are staggering. Let’s find a cure.
Thank you!
Cybele