FARE Walk for Food Allergy Comes to Fairfield County

The FARE Walk for Food Allergy is coming to Sherwood Island State Park, Westport, on Sept. 27.

Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) works on behalf of the 15 million Americans with food allergies -15 million reasons to walk! FARE’s mission is to find a cure for food allergies, and to keep individuals with food allergies safe.

This family-friendly event, is one of over 60 walks throughout the country and seeks to raise funds and awareness for food allergy research, education and advocacy. Registration starts at 1 p.m. Participants can sign up to walk individually or as part of a team. To register, visit http://www.foodallergywalk.com/fairfieldcounty2014

The FARE Walk for Food Allergy, presented by Mylan, unites thousands of Americans across the country seeking a cure and a safe and inclusive world for people with food allergies.

“Fifteen million people in the United States are living with food allergy, a life-altering and potentially life-threatening disease,” said Donna McKelvey, senior vice president and chief development officer at FARE.

“It is for each of these individuals and their families that we work to find a cure, to educate, to advocate — and of course, walk. Every step we take, every dollar raised by our dedicated supporters and sponsors, brings us closer to the day when we say FAREwell to food allergies.”

The 2013 FARE Walk raised a record-breaking $3.6 million for food allergy research, education, awareness and advocacy.

Participants can sign up to walk individually or as part of a team. Sponsorship opportunities are still available, enabling businesses to show their support. For more information about FARE visit www.foodallergy.org.