FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS
8th annual
5K WALK & RUN
  Dish and Spoon
Form/join a team to walk or run family-friendly accessible route!  Don't miss the ultimate Food Allergy Awareness Week Event!

DATE: Saturday, May 14th, 2016
TIME: Registration 8 am; Opening Program 8:45; Walk/Run 9am
LOCATION: Como Regional Park (EAST PICNIC AREA on Midway Parkway & Como Avenue)
MEET THE TEEN & YOUTH AMBASSADORS!
Teen Ambassador Victoria McCoy, who appeared on Twin Cities Live promoting food allergy awareness.  Read how she has prevailed over food allergy bullying to spread awareness and compassion.
Tatum Stewart, Youth Ambassador, with TC Bear where she accepted a plaque recognizing AFAA for partnering with the MN Twins for Peanut-Controlled games.  Read her story at this link!























FEATURES:
Music; Exhibitors; Mascots; Ambassadors; Royalty; Costumed Characters; Safe Refreshments; Sparky the Robot; Klondike Kate; Sale Items; Ambulance for kids to climb on; Gubernatorial Proclamation; and more!
 
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JUST FOR YOU: Registrants receive goodie bag with a teeshirt; food allergy awareness wristband; Mall of America mystery bracelets; and sling backpack -
Food Allergens at KARE11 Sat March 9
Only Costumed Major Allergens will be at the event!

SUPPORT AFAA'S LIFE-SAVING WORK:
Create a Fundraising Page, and tell others about this event!

VOLUNTEER:
Adults and Teens are welcome to volunteer!

MAKE A DAY OF IT!
Bring your kites, have a picnic, visit the zoo, go on amusement rides at Como Town, see the conservatory plants, ride the merry-go-round, play mini-golf, paddleboat, etc!

Sponsors
 
 
Nutricia North America Enjoy Life Foods
  DJ Stallion
HOPE Community Academy
 
Dan Miller Videography 
 Victoria & Elizabeth's Rock Painting 
 
Manna Market
 
and featuring
Boy Scout Troop 17 
Como Park Senior High Robotics Club
Sparky the Robot (heading to state championships!) 
Lino Lakes Royalty
East Bethel Royalty
Food Allergy Awareness Teen Ambassador
Food Allergy Awareness Youth Ambassador
Gubernatorial Proclamation
St. Paul Saints Mudonna 
and more!
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AFAA is a 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is
food allergy education, advocacy, and support.
Gather your friends, family, and colleagues and form your teams!  With your generosity, we are able to continue to make a difference in lives affected by food allergies.  As a grassroots 100% volunteer-run non-profit, we appreciate you spreading the word about the 5K Walk & Run!
  Mudonna, mascot of the St. Paul Saints
   
   
Don't miss the fun!
Team Tessa 2010 MemberTop Fundraisers  -  Food Freedom!Walk 2012 Joseph Hanna winner


        
Anaphylaxis and Food Allergy Association of Minnesota (AFAA)
2200 Hendon Ave.
St. Paul, Minnesota 55108
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