Families are invited for a day of fun, entertainment, and food allergy education presented by the Kids With Food Allergies Foundation.
Did you know recent studies have shown that one in 12 children have a food allergy and of those affected, 39 percent have a history of severe reaction and 30 percent are allergic to multiple foods? To educate the community about this growing issue, the Kids With Food Allergies Foundation (KFA) will host the 3rd annual Strides for Safe Kids Expo and Fundraiser on Sunday, September 11 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Plymouth Meeting Mall.
The event will feature entertainment for children of all ages including butterfly and dinosaur exhibits from the Elmwood Park Zoo, a live music performance by food allergy Musician and Entertainer Kyle Dine, and activities based on the popular children’s book, Everyday Cool with Food Allergies. Also, families will be able to find practical information about food allergies and learn about new types of foods and products for kids with food allergies.
All funds raised will be used to create educational materials and strengthen KFA’s online support groups. KFA provides a place where families can go to develop the crucial skills they need to keep their children safe, healthy and well-nourished, now and in the future. Prizes will be offered for fundraising; the top fundraiser will receive a baseball signed by Raul Ibanez of the Philadelphia Phillies. Outfielder Ibanez was recently diagnosed with food allergies himself.
Registration begins at 9 a.m. on the day of the event, but participants are encouraged to register early online at www.firstgiving.com/KFA/KFA-Expo-09-11-2011. KFA is aiming to raise $25,000 from fundraising.
For more information about the Strides for Safe Kids Expo and Fundraiser, call 215-230-5394 or visit www.kidswithfoodallergies.com. This event is made possible by an educational grant from Dey, L.P. Sponsors include Abbott Nutrition, Carlson Labs, Sunbutter, Enjoy Life Foods, MedicAlert Foundation, Nutricia North America and Whole Foods Market & Café.