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FARE 5K Walk/Run for Food Allergy in the Bay Area in Memory of BJ Hom

FARE 5K Walk/Run for Food Allergy in the Bay Area in Memory of BJ Hom

Saturday, October 12, 2013, 9 am to 1 pm

Lake Cunningham Park, Cypress Pavilion

2305 South White Rd, San Jose, California 95148

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The FARE 5K Walk/Run for Food Allergy in the Bay Area in Memory of BJ Hom is held in memory of BJ Hom, who tragically died from his peanut allergy during a family vacation in Mexico to celebrate his 18th birthday and high school graduation. It is one of the 60 walks that take place nationwide and bring together thousands of Americans seeking a safe world for those living with food allergies and to fund food allergy research, education, advocacy and awareness.


Join us, whether you are walking or running for your health or in honor of a loved one with food allergies, your fundraising efforts and support will make a difference! This special day will include sponsor booths and fun activities for the entire family. Top 3 fastest male runners and top 3 fastest female runners will receive an award. Registered children who participate will receive a free children's t-shirt. Registered participants will receive a free awareness bracelet.

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Featuring NBC Bay Area's Morning News Anchor Laura Garcia Cannon as MC, live entertainment from Kyle Dine, Food Allergy Musician, Nayah Damasen, America's Cup National Anthem singer, Maddie B, Bay Area singing sensation, special appearance by Kelly Rudnicki, Food Allergy Mama blogger and cookbook author . Honorary Co-Chairs include Dr. Kari Nadeau, Dr. James D. Wolfe, Dr. Kimberly Pitts-Davis, and San Jose Councilmember, Rose Herrera.*

Activities include: Live music with DJ, Zumba warm-up before the Walk/Run, Rock Climbing Wall, Game2U Video Van, Human Hamster Balls, Jump Houses, Face Painting, Raffles, Silent Auction by World of Sports, Vendor Booths, Photo Booth, Photo Ops with Bay Area mascots including Q from the San Jose Earthquakes, Rawhide from the San Francisco Bulls, andGigante from the San Jose Giants, and more.*


Register today – as an individual or start a team and invite your friends, family and co-workers. Local sponsors and volunteers are welcomed! Help us say FAREwell to food allergies!


Register to Walk, Run, Volunteer or Donate today:http://www.foodallergywalk.org/bayarea

Updates: https://www.facebook.com/FAREWalkCABay

*Special appearances and activities are subject to change.
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