Why I'm running in support of AAFA New England
I am running the 2026 Falmouth Road Race in memory of my husband, Michael Brown, and in support of AAFA New England (Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America). Their work helps fund education, advocacy, and initiatives that improve access to life-saving epinephrine and increase awareness about severe allergic reactions.
On October 15, 2023, my life changed forever. My husband, Michael Brown, died after suffering an anaphylactic reaction to an unknown allergy to a wasp sting. He had never experienced a reaction before, and like so many families, we never imagined something like this could happen to us.
Anaphylaxis is sudden, terrifying, and often preventable when epinephrine is available and administered quickly.
My goal is simple: help prevent another family from experiencing this kind of loss.
Every step of this race represents love, advocacy, and the belief that something good can come from something devastating. Through this fundraiser, I hope to raise awareness about the importance of epinephrine access, education around severe allergic reactions, and policies that help ensure first responders, schools, and public places are equipped to act quickly in emergencies.
Thank you for supporting this cause, for honoring my husband’s memory, and for helping make our communities safer.
With gratitude 🤍
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I am excited to be part of AAFA New England's 2026 ASICS Falmouth Road Race Team!
AAFA New England helps those impacted by allergic diseases and asthma, through educational programming, public awareness, support for research and legislative advocacy.
This is AAFA New England's FIFTH YEAR with a Falmouth Road Race team. I look forward to helping help them continue their important work.
All donations towards my fundraising goal are greatly appreciated - Thank you!
Learn more about AAFA New England: www.asthmaandallergies.org