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Hi, my name is Eli and I'm running the Falmouth Road Race for the KeepSmilin4Abbie Foundation. This organization's goal is to promote awareness of anaphylaxis, a life-threatening hypersensitivity disorder, and to find ways of preventing allergic reactions.
My younger sister, Olive, was diagnosed with an allergy to wasps when she was little, after going into anaphylactic shock. Olive has dealt with this allergy her whole life, and growing up beside her has made me appreciate the efforts that both she and my family put into keeping her safe. Being forced to carry an Epi-pen with you is a hard ask, especially knowing that your life depends on it. Allergies are a hidden disease, and people may look down on them at times. The KeepSmilin4Abbie Foundation has a goal of spreading awareness of anaphylaxis, so people with allergies, like my sister, know they have others at their back. Olive just recently had to use her Epi-pen after being stung at her friend's house. Luckily, she was okay, but that was all thanks to the awareness she and her friend's had in a scary situation like that.
I'm running this race for Olive and anyone else who is affected by anaphylaxis, which is why I'm supporting the KeepSmilin4Abbie Foundation. Thank you for your support.
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Please consider a donation today to help raise money for The KeepSmilin4Abbie Foundation®. Our mission is to #stopanaphylaxis®. We fund research into early detection of anaphylaxis, a life-threatening reaction to food, medicine, insect venom, or latex.
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16 | Kathleen McCrossan | $28.10 |
| Jun 16 | Mom & Dad | $109.85 |
| Jun 16 | Brian and Nancy McShea | $109.85 |
| Jun 16 | Kamin Family | $55.35 |
| Jun 11 | Robin Holland | $55.35 |
| Jun 11 | Anne Farrahar | Undisclosed amount |
| Jun 11 | Janet and Dennis Chandler | $55.35 |
| Jun 11 | Debbie Smith | $25.00 |
| Jun 11 | Tom and Susan Cowell | $28.10 |
| Jun 11 | Mark Leach | $28.10 |