Rained Out 🙁 The Teal Pumpkin Project – Pumpkin Painting Party moves to  10/31

Join the good folks at Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Relief as they work to raise awareness for food allergies all over our city as part of the Teal Pumpkin Project.

Due to the weather forecast (thank you Joaquin) AAIR has moved the Teal Pumpkin Painting Party to SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, as part of their FARE walk.  See below for info and to sign up for both the walk and the pumpkin painting.

Launched as a national campaign by Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) in 2014, the Teal Pumpkin Project™ raises awareness of food allergies and promotes inclusion of all trick-or-treaters throughout the Halloween season.  The Teal Pumpkin Project™ promotes safety and respect of individuals managing food allergies by asking households to pledge to offer an alternative for kids with food allergies, as well as other children for whom candy is not an option.  Participating households are asked to display a teal pumpkin and provide non-food treats like glow sticks, bracelets, stickers, etc.

Please bring a pumpkin(s) to paint. AAIR will have the teal paint and brushes, and you will paint pumpkins on the beautiful balcony overlooking uptown Charlotte!

RSVP to info@aairofcharlotte.com 

First Ever Community Walk for PI Charlotte – 10/24

AAIR is gathering a team to walk in Charlotte’s first IDF Walk for Primary Immunodeficiency community walk.

The walk will be held at the Freedom Park Bandshell.

WALK CHECK-IN: 8:30 AM
WALK STARTS: 10:00 AM

Can’t make the walk? Show your support by purchasing a $5 ticket for your chance to win 1 of 2 $2500 gift cards from Diamonds Direct, available at the 3 Charlotte AAIR Locations. The drawing will be held on October 24, 2015 and all proceeds going to the Immune Deficiency Foundation.

FARE Walk for Food Allergies – 10/31

Every three minutes, a food allergy reaction sends someone to the emergency room in the U.S. A life-altering and potentially life-threatening disease, food allergy affects 15 million Americans.  FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) has as its mission to improve the quality of life and the health of individuals with food allergies, and to provide them hope through the promise of new treatments.

The Charlotte FARE walk will be Saturday, October 31 at Park Road Park (6220 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28210). There will also be Fun Fall Festival Activities at the Walk – a DJ, Teal Pumpkin Project Activities, Charlotte Academy of Music, Kidz Zone, Inflatable Obstacle Course, Skeeter Snacks Photo Area, Trick or Treating (non-food), Costume Contest, Walk Scavenger Hunt & more.

AAIR is sponsoring a team to walk and fundraising for the FARE walk HERE.  If you know someone affected by food allergy(s), join the AAIR team or donate now!

Walk Schedule

Check-in/Activities: 1:00pm – 2:30pm
Walk Ceremony: 2:30pm
The Walk will follow immediately after the ceremony.
The Walk will take place rain or shine.