Bears Were Built. Awareness Was Raised.
- Elijah-Alavi Foundation
- 13 hours ago
- 2 min read
Thank You for Joining Us at Our Build A Bear. Build Awareness Event!
On May 17th, we had the privilege of bringing families together for a truly special day of fun, learning, connection, and awareness. Seeing so many familiar faces, meeting new families, watching children create their own bears, and witnessing the joy throughout the day made this event incredibly meaningful.
Thank you to everyone who came out and spent the day with us. Your support, enthusiasm, and commitment to learning more about food allergies and anaphylaxis helped make this event such a success. Events like these remind us of the strength of our community and the importance of creating spaces where families can connect, learn, and feel supported.
A special thank you to our presenting sponsor, Kaleo Inc , for your continued partnership and dedication to helping keep children safe through education, awareness, and access to lifesaving medication.
We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to our incredible in-kind sponsors, donors, and community partners: Bite Brave, ARS Pharmaceuticals, AAFA National, Early Childhood Anaphylaxis Collaborative, Just Like You Films, HealthFirst, CFAAR at Northwestern University, Abe's Muffins, PracMedic Bags, MedicAlert Foundation, Spokin, Dr. Renee Matthews, Allergy Force, Two Alpha Gals, Homefree Treats, Vermont Nut Free Chocolates, Partake Foods, YumEarth, Carabie Kids, YoBee Care, Baked Cravings, Detective Harley F.A.D.D., FAACT, and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. – Rho Epsilon Sigma Chapter, along with all of our supporters who helped make this event possible.
To every volunteer, including Allergy Pals, Ashley and Kerry, Gayle Rigione, Anita & Jordan Edwards, Rho Epsilon Sigma and everyone else who generously gave their time, thank you. Your dedication and support helped create a day filled with smiles, learning, connection, and community for so many families.
A special thank you to my franternity brothers, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Rho Epsilon Sigma Chapter, for co-hosting this event with us. Your partnership, leadership, and commitment to service helped make the day truly unforgettable.
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible in-kind donors for helping make our event and raffle so special! Thank you to Red Bull New York for your generous donations of two tickets, LEGOLAND New York for donating tickets, Nicole for donating the Universal Studios tickets, and Your Way Creation for generously providing the Ulta and Hotels.com gift cards.
Your kindness and support helped create excitement, smiles, and memorable experiences for the families we serve. We are truly grateful for your partnership and commitment to our community.
Together, we are building awareness, understanding, empathy, and safer communities for children and families living with food allergies.
From all of us at the Elijah-Alavi Foundation, thank you for being part of such a memorable day
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