Shane Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Good morning! As some of you know, our son Blake was born with a life threatening allergy to several food items including but not limited to Peanuts and Tree Nuts. For some, they can outgrow this allergy, while others, like Blake, will live their lives with EpiPens and constant reading of food ingredients no matter where they go. It is even imperative he/we watch EVERYTHING he touches as someone prior may have touched the very same surface with one if these allergens on their hands, and if Blake ingests this it can potentially be fatal! We have had one instance already where had it not been for my wife's fast action and preparedness our son would no longer be with us. Scary stuff! As such, we are participating in a walk to raise funds and awareness of this life threatening allergy. If you are able, and we certainly understand the gravity of the current economic environment, would you kindly support us? Even $5.00 will be a help! Thank you in advance for your generosity. Shane, Kristen and Blake Visit Blake's BOMBERS website: http://www.foodallergywalk.org/site/...eam&fr_id=2175 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 Shane The Link does not seem to work for me. I'm at the beach so wifi is limited. Can you check it? GutZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailblazer Posted August 15, 2012 Report Share Posted August 15, 2012 X2 The webpage cannot be found is the message i'm getting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted August 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 http://www.foodallergywalk.org/site/TR/2012Walks/2012Walks?team_id=71812&pg=team&fr_id=2175 Should be working now. Sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your support! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saguenay Bill Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 http://www.foodaller...team&fr_id=2175 Should be working now. Sorry for the inconvenience and thank you for your support! Shane Still not working for me. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted August 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 I am not sure why Bill. I just clicked the link and it worked. I am sorry. I will write it out below. http://www.foodallergywalk.org/site/TR/2012Walks/2012Walks?team_id=71812&pg=team&fr_id=2175 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saguenay Bill Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 I am not sure why Bill. I just clicked the link and it worked. I am sorry. I will write it out below. http://www.foodaller...team&fr_id=2175 Shane Worked. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted August 20, 2012 Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 It works now! GutZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted August 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Thank you everyone! I cannot begin to tell you how much your support means to me, my family and other families facing this scary allergy. So MANY things we all take for granted (us included until we were aware of this problem via our son) can potentially KILL those with this allergy. It is way more than just a rash or sneezing and general feelings of nausea . Anaphalaxia happens INSTANTANEOUSLY and kills in minutes. Simply touching a surface containing oils or remnants oftenl these allergens (in my sons case peanuts and tree nuts) and then touching his mouth or eyes can trigger an anaphalactic reaction. Ultimately ones throat/airway constricts via swelling and the person can die of suffocation. I witnessed this first hand with my son ah other folks I have responded ro as a firefighter/first responder. Thanks to the remarkably quick actions of my wife administering epinephren and calling 911 my son is doing fine today and LOVES riding with his "old man" up "nord" in Quebec and cannot wait to ride "Jean-Guys" trails! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrGutz Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 Just remember, I am NOT Peanut Safe, due to my diet, I eat ALOT of Peanuts, and wear even more..... GutZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revct1 Posted August 22, 2012 Report Share Posted August 22, 2012 Hi Shane, We wish the best for Blake. Hope to meet him up Nord. Jack & Sandi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted August 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2012 Thank you to everyone! We are almost at his goal! Your support is truly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted September 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2012 We have EXCEEDED our goal! Thank you so very much to each and every one of you who helped support us! We truly appreciate it. Saturday morning we WALK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Snowman Posted September 14, 2012 Report Share Posted September 14, 2012 Have a great walk tomorrow Blake & Shane! I just added to your contributions. Best, Tom Rohlman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted September 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2012 Thank you so much Tom! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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