Food allergy group walk set
The Food Allergy Association of Wisconsin (formerly known as the Madison Area Food Allergy Support Group) will sponsor a Food Allergy Awareness Walk on Saturday, Aug. 18, on the grounds of Door Creek Church, 6602 Dominion Drive.
Food allergies are a growing problem affecting more than 11 million Americans, according to the organization, and at least 8 percent of children younger than 3 years of age. The group funds research in addition to presenting local programs aimed at improving the health of children and adults with allergies to foods such as peanuts, tree nuts, milk, soy, eggs, wheat, fish and shellfish.
Registration for the 1.5-mile walk will begin at 9 a.m., with the walk scheduled for 10 a.m. The event is free, but donations will be accepted, all of which will be spent in the state of Wisconsin, according to an e-mail press release from the organization.