When is International Red Sneakers Day?
Saturday May 20thEach year, International Red Sneakers Day celebrates a growing movement with a goal to save the lives of those with food allergies while still revealing the life and memory of a boy who adored red sneakers.
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Food allergies can take many forms. Although one person's body will have a fatal reaction to nuts, another person's allergy will be shellfish. Both are life-threatening illnesses, according to the common problem. The International Red Sneakers Day promotes increased awareness of all food allergies and support for those who have them.
The observance was inspired by Energetic and athletic 11-year-old Oakley Debbs. He had a tree nut and peanut allergy, and he loved red sneakers. Sadly, he is also a testament to allergens' killing. Oakley died after eating a piece of cake made with walnut extract in November of 2016.
The international initiative aims to raise money for those with food allergies. Among the objectives are:: Some of the objectives include::
