Burlington Surf Club, Burlington VT
Saturday, October 12th, 2024
🏃♂️ Welcome to Vermont PANDAS & PANS Awareness 5K Run/Walk
- Description: Join us for the first-ever PANS/PANDAS awareness event in Vermont. Participate in a 5K run/walk in Burlington on October 12, 2024, to raise awareness about these often-overlooked autoimmune disorders.
- Event Details: Family-friendly 5K run/walk along the Burlington Rec Path. From seasoned runners to community walkers, everyone is welcome to participate. Expect music, snacks, t-shirts, kids' medals, and special guests sharing insights on the conditions.
- Partnership: The event is in collaboration with The Alex Manfull Fund, supporting awareness, education, and research on post-infectious neuroimmune disorders like PANDAS, PANS, and Autoimmune Encephalitis.
- PANS & PANDAS: These conditions result from a child's immune response causing brain inflammation, leading to sudden behavioral changes. Learn more about these disorders and their impact on children and families.
ℹ️ What are PANS and PANDAS?
- PANS & PANDAS Defined: PANS and PANDAS are pediatric disorders triggered by immune responses to infections, causing brain inflammation and sudden behavioral changes.
- Effect: Devastating effects on children and families, but often unrecognized in Vermont, posing challenges for diagnosis and treatment.
- Learn More: Explore further details on symptoms and conditions linked to PANDAS and PANS.
👨👩👧👦 A Note from Gaskell Family
- Family's Story: The Gaskell family from Burlington, Vermont, shares their experience with PANDAS. Their son's journey, diagnosis, and treatment highlight the challenges faced and the mission to raise awareness and support others in similar situations.
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