Weekend Countdown: FAAN Walk for Food Allergy

One more day away and your weekend will officially start.  The weekend is so close you can just feel it arriving. It's always fun to look ahead. In this new feature, we'll share our daily picks for fun and interesting events happening in the area, and on Friday, we will compile the list to help you plan your next weekend's adventures.

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When: Saturday at 9:30 a.m.

Why go: When I was younger, food allergies were not as prominent as they are today. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches were a staple in many school lunches, but that is no longer allowed in numerous schools. Many people and parents now fight a battle against food allergies. The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) has become one of the most trusted resources for these people. On Saturday, FAAN is hosting a walk to raise public awareness. The goal is to raise $65,000. The two mile walk will happen rain or shine. Besides helping the cause, walkers will have a chance to win some cool raffle prizes. There will also be Minute to Win It games, dancing and a DJ. 

Check back in with the Farmington/Farmington Hills Patch tomorrow for more weekend-things-to-do options.