When is International Red Sneakers Day?

Saturday May 20th

Each 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 come in a variety of ways. While 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 witness that allergens kill. Oakley died after eating a piece of walnut extract cake in November of 2016.

The international movement aims to raise funds in favor of all those with food allergies. Some of the goals include:: Some of the objectives include::