06-05-2025
Peoria Civic Center offers epinephrine for allergy emergencies
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) –The Peoria Civic Center is now one of the safest venues to see an event, thanks to a new partnership with Red Sneakers, a food allergy awareness organization.
Co-Founders of Red Sneakers Peoria, Kevin & Lindsey Spangler, announced on WMBD This Morning, that the PCC now has undesignated epinephrine on hand.
An epinephrine injection (sometimes called an 'EpiPen') can quickly counteract the effects of a severe allergic reaction. Lindsey explained that '33 million Americans have severe food allergies, 1 in 13 children have severe food allergies, so it's really important for entities to carry this lifesaving medication.' She continued, 'a lot of families don't know their child may have a severe food allergy, they may not carry the medication because of the expense, maybe they were never educated on the severity of food allergies.'
When a severe allergic reaction happens, it's important to get to the epinephrine fast, and the PCC has now made that more available with a supply on hand, thanks to Red Sneakers Peoria.
Find out more about upcoming community events that Red Sneakers has planned for family fun and allergy awareness & education, and ways to get involved and donate, at their website, Red
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