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06-05-2025
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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 Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to
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01-05-2025
- Health
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Peoria Civic Center receives donation of Epinephrine injectors
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The Peoria Civic Center received a donation of Epinephrine injectors on Wednesday. The donation came from the Peoria Chapter of Red Sneakers for Food Allergy Awareness and was presented at 3 p.m. in the civic center's great hall, Peoria Civic Center Senior Marketing Manager Kelsy Martin said. The injectors were provided with food allergy training and certification for the civic center medical staff. Lindsey Spangler of Red Sneakers, Peoria said 33 million Americans have some kind of severe food allergies. 'Epinephrine is the only life-saving medication to help reverse a severe food allergic reaction,' Spangler said. 'Due to epinephrine costs and or lack of education, many people do not carry epinephrine for themselves or their child. When it comes to anaphylaxis, time matters.' General Manager of Peoria Civic Center Rik Edgar said he was thankful for the donation. 'Peoria Civic Center is proud to be among the first entertainment venues in the country to be prepared with undesignated epinephrine (stock epi),' Edgar said. 'We thank Red Sneakers Peoria for their generous donation and the positive impact they are having in our community.' Red Sneakers Peoria raises funds for the EPIPENS through their annual 5k run/walk and fall festival in October. More information about Red Sneakers for Food Allergy Awareness is available here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
