Many of you know Brandon and Lyndsey Carpenter they have been coming to LWCH for a while now. Their daughter Layli has food allergies. She has been allergic to dairy and shellfish since she has been born. She also has slight allergies to gluten and egg whites. This makes it a challenge having to read all labels and when they go out.

They will be participating in the 2014 FARE Walk for Food Allergy to help raise critical funds and awareness.

Their story was featured on Star 105.7 you can read it Here

If you would like to support them on their walk you can do that on their team page. Click Here

To quote her article on start 105.7 “I think the more who are aware, the more sensitive they will be. I empathize with these kiddos and don’t want them to be treated any differently because they cannot participate in certain things or have to eat a special treat at a birthday party or have to sit at a dairy free or peanut free table in the lunchroom. It’s a passion of mine and I want every child to know that they are okay just the way they are. My dream is that society will raise their children to be empathetic, sensitive and understanding of each child’s differences-whether it be a food allergy or otherwise.”