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Merrill Debbs featured on NBC Miami

Investigative reporter, Alina Machado, spoke with Merrill Debbs about the tragic night that everything changed for the Debbs Family. “Hopefully somebody else hears me, hears this story and decides to put together an emergency plan for their child.” See the full story on the NBCMiami website here.

SNL Cast Member, Kenan Thompson, Wears red sneakers for IRSD

A Message from Eli Manning

An Interview with Merrill Debbs

PSA: Spell It Out

Food allergies are real and life-threatening. Reactions can happen to anyone, anytime. Talk to your doctor or school nurse about signs & symptoms of anaphylaxis. Filmed at P.S 142 in New York’s Lower East Side, “Spell It Out” is a public service announcement starring actual students from the NYC public school system who all have food allergies themselves. The video is aimed at school children and their caregivers that addresses several key concepts about food allergies that are often misunderstood. The objective is to point out the dangers of food allergies, in the voices of relatable children. Partner organizations also included the Elijah-Alavi Foundation, the Natalie Giorgi Foundation, AllergyStrong and Change for Kids. To learn more about the Spell it Out PSA collaborative, click here.

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WPBF features RSFO’s Recognition in the National Day Calendar

International Red Sneakers Day is officially recognized by the National Day Calendar! Click here to watch Robert & Merrill Debbs (Oakley’s parents) describe what it means to them to have May 20th included on the calendar.

Merrill Debbs featured in The Lesson

Merrill shares the empowering story of her son Oakley, and how his favorite pair of shoes has become an empowering beacon to lead people to mindfulness, awareness and action around the issue of food allergies.

Allergic Living highlights International Red Sneakers Day

Allergic Living describes RSFO’s recognition on the National Day Calendar, the impact of IRSD, and how to participate.

End Allergies Together launches global Public Service Announcement

What to do when a severe food allergy reaction (anaphylaxis) strikes with actors wearing Red Sneakers for Oakley to help spread awareness about the dangers of food allergies.

Merrill Debbs featured on Whole Body Health Podcast

Podcast host, Emily Nolan, speaks with Merrill Debbs about the importance of using epinephrine first and fast in an allergic reaction, the importance of advocating for your child with food allergies, and how important it is to practice and establish confidence in emergency situations.

Eli Manning Gives RSFO a Shout-Out on Twitter

Oakley hoped to be a quarterback one day, and his role model was Eli Manning. Eli’s unwavering support for the food allergy community means so much to us!

Created for our 2020 Un-Gala, this short film’s purpose is to showcase the multiple concerns and life-dependent decisions a person with food allergies must consider when dining at a restaurant. This film highlights the tremendous value of allergy-sensitive restaurants, such as Buccan Palm Beach.