December 2024 Newsletter

Dec 1

Written By Olivia Lonardo

“Words will never come close to expressing my gratitude for being awarded the grant to assist on my healing journey.” -Eily

THERE’S STILL TIME TO HELP A CHILD HEAL

Our Grant Round closed on December 4th, and we received an overwhelming number of applications.

Your donation this holiday season will give the gift of recovery to a child battling PANS/PANDAS.

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“LOOK” What Went Up On Tremont Street!

The banners were up along Tremont Street in Boston, MA for the month of October in honor of PANDAS/ PANS Awareness & the Look. Walk! Shout out to Accent Banner and City of Boston for making this dream become a reality!

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Look. Walk Billboards

Thank you to Clear Channel and Local 103 for joining us in spreading PANS/ PANDAS awareness!

World PANDAS/ PANS Awareness Day Bridges

The Zakim (Boston), Longfellow (Cambridge) and Fore River (Quincy/ Weymouth) Bridges were all lit up in honor of World PANDAS/ PANS Awareness Day! Thank you to Senator Patrick O'Connor for making this happen!

Look. Walk 2024 - THANK YOU!

To our walkers, volunteers, businesses, community leaders, medical providers, legislators, advocates, first responders, media, sponsors, and donors, we are filled with gratitude for every single person who came together to make this event a success. The support from our 350 walkers in Boston and 100+ walkers from across the country means the world to us and the PANS/PANDAS children, young adults and families we support. We extend our sincere appreciation to State Senator Patrick O'Connor and State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian for their unwavering advocacy at the State House. Their leadership has been instrumental in advancing legislation and increasing PANS/PANDAS awareness throughout the Commonwealth.

SAVE THE DATE: LOOK. WALK 2025 - OCTOBER 4, 2025

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Registration Is Open For The 2025 Cohasset Triathlon

SUNDAY, JUNE 22, 2025

Join us in our 3rd year of raising money and awareness for PANS/PANDAS at the Cohasset Triathlon!

0.25 mile ocean swim, 12.1 mile bike, 3.2 mile run - BEGINNERS ARE WELCOME!

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Are You Qualified For The 2025 Boston Marathon?

Please consider running and raising money for the Look. Foundation. Already have your official BAA number? Join “Team Look” and go the extra mile for kids and young adults battling PANS/PANDAS.

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The Alex Manfull Fund 2024 PANS/PANDAS Symposium

In a small New Hampshire seaside town this November, scientists, researchers, medical providers, and dedicated PANS/PANDAS advocates came together from near and far. They shared insights, collaborated, and learned in extraordinary ways. Look. Foundation was honored to be there. We extend heartfelt gratitude to The Alex Manfull Fund for hosting this remarkable event and tirelessly working in Alex’s memory. Your commitment advances understanding, diagnosis, and treatment, bringing hope and healing to many.