September 2025 Newsletter

Sep 29

Registration Is Still Open: LOOK. WALK 2025 - OCTOBER 4, 2025

Join us for the 2025 Look. Walk on October 4th at 10am!

Boston Common – Join us locally for an inspiring walk in the heart of the city!

Not in Boston? No problem! We’re here to help you organize remote walks, hikes, bike rides, paddleboarding events—whatever moves you! More details and registration information will be coming soon. Together, we are making a difference—ensuring that no child with PANS/PANDAS goes undiagnosed and changing the course of mental health for future generations. Let’s walk, raise awareness, and change lives!

Demystifying PANS & PANDAS Podcast

We are honored to share that Look. Foundation President Cathy Witkos and Executive Director Jennifer Vitelli, MBA were recent guests on Nancy O'Hara, MD, MPH, FAAP’s -Demystifying PANS & PANDAS podcast.

Dr. O’Hara — a pioneer provider and tireless advocate — is doing heroic work, not only treating PANS/PANDAS but also educating medical professionals and the world . Her leadership and voice have been transformative for countless families and for the future of PANS/PANDAS care. We are forever grateful to her! Tune in to hear the conversation and learn more about the hope, challenges and impact driving our mission.

Listen here:

DrTalks: https://lnkd.in/evhbAaXH

Spotify: https://lnkd.in/ekfwuwSt

Apple: https://lnkd.in/e95dxGHa

iHeartRadio: https://lnkd.in/euiFAp6B

Next Grant Round Opens October 16th!

Our next Look. Healing Grant cycle is coming up — helping children and young adults battling PANS/PANDAS access vital care and support.

Opens: October 16, 2025

Closes: December 4, 2025

Notifications Sent: February 4, 2026

For details and to apply once the application opens, visit our website: lookfoundation.org

Together, we bring hope and healing.

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There’s Still Time To Get Involved and Help Us Reach and Exceed Our Goal of $200,000

We are so grateful for our growing list of sponsors, donators, and supporters! Your generosity fuels our mission and makes a real difference for children and young adults battling PANS/PANDAS. We couldn’t do this without you — thank you for standing with us!

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We Have “Literally” Brought PANS/PANDAS Awareness to the Streets of Boston!

The Look. banners are flying high across Boston — on Washington & Stuart near Tufts Medical, stretching down the middle of Cambridge Street from Mass General to City Hall Plaza and along Tremont Street by the Boston Common. They’re more than banners — they’re raising awareness, educating the public and reminding us that children and young adults with PANS/PANDAS deserve answers, healing and hope.

Huge Shoutout to Clear Channel and Local 103 IBEW

for their incredible generosity in donating billboard space to raise awareness for PANS/PANDAS across Massachusetts! Because of you, thousands of drivers are learning that kids and young adults battling these disorders deserve answers, healing and hope.