Vermont PANDAS & PANS Awareness 5K
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Vermont PANDAS & PANS Awareness 5K Run/Walk
The event is a community 5K run/walk held in Burlington, Vermont at the Burlington Surf Club, 50 Lakeside Ave, 05401. It is presented as the third annual PANS/PANDAS awareness event and is described as family-friendly. The event program includes a DJ, snacks, event t-shirts, medals, prizes, and presentations by resources and experts about the condition.
Purpose, partners and logistics
The event aims to raise awareness of PANS and PANDAS, described as conditions in which a child’s immune response to an infection causes inflammation in the brain and can lead to sudden behavioral, neurological, and personality changes. Net proceeds will be given to Dartmouth Hospital’s Neuroimmune Psychiatric Disorder (NIPD) clinic. The organizers list a partnership with The Alex Manfull Fund (TAMF), a New Hampshire 501(c)(3) that supports awareness, education, research, and a fellowship fund at Dartmouth Hospital’s NIPD clinic. The listed registration price is $32.50; the price increases after September 14, 2026. The event materials identify multiple local sponsors and community partners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
