Vermont PANS/PANDAS 5K Run/Walk

The PANS/PANDAS Awareness event in Vermont invites participants to a family-friendly run and walk in Burlington to raise awareness for these autoimmune disorders, affecting 1 in 200 children. The event features music, refreshments, and gives kids medals, fostering community involvement while educating about PANS/PANDAS. Proceeds benefit the Neuroimmune Psychiatric Disorder clinic at Dartmouth Hospital, in partnership with The Alex Manfull Fund. The Gaskell family, having personal experience with PANDAS, supports the cause, aiming to educate and assist those affected. Attendees will learn about these disorders’ impacts and recognize the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.