Description: Raising awareness of the risks of Influenza, identifying children who should be considered high-risk, and developing effective treatment for extreme reactions to Influenza and other infectious diseases.
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On March 1, 2004, a beautiful four-year-old little girl from Manhattan’s Upper East Side died suddenly after contracting Influenza B less than two days earlier. In response to this devastating tragedy, the Amanda Kanowitz Foundation has been established to raise awareness of the risks of Influenza, determine why children like Amanda are dying, help identify which other children should be considered high-risk, and develop effective treatment for extreme reactions to Influenza and other infectious diseases.
Festivities included rides, carnival games, face painting, princesses, art projects, fabulous food, a balloon raffle, and a spectacular silent auction.
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