By Katarina Starnes
Each year, we mark the start of the flu season with warnings. From remembering to wear a coat to stocking up on vitamin C, most people think of the common flu as just another pesky hassle of the season. However, every year as many as 55,000 deaths occur from the influenza virus. Tragically, many of these deaths account for children and infants.
On December 19, 2014, 5 year old, Scarlet Anne Taylor died from the H3N2 Flu. Following Scarlet’s death, her mother Rebecca Hendricks-Taylor, began a mission. Through Scarlet’s legacy, Rebecca’s journey turned into a mission that continues to change and impact many lives. In her mission, Rebecca brings a strong awareness on not only the importance in preventing the influenza virus but the simple measures anyone can take in order to take a stand against such a catastrophic epidemic. Fight the Flu Foundation was built in honor of Scarlet, with a mission to educate the public about the Flu, and to raise an awareness within the local community of the importance in preventing the spread of the Flu.
Fight the Flu Foundation will hold its 1st annual 5K Walk in order to support its noble cause. It will be held at Jefferson Park 801 N Mason Ave Tacoma, WA 98406 on Sat. Aug 20th, 2016, from 10 am-4pm. Help us honor young Scarlet and the many other children who have lost their Fight to the Flu. Grab the family and come join in on an afternoon of healthy fun, raffles, games, vendors, food and more. Help us honor the memory of young Scarlet by helping support the strong awareness and prevention of the influenza virus, and celebrating a wonderful day in the sun.
Please contact Rebecca Taylor-Hendricks at 253-269-8683 for further information.
Fight the Flu Foundation
PO BOX 11151
Tacoma, WA 98411