Red Sneakers for Oakley held a cocktail reception at Mr. C in West Palm Beach in support of food allergy awareness and education, and to kick off the upcoming International Red Sneakers Day.

Guests—including Karen Klopp, Wilder Regalbuto, Grace Hyde Walker, George Ledes, Lynn and Charles Giordano, Whitney Schott, and Hollis Pica—listened to remarks by Bobby and Merrill Debbs, co-founders of RSFO, as well as a speech by Meg George, a mother whose daughter’s life was saved thanks the organization’s work.

“The event was a celebration of what Red Sneakers has truly become to our community and the world—a way to honor Oakley Debbs, save countless lives, and change things for a safer and more allergy-aware future,” said George. “Supporters are investing in education and advocacy that opens people’s eyes to how critical food allergy safety is, particularly around access to and use of epinephrine. Red Sneakers for Oakley is raising support now so that those very things are not just implemented for life-saving measures here in Palm Beach County, but all over the country.”

In honor of International Red Sneakers Day (which will be recognized May 20th), RSFO will host a soccer clinic on May 17th at Oxbridge Academy in partnership with Team First Soccer Academy and Red Sneakers Peoria. The clinic will be led by Olympic gold medalists and soccer legends Mia Hamm, Tisha Venturini Hoch, and Kristine Lilly.

Click through the gallery below to see photos from the afternoon.