15 and the Mahomies Foundation to Partner with FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) in ‘15 and FARE’

KANSAS CITY and McLEAN, VA–Oct. 29, 2024– 15 and the Mahomies Foundation and FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education) announced a new partnership on Monday at the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation Gala in Kansas City. The partnership called ‘15 and FARE’ will bring FARE’s public health initiative, FARE Neighborhoods, as well as FARE’s Food Allergy Academy training for restaurants and community food banks and pantries, to Kansas City area. 

FARE Neighborhoods was created to understand and reduce inequities in access to care, support, and resources for those with food allergies living in marginalized communities. FARE’s Food Allergy Academy training provides online courses, interactive training, and educational content for food service workers, school staff, community health workers, and other stakeholders who help keep food allergy patients safe. The disease of food allergy impacts more than 33 million people in the US including more than 520,000 individuals in Missouri, of whom 104,000 are children. 

During the gala, FARE’s CEO, Sung Poblete, PhD, RN, presented Brittany Mahomes with the FARE Champion Award, in recognition of the dedication Brittany Mahomes has shown to addressing food allergies. FARE connected with Brittany through OWYN, a brand best known for protein shakes free of the top 9 allergens. 

Together, they launched a fundraising match campaign that raised over $200,000 for FARE last year during GivingTuesday. 

Sung Poblete said, “As a food allergy mom, Brittany’s journey mirrors the experiences of so many. From terrifying emergency room visits to the daily vigilance of managing her child’s health, Brittany has faced these challenges with resilience and grace. Her willingness to share her family’s story has inspired thousands of food allergy patients and their families to keep fighting.” 

Brittany and Patrick Mahomes spoke about the partnership with FARE and what they believe it can accomplish.  

“Our goal is to make sure families here in Kansas City have access to the resources they need to manage food allergies confidently and safely,” said Brittany Mahomes. “This isn’t just about awareness—it’s about being ready to act. As part of our partnership, we’re also empowering the Kansas City-area restaurants and community food banks with food allergy training through FARE.”

“Food allergy can strike without warning. Every day, patients and their families live under the threat of an allergic reaction. The need for daily vigilance affects the quality of life for millions, as children and their parents navigate every meal, school day, trip, and gathering with caution. The work that we have done and will do now with this new partnership will help ensure that no child and no family has to face the struggles of food allergy alone,” said Sung Poblete.

Kansas City will be the 7th FARE Neighborhood, building on measurable outcomes the initiative has driven in other areas including 25 percent more families visiting an allergist; 38 percent increases in epinephrine prescriptions; and improved confidence from food allergic individuals in managing their disease. 

About the 15 and the Mahomies Foundation

15 and the Mahomies is dedicated to improving the lives of children. The Foundation supports initiatives that focus on health, wellness, communities in need of resources and other charitable causes. It was established by NFL MVP, Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes in 2019.