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Neighbors | Alexis Bartolomucci.Children who participated in the Beyond Expectations Speech Therapy trick or treat event on Oct. 21 had the chance to visit with therapy bunnies with F5RS.
By ALEXIS BARTOLOMUCCI
The fifth annual Trick Nor Treat event took place on Oct. 21 at Beyond Expectations Speech Therapy.
Andrea Moore, owner of Beyond Expectations, created the event because her son has food allergies and noticed how difficult Halloween can be for food allergies.
“We try to make it as much fun as we can without the candy,” said Moore.
The Trick Nor Treat event gives children with food allergies and special diets an opportunity to go trick or treating for Halloween items that are not candy. The children could participate in pumpkin painting, crafts and visit the Bunnies in Baskets. The event was free and open to anyone who would like to celebrate Halloween trick or treating in a unique and fun way.
The Bunnies in Baskets are therapy rabbits from F5RSA - Frisky Ferrets, Fuzzies, & Feathered Friends Rescue and Sanctuary - that visit organizations all around the Mahoning Valley. The guests at the Trick nor Treat event could pet the rabbits and get pictures with them. The rabbits were dressed in Halloween costumes, just like the children, and have attended the event for all five years the event has been occurring.
There was a raffle for different baskets that guests could win. The tickets were the only thing that had a cost and the money raised from the raffle baskets would be put toward the Speech Therapy Scholarship Fund. The fund is used for any clients in need of assistance to help them out.
“So far it’s been great, it seems like it’s growing each year as word of mouth spreads. I have had a good response from it,” said Moore.