The Lowell Spinners are planning a “peanut-allergy friendly” game this coming Sunday, August 2 at 5:05 p.m. For tickets or information, call 978-459-1702
Lowell Spinners-"Peanut-Allergy Friendly" Game, August 2
The Lowell Spinners are planning a “peanut-allergy friendly” game this coming Sunday, August 2 at 5:05 p.m. For tickets or information, call 978-459-1702
Food Allergy Camp-Survey
Parents of Children Having Allergies of Will County (POCHA) seeks input on their survey:
This nationwide research survey will help to determine both the desire for and the need of a special camp for children with life-threatening food allergies, eosinophilic esophagitis (EE), and celiac disease along with non-allergic siblings.
Camp T.A.G. will launch Summer 2011 in Illinois, Northern Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland, and Texas. Depending on the survey results, other locations may be added to the launch. As Camp T.A.G. grows, locations will be added every year and expand into a National Camp.
For more info see:
Allergy Associates of NH-website
Allergy Associates of NH has a new web site. Their practice includes are groups medical advisor Dr. Barbara Deuell.
News From FAAN
Food for Thought
FAAN wants to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to complete FAAN’s online membership survey
FAAN MEMBER SURVEY - Zoomerang Online Surveys
so that we can learn more about you and how we can better serve you. We are interested in your thoughts on member benefits, modes of communication, products, support groups, as well as efforts for food allergy awareness, education, advocacy, and research. Your input is invaluable, please complete the survey today. Thanks in advance for your help!
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Travel Tips
Fourth of July this year also brings us a three-day weekend! Some of you may be heading out to the beach or to see family and friends out of town. Whatever the road trip, be prepared! Take along more medication than you expect you will need, and be sure that anyone traveling with you knows the symptoms of anallergic reaction. Don’t forget to bring a copy of your Food Allergy Action Plan.http://foodallergy.org/downloads/FAAP.pdf
Plan to start your trip after a meal if you are traveling by car, and bring enough food with you to last you through your car trip in case you can’t find a suitable dining option on the road. If you will be traveling by air, be sure to read the information about Airlines travel on our website.
Finally, remember to keep your epinephrine auto-injector with you at all times.
Have a fun, safe holiday!
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Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America Survey Request
AAFA is conducting a survey to find out more about allergy and its effect on consumers' lives. Your response would be appreciated. All responses are anonymous. This survey should take 10-15 minutes to complete. Here is a link to the survey:
Food Sensitivities Resources-Survey
Kim Hopkins, the founder of Food Sensitivity Resources, a support service for food sensitivities and allergies has asked for our input on a survey:
For questions, contact Kim at: thefoodallergycoach@yahoo.com
News From FAAN
FAAN Awards $1.1 Million to Research
We are pleased to announce that we’ve awarded $1.12 million through our Research Grant Program to six leading scientists who are working on potential food allergy vaccines and therapies.
This is our largest commitment since our Research Grant Program began in 2004.
A related press release can be found on our website.
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Third Kids’ Congress on Capitol Hill
The Third FAAN Kids’ Congress on Capitol Hill will be held Sept. 30-Oct. 1.
This event is designed to help raise awareness about food allergy among our nation’s lawmakers and encourage them to direct more funds to food allergy education and research. FAAN members ages 6-18 are invited to apply for a chance to attend this two-day meeting in Washington, D.C. as Junior Ambassadors for their state. They will meet with government representatives to tell their stories of what it is like to live withfood allergies.
The application deadline is July 1. In order to target key legislators, we are especially encouraging families from the following states to apply: Arizona, California, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
For more information and to fill out an application visit,The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network
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Vote for Trace Adkins!
We're excited to announce that Trace Adkins has chosen FAAN to be the recipient of a $2,500 donation, but in order to get it, we need your help! Vote for Trace Adkins so he can win in the upcoming “CMT Music Awards” show and the money can be awarded to FAAN.
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