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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