Earlier this week I wrote about Bullying Awareness Week and some of the great initiatives going on, as well as things we as parents, teachers and friends can do to help spread awareness. I would like to invite you to read a little bit about Bailey, a high school food allergy sufferer who has […]
#DarePeanutFree Bear Paws & Wagon Wheels With Wowbutter #Giveaway
A few years ago my world changed dramatically when our youngest was diagnosed with food allergies. Overnight we had to rethink how we fed our family. Everything from meals to the smallest of snacks needed to be scrutinized. We were fortunate that William outgrew two of his big allergies, eggs and dairy, but the pesky […]
Allergy Pals By Anaphylaxis Canada
Anaphylaxis Canada is looking for children (age 7-11) with food allergies to participate in an online peer mentorship program called Allergy Pals. This wonderful support group is designed to help children who are at an age where they find dealing with their food allergies a little frustrating. Grade school can be a tough place to […]
The Allergy Quiz From Allerject
It’s back to school, and time for all of us to learn about anaphylaxis. How much do you know about severe allergic reactions? Here’s a quiz prepared by Allerject™ that will test your knowledge. Greater public awareness and understanding will save lives. That is a fact! Take the Allergy Quiz. To learn more, visit www.allerject.ca.
Two Down, Two To Go: Egg Allergy Beaten!!
A little while ago I wrote a post about the upcoming Food Allergy Oral Challenge William would soon be facing. That particular challenge was for his egg allergy. It called for him to actually eat eggs, scrambled in this case. I don’t mind sharing with you that I was scared to death for my son.
CAI: Petition To Reduce The Risk For Anaphylactic Passengers
The Canadian Anaphylaxis Initiative (CAI) is a network of Canadian families who are devoted to raising awareness of anaphylaxis, a severe and life threatening condition, with our federal government.
World Allergy Week 2014
April 7th is the start of World Allergy Week for 2014. This annual initiative was created by the World Allergy Organization (WAO) along with it’s members to bring about more awareness of allergic disease and related disorders. The goal behind World Allergy Week is to get people talking about allergies, recognize they are a real […]