Newsletter | August 2022
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Be prepared and confident for fall with our 2022 back-to-school campaign.

Discover our tips and resources on navigating food allergy with confidence, #FoodAllergyHacks, and more.
Thank you to our leading sponsors, the Peanut Bureau of Canada, Chapman’s, and Emerade™. Learn more about our other sponsors and their special offers.

Create public awareness for all food allergies by sharing our new #MoreThanPeanuts social media campaign with family and friends.
food allergens

Take our short survey to share your thoughts on the public’s understanding of food allergens relative to peanut. Your experiences will help us gain insight on how well all allergens are understood.

August 19th at 12pm EDT: Parents, ask our youth panel your questions on managing food allergy in school and different environments.

August 24th at 12pm EDT: Learn about oral food challenges and the important role they play in managing your food allergy in our session with Dr. Edmond Chan.
Advocacy and Research

Learn more about these changes and how they will help you make safer choices.

Download Health Canada’s updated resource for navigating the specialty infant formula shortage.

Read this BBC article for an excellent summary of food allergy research and what different advances in prevention and treatment can mean for you.

Check out our mythbusters series, including topics that relate to increasing public awareness of all food allergies.
Webinars and Events
students at school

Ask youth your top questions on managing food allergy. They’ll share their experiences in and out of school and transitioning into new and different environments.

Learn about the role of OFCs in managing your food allergy, who is the best candidate for an OFC, what they involve, and more!

Sign up your 7-to-15-year-old for the fall session of Allergy Pals/Allies.

The free, 8-week online session will run from September 23rd to November 12th.

Attend one of our free 90-minute interactive webinars with a trained parent mentor.

Next sessions are August 17th and August 31st. Spaces fill up quickly, so reserve your spot now!

Discover our support groups across Canada and connect virtually!

Refresh your knowledge on how to use the different epinephrine auto-injectors, learn how to prepare for your upcoming allergist appointment, and more.
Ask the Allergist
asthma
As you prepare for the back-to-school season, read the questions answered by Dr. Julia Upton about asthma, food allergy, and anaphylaxis.

Do you have a food allergy-related question for Ask the allergist? Send it to us at info@foodallergycanada.ca.
Ask the Dietitian
Discover great ideas for allergy-friendly lunches and snacks from dietitians in our community.

If you have a food allergy-related question for Ask the dietitian, send it to us at info@foodallergycanada.ca.
Ways to Give
We are grateful for the generous support of our back-to-school campaign sponsors. Be sure to check out their fundraisers and special offers on various allergy-friendly products, including snacks and treats, books for kids, and auto-injector pouches.
Become a #FoodAllergyChampion. Start a school fundraiser and also support one of our community’s fundraisers. Learn about Olivia’s book fundraiser, Ruth’s snack bag fundraiser, and Tiffany’s teal ribbon fundraiser and giveback today.
Plus, discover other ways to give below and help to #MakeFoodAllergyCount by donating today.
Help transform the lives of Canadians with food allergy. Learn the many ways your donation will make a difference.

All donations $20 and above receive a tax receipt.
Make an ongoing impact. Your support will help to ensure we can advocate strongly across many different platforms on your behalf, provide education to the community, public, industry, and government on the seriousness of food allergy, and offer support to you and others when you need it.

Select “Monthly Gift” on the online donation form and enter the amount you want to donate. Or call us at 1 866 785-5660.
Plan today to make a difference tomorrow. Consider Food Allergy Canada as a beneficiary when you are updating your will, or your life insurance coverage.
Your support tells your employees and your customers that you care. Check out the different ways your workplace can get involved.
Celebrate virtually while supporting our cause! Plan your next birthday or milestone event virtually at ECHOage, a free online party-planning service that helps charities in North America.

In honour of your birthday or event, ask your friends and family to donate to Food Allergy Canada. Small charities like ours rely on your generous donations to continue our important work now and well into the future.