Newsletter | February 2022
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Help us plan our educational webinar programming for 2022. Answer 3 quick questions in our survey by tomorrow.

Hot off the press! Watch our brand new 3-minute video to help you prepare for your upcoming allergist appointment.

Enter to win or nominate others for our awards/grants! The deadline for all is April 4, 2022.

With Valentine’s Day coming up, review our tips and resources to help make the day a safe and sweet one for all!
Advocacy and Research

Learn about this study co-authored by our Executive Director and members of our Healthcare Advisory Board.

Plus, check out our new infographic that illustrates the insights from the study and the actions needed for change.

Find out the answer to this question and learn more about using epinephrine auto-injectors and treating anaphylaxis.
Webinars and Events

Participate in one of our free 90-minute interactive webinar with a trained parent mentor.

Next sessions are February 5th (tomorrow!) and February 16th. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot now!


Learn about our support groups and get in touch with one virtually.

*Next week* Join the Metro Vancouver Anaphylaxis Group for a virtual Ask the Allergist session with Dr. Stephanie Erdle on February 8th.
Get educated on how to recognize and treat anaphylaxis, and the importance of using epinephrine at the first sign of anaphylaxis.

Learn from allergists, hear real reaction stories from the community, and join the #KnowItTreatIt conversation!
Ask the Allergist:
Dr. Julia Upton, MD, FRCPC, MPH

This month, Dr. Julia Upton answers a question about the possibility of preventing food allergy from developing in your baby when you’re pregnant and you already have a child with multiple food allergies.

Do you have a food allergy-related question for Ask the allergist? Send it to us at info@foodallergycanada.ca.
Ask the Dietitian:
Amy Chow, RD

Amy answers a question on safe and nutritious snacks, and shares some of her favourite healthy snacks and recipes.

If you have a food allergy-related question for Ask the dietitian, send it to us at info@foodallergycanada.ca.
Ways to Give
Did you know? You can turn your vehicle donation into generous dollars to support Food Allergy Canada. Working on our behalf, Donate A Car Canada will accept your vehicle for donation - running or not, old or new!
Donate a Car
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. Now more than ever, small charities like ours rely on your generous donations to continue our important work now and well into the future.

Bonus! Get $10 free from ECHOage with the promo code “BOOKNOW".