Newsletter | June 2022
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Food Allergy Awareness Month is now over, but we can keep the #KnowItTreatIt conversation going – check out our gallery of stories, share yours, and find out who won our contest prizes.

#KnowItTreatIt: Watch our webinar on de-mystifying anaphylaxis and live events on using epinephrine auto-injectors.
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Open to medical students, graduate students, and healthcare professionals. Learn more and apply for a chance to win 1-of-2 $500 travel grants.

Check out our tips to help you and your family have a fun and allergy-safe season.
Advocacy and Research

Participate in Health Canada’s consultation on access to ingredient information for food sold online and take part in our townhall next week!

Find out the latest on the specialty infant formula shortage, and download Health Canada's new resource for guidance.
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Discover if probiotics have a role in treatment for food allergy. Read a review of recent research on this topic.

Learn how grass pollen can influence the potential severity of an allergic reaction, and make sure your asthma is controlled especially during the pollen season.

Learn about Dupixent® (dupilumab) as a treatment option for EoE in patients aged 12 and older.

Find out the answer to this question and learn more about epinephrine.
Webinars and Events

Participate in our Townhall to hear directly from Jennifer Gerdts, our Executive Director, on the importance of access to ingredient information for food sold online.

Ask questions live, or submit your questions in advance.

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

Next sessions are June 25th and July 9th. Spaces fill up quickly, so reserve your spot now!

Discover our support groups across Canada and connect virtually!

Refresh your knowledge on how to recognize and treat anaphylaxis, and the importance of using epinephrine at the first sign of anaphylaxis.
Ask the Allergist:
Dr. Julia Upton, MD, FRCPC, MPH

Dr. Julia Upton, answers a question about camping and managing allergic reactions.

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 Chow shares ideas for allergy-friendly meals and snacks for summer day camp.

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 #FoodAllergyChampions in our community who are raising awareness while giving back to our charity. Learn about Olivia, Ruth, and Tiffany’s fundraisers below and support them!
Olivia is donating a portion of her book sales to our charity. Watch her read “The Adventures of Livie and Pink” and support her fundraiser by purchasing a copy today. Her book would make a great end-of-year school gift for classmates!
Ruth designed snack bags to raise awareness and spark conversation. Each snack bag is custom-made and lists individual food allergen(s). With each snack bag sold, a portion of the sales will be donated to Food Allergy Canada. Snack bag quantities are limited, so purchase a snack bag today!

Tiffany is selling handmade teal ribbon keychains to help raise food allergy awareness. Plus, she's donating a portion of each sale to Food Allergy Canada.
Become a #FoodAllergyChampion, and start your own fundraiser today.
Daily Bread Food Bank, with support from Daiya Foods, is piloting an Allergen-Free Pantry at its New Toronto Street Food Bank in Etobicoke, ON. The Pantry will provide clients with emergency access to safe, allergen-free foods. Find out how you can help keep the Pantry stocked by donating allergen-free foods.
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.