Newsletter | September 2022
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Be prepared and confident for fall with our back-to-school campaign, featuring
our new back-to-school checklist, new design for the 5 emergency steps, #FoodAllergyHacks, resources for your child’s school, and more.

Plus, create awareness for all food allergies by sharing our new #MoreThanPeanuts social media campaign.
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.

Read a statement from Valeo on the availability of ALLERJECT in Canada.

Get an update on the hypoallergenic infant formula shortage.

Check out our job posting, we’re looking for a fundraising manager to join our team!

Watch the recordings from our recent sessions on oral food challenges and managing food allergy in different environments.
Advocacy and Research

Help advocate for increased access to allergy care. Email your local government with a click of a button, and fill out our survey.

Read about a new study which investigated children outgrowing peanut and egg allergy.

Learn about a study on epinephrine intranasal spray for the treatment of anaphylaxis.

Find out whether a food allergy always develops in childhood.
Webinars and Events

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.

Join the Sweet Caroline Foundation for their annual run taking place on October 8th at Rothesay High School.

This run/walk is to honour the memory of Caroline Lorette.

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

Next sessions are September 17th (tomorrow) and September 21st. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot now!

Discover our support groups across Canada and connect virtually!

Join the Niagara Food Allergy Parents Support Group for their fall virtual meet-up on September 30th.

Watch our recent sessions on the role of oral food challenges with Dr. Edmond Chan, and a Q&A session with youth in our community on transitioning into new environments.
Ask the Allergist:
Dr. Julia Upton, MD, FRCPC, MPH
Dr. Julia Upton answers questions on addressing a child’s concern about the use of their epinephrine auto-injector, and treating an allergic reaction during pregnancy.

Do you have a food allergy-related question for Ask the allergist? Send it to us at info@foodallergycanada.ca.
Ask the Expert:
Dr. Sari Herman
Adults with food allergy: Why it’s important to see your allergist

Dr. Sari Herman shares her top 10 reasons for an adult to see an allergist, especially if a diagnosis of allergy was given in childhood.
Ask the Dietitian:
Amy Chow, RD
Amy Chow answers a question on meal planning and food allergy.

If you have a food allergy-related question for Ask the dietitian, send it to us at info@foodallergycanada.ca.
Ways to Give
There is still time to take advantage of the special offers from our back-to-school campaign sponsors and fundraisers!

By supporting their fundraisers, you are also directly supporting our charity! Offers expire September 30th, so be sure to check them out now.
  • Daiya: Get a $1 off coupon
  • EpiPen®: Get a free training device and waist pouch
  • That's it.: Visit their website to order
Fundraiser sponsors: Discover yummy allergy-friendly goodies, books for kids, auto-injector pouches and more.
  • Sweets from the Earth: Allergy-friendly products
  • Hype Food Co.: Allergy-friendly bakery
  • epicute: Auto-injector pouches
  • Vermont Nut Free Chocolates: Tree nut and peanut free chocolates
  • Monique Pereira: Book for kids
  • Allergy Lifestyle: Range of products to manage food allergy
  • No Nuts About Us: Nut-free products
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.