October 2016



 Learn about an exciting new program for elementary school
 kids, a new online learning course for parents and others, the
 winners of the 2016 Sabrina Shannon Award, and the latest
 updates for the anaphylaxis guidelines for schools.
  

   
Research and advocacy
 
Find out about Health Canada's new survey, plus
participate in a quality of life study. Also learn
about our air travel advocacy and the recent public consultation requested by the Canadian Transportation Agency, a global research initiative, and the latest in
our restaurant advocacy efforts.



 
Get involved  
 
Get involved with our local support groups and meetups. Plus, find out how your school can get involved in an exciting new contest where the school can win prizes and help families in need. 


 
From the community
 
This month, a mom shares her tips on how to
have a fun and safe Halloween, and blogger
Anne Borden speaks with allergy advocates
Sloane Miller and Pauline Osena about the emotional side of managing food allergies.


We would love to hear from you! Share your
stories with us at [email protected]


 
Ways to give  
 
Do you know there are many ways to give back to the community and support Food Allergy Canada? This month learn how you can help Canadians get access to epinephrine, have your children celebrate giving, and donate your car for charity!