Newsletter | March 2022
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Are individuals who have both food allergy and uncontrolled asthma at an increased risk for severe allergic reactions?

Don’t miss out on our in-depth discussion with Dr. Mariam Hanna and Dr. Doug Mack on how food allergy and asthma are related and how these conditions can be successfully managed.

Do you or your child have EoE, or do you know someone who does? Check out our new section on EoE, a type of food allergy that affects the gastrointestinal/digestive tract.

Effective Feb. 10th, select Dempsters® sliced bread products now have a “may contain” warning for milk.

Find out more through our Allergy Alerts announcement.

Learn about our awards/grants and apply or nominate others before April 4th, 2022.

Spring break is here! Check out our tips and resources to help your kids have an allergy-safe break.
Advocacy and Research

Read about the research that was recently presented at the 2022 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.

Learn about the first-of-its kind clinical trial at Boston Children’s Hospital involving fecal microbiota transplants for peanut-allergic patients.

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

Hear from experts Dr. Mariam Hanna and Dr. Doug Mack on how food allergy and asthma are related and how these conditions can be successfully managed.

Plus, there will be a Q&A where you can ask questions live.

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

Next sessions are March 5th (tomorrow!) and March 11th. Spaces fill up quickly, so reserve your spot now!

Learn about our support groups and get in touch with one virtually. If there isn't one in your community, we'll help you get one started!

Hear tips from youth and young adults in our community on how they successfully manage their food allergy in different settings with coworkers, roommates, and peers.
Ask the Allergist:
Dr. Julia Upton, MD, FRCPC, MPH

This month, Dr. Julia Upton answers a question about having asthma and what it means for one’s food allergy.

Do you have a food allergy-related question for Ask the allergist? Send it to us at info@foodallergycanada.ca.
Ask the expert

Check out our new Ask the expert section and learn from allergists and dietitians on a variety of topics.

Get educated on the COVID-19 vaccines with short 1-to-2-minute-videos featuring Dr. Julia Upton.
Ways to Give
Did you know? We are a nationally registered charity that depends on your donations to educate, support, and advocate for the more than 3 million Canadians with food allergy. If everyone reading this donated $10 each, it would transform the organization and the lives of those impacted by food allergy.

Discover the different ways to give below and donate 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.