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Announcing the winners of the 2018 Sabrina Shannon Memorial Award

September 7, 2018 December 15, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Announcing the winners of the 2018 Sabrina Shannon Memorial Award

The Sabrina Shannon Memorial Award is a Food Allergy Canada sponsored award, made possible through an educational grant from TD Securities. Two individuals in post-secondary school who have contributed significantly... View Article


Advocacy: Letter to Sony regarding Peter Rabbit movie

February 28, 2018 December 15, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Advocacy: Letter to Sony regarding Peter Rabbit movie

Please see our letter to Sony Pictures Entertainment below regarding the portrayal of food allergy in the movie Peter Rabbit. We are calling on Sony to take the lead in... View Article


Teen Workshop and Baseball Game – May 28th in Toronto

March 30, 2017 December 15, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Teen Workshop and Baseball Game – May 28th in Toronto

We are hosting a grand slam event for teens with food allergies on Sunday, May 28, 2017. Our annual teen workshop will feature a fun-filled morning with interactive presentations, lively... View Article


Back to school: Resources for parents and teachers

August 24, 2016 December 15, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Back to school: Resources for parents and teachers

School is about to begin…are you ready? Our team has developed many resources to help you and your family – as well as school staff – with back-to-school preparation. For... View Article


Food allergies and restaurants: it is a public health issue

August 19, 2016 December 15, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Food allergies and restaurants: it is a public health issue

Updated Sept. 15: A Quebec waiter who served salmon tartare to a customer with a life-threatening fish allergy will not face criminal negligence charges. Earlier this year, police in Sherbrooke, Que.... View Article


AdultswithAllergies.com – A Blog Just For You

August 4, 2016 December 15, 2024 Published by Comments Off on AdultswithAllergies.com – A Blog Just For You

In the spring of 2014, we were thrilled to launch a blog dedicated to providing adults with allergies specific information to their unique challenges: www.adultswithallergies.com. We started with a small group... View Article


Allergy Aware Champions Winner!

July 15, 2016 December 15, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Allergy Aware Champions Winner!

Allergy Aware Champions Winner! In May 2016, Food Allergy Canada (formerly Anaphylaxis Canada) launched the Allergy Aware Champions contest to help promote the newly released Anaphylaxis in the Community online... View Article


Update: Allergy Aware Champions Contest

May 10, 2016 December 15, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Update: Allergy Aware Champions Contest

The contest has ended and the winner will be announced soon! Are you ready to become an allergy champion? Complete the Anaphylaxis in the Community: What Parents and Others Need... View Article


Thomas Miles Speaks about Allergy Awareness on Global News

May 6, 2016 December 15, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Thomas Miles Speaks about Allergy Awareness on Global News

Thomas Miles of the Toronto Argonauts speaks to Global News about the importance of how we can help people with food allergies and educate others.