Webinars and Facebook Live sessions
Webinar: May 16th at 12pm EDT
Hear from Dr. Julia Upton to learn what clinical trials for food allergy treatment are all about, including why they are important, what they involve, the different stages of a trial, when patients get involved, and things to consider if you are participating in one.
Webinar: May 29th at 12pm EDT
Join us for an interactive session with Dr. Wade Watson where you can test your knowledge and get an in-depth understanding of the signs and symptoms and treatment of anaphylaxis! The session will cover what is an allergic reaction, when do you know if it’s anaphylaxis, what you need to know about treating it, what epinephrine does and what role, if any, does Benadryl® have in treatment.
Facebook Live: May 23 at 12:30pm EDT
Hear from Dr. Upton on how to use the different auto-injectors in Canada. You’ll gain a better understanding on which devices might be best for you, the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis, and when to give a second dose.
A French Facebook Live with Dr. Philippe Bégin was held on May 9 at 12pm EDT.
Small group webinars90-minute interactive webinars
Designed for newly diagnosed families and individuals, these webinars provide details on how to manage daily life with food allergy.
Sign up for more events!Visit our events calendar to find more webinars and programs, and visit our recorded webinars page to watch past sessions on various food allergy-related topics.
Light it up!
Monuments across Canada will light up teal in support of Food Allergy Awareness Month! Teal is the colour representing food allergy.
We’ll be adding more to the list, so stay tuned. If you live in one of these areas, please take photos, share them on social media using the hashtags #ShineATealLight, #AllergyAware and #LightItTeal, and share them with us too by tagging us!
- Facebook: @FoodAllergyCanada
- Twitter: @foodallergycan
- Instagram: @food_allergy_canada
| Location | Date |
|---|---|
| Quinte West Sign, Quinte West, ON | May 1-31, 2024 |
| Veterans Skyway Bridge, Quinte West, ON | May 1-31, 2024 |
| The Port Credit Lighthouse, Mississauga, ON | May 1, 2024 |
| Avenir Centre, Moncton, NB | May 6, 2024 |
| Downing Street, Moncton, NB | May 6, 2024 |
| Downtown Place & Ian Fowler Oval, Moncton, NB | May 6, 2024 |
| Confederation Building, St. John’s, NL | May 7, 2024 |
| Brant Street Pier, Burlington, ON | May 8, 2024 |
| Bloedel Conservatory, Vancouver, BC | May 9, 2024 |
| Fountain at Lafarge Lake & Pinetree Way, Coquitlam, BC | May 11, 2024 |
| Peace Bridge, Fort Erie, ON | May 11, 2024 |
| Canada Life Building, Winnipeg, MB | May 13-17, 2024 |
| Canada Life Building, London, ON | May 13-17, 2024 |
| Canada Life Building, Toronto, ON | May 13-17, 2024 |
| London City Hall & J. Allyn Taylor Building, London, ON | May 13-17, 2024 |
| Canada Place Sails of Light, Vancouver, BC | May 14, 2024 |
| Regina City Hall Foyer, Regina, SK | May 14-15, 2024 |
| City Hall Clock Tower, Moose Jaw, SK | May 15, 2024 |
| Collingwood Clock Tower, Collingwood, ON | May 15, 2024 |
| La Grande Roue de Montréal, Old Port Montreal, Montreal, QC | May 15, 2024 |
| Saline Creek Pedestrian Bridge & Shell Place Canopy, Wood Buffalo, AB | May 17-18, 2024 |
| Craigflower Bridge, View Royal, BC | May 17-20, 2024 |
| Vancouver Airport – YVR Tower Lights for a Cause, Vancouver, BC | May 18, 2024 |
| Saskatoon City Hall and Prairie Wind Sculpture, Saskatoon, SK | May 18, 2024 |
| 3D Toronto Sign, Toronto, ON | May 18, 2024 |
| King Street Trees, Waterloo, ON | May 18, 2024 |
| Welland Bridge 13, Welland, ON | May 18, 2024 |
| City Hall, Port Coquitlam, BC | May 19, 2024 |
| Civic Plaza, Surrey, BC | May 19, 2024 |
| Science World Dome Lights, Vancouver, BC | May 19, 2024 |
| Vancouver Convention Centre and Olympic Cauldron, Vancouver, BC | May 19, 2024 |
| Calgary Tower, Calgary, AB | May 19, 2024 |
| Lethbridge City Hall, Lethbridge, AB | May 19, 2024 |
| Red Deer City Hall, Red Deer, AB | May 19, 2024 |
| SaskTel Centre, Saskatoon, SK | May 19, 2024 |
| Niagara Falls, Niagara, ON | May 19, 2024 |
| Vaughan City Hall, Vaughan, ON | May 19, 2024 |
| Vancouver City Hall and Burrard Street Bridge, Vancouver, BC | May 20, 2024 |
| Riverwalk Commons and Fred A. Lundy Bridge, Newmarket, ON | May 20, 2024 |
| Oakville Town Hall, Oakville, ON | May 20, 2024 |
| CN Tower, Toronto, ON | May 20, 2024 |
| The Montreal Tower (Parc Olympique), Montreal, QC | May 20, 2024 |
| BC Place – Northern Lights Display, Vancouver, BC | May 22, 2024 |
| Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge, Whistler, BC | May 22, 2024 |
| The Bastion, Nanaimo, BC | May 25, 2024 |
| BC Parliament, Ceremonial Entrance and Fountains, Victoria, BC | May 25, 2024 |
| Confederation Garden Park Fountain, Victoria, BC | May 25, 2024 |
| Hamilton Sign, Hamilton, ON | May 25, 2024 |
| Community Clock Tower, Mississauga, ON | May 25, 2024 |
| Shaw Centre, Ottawa, ON | May 25, 2024 |
| High Level Bridge, Edmonton, AB | May 30, 2024 |
