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Save the Date: Upcoming events and opportunities

March 22, 2016

fac800There is a lot coming up this spring at Food Allergy Canada. Find out more below!

Our 2016 Community Conference
The early bird deadline for the conference has been extended to April 1 for our Living Well with Food Allergies: what we can learn from research conference. The conference takes place at Pier 21 in Halifax, Nova Scotia on Saturday, May 28th. There will be sessions for adults and teens on a range of topics including new research, family life, schools/university and community advocacy. Register online and learn more about the Conference.

Allergy Pals, Spring Registration
Through the Allergy Pals and Allergy Allies programs, kids age 7-15 can connect with trained peer mentors to talk about life with food allergies in a secure online space. Spring sessions run from April 23rd-June 11th, with registration opening on April 5th. Visit our webpage for registration information.

The Robyn Allen Memorial Event
On April 30th, the Robyn Allen Memorial Event raises funds for essential food allergy education and awareness initiatives, such as our Newly Diagnosed Support Centre. This year, organizers have added squash and spinning in addition to the tennis tournament and dinner! Access online registration information.

The 10th Annual Sean Delaney Memorial Golf Classic
The Sean Delaney Memorial Golf Classic takes place each May in Aurora, Ontario. The event has raised over $3.3 million in support of Food Allergy Canada’s projects and partners. This year’s event will take place at Magna Golf Club on Monday, May 16th. Learn more about Sean and this important event.

Pryde Family Travel Grant
The Pryde Family Travel Grant is open to graduate students, medical students, and health care professionals. Two travel grants valued at $500 each will be awarded for attendance at an academic program or event related to food allergies. Read the Award Description and download the 2016 Award Application Form.

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