Register for our October 11th webinar on EoE, and check out our schedule of the remaining webinars this year! Learn where you can catch various monuments #ShineATealLight this Halloween season. Register for the 2023 Sweet Caroline Run taking place tomorrow, October 7th, and the “Trunk-or-Treat” event happening in Toronto. Sign up for a small group webinar on managing food allergy and anaphylaxis and discover a support group near you to connect with others. Plus, watch our encore series and find fun Halloween recipes!
Register for our upcoming webinars
Next week: Register for our webinar about Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
October 11 @ 12-1 pm EDT
Do you or someone you know experience symptoms like these when eating: difficulty swallowing, feeling like food gets stuck and/or stomach pain? Perhaps it takes longer to eat or there’s a need to drink lots of fluids during mealtimes? If so, Eosinophilic Esophagitis or “EoE” may be the cause.
What this webinar is about: The basics of EoE in adults, including symptoms, diagnosis, and current and future possibilities for treatment. This will be followed by a Q&A, where you can ask your questions. Plus, you can submit your questions in advance upon registration.
Who is presenting: Dr. Milli Gupta, a Clinical Associate Professor in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Calgary. She is the lead for the Eosinophilic Esophagitis Clinic, co-lead for the Southern Alberta Barrett’s Endotherapy Program and the Calgary Gut Motility Centre.
Upcoming webinars
Learn more and register for our remaining webinars this year!
When: Monday, November 27
Presented by: Dr. Anna Nowak-Wegrzyn
When: Tuesday, December 12
Presented by: Dr. Philippe Bégin
#ShineATealLight this October!
This Halloween season, monuments and significant landmarks across the country will light up in teal throughout the month in support of our #ShineATealLight campaign to help drive awareness for food allergy! Thank you to our friends at Light It Teal for starting this initiative which has spread across North America!
Attend a lighting near you and share your photos!
Below is the current list of scheduled teal lightings, more will be added throughout the month of October! If you attend a lighting, we’d love to see your photos. Share them on social media using the hashtags #ShineATealLight and #LightItTeal to raise awareness!
| Monument | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| City of Coquitlam | Coquitlam, BC | October 30, 2023 |
| The Bastion | Nanaimo, BC | October 30, 2023 |
| BC Place | Vancouver, BC | October 30, 2023 |
| Vancouver City Hall and Burrard Street Bridge | Vancouver, BC | October 31, 2023 |
| Fitzsimmons Covered Bridge | Whistler, BC | October 31, 2023 |
| Calgary Tower | Calgary, AB | October 30, 2023 |
| Reconciliation Bridge | Calgary, AB | October 31, 2023 |
| Brant Street Pier | Burlington, ON | October 30, 2023 |
| City of London buildings: London City Hall, JA Taylor Building at Wellington and Dundas | London, ON | October 24, 2023 |
| RBC Place London | London, ON | October 24, 2023 |
| Civic Clock Tower | Mississauga, ON | October 30, 2023 |
| Peace Bridge | Niagara, ON | October 30, 2023 |
| Oakville Town Hall | Oakville, ON | October 31, 2023 |
| CN Tower | Toronto, ON | October 31, 2023 |
| Montreal Tower | Montreal, QC | October 31, 2023 |
| Fredericton City Hall | Fredericton, NB | October 18-31, 2023 |
| Fredericton Legislative Building | Fredericton, NB | October 31, 2023 |
| Moncton City Hall | Moncton, NB | October 31, 2023 |
| Charlottetown City Hall | Charlottetown, PEI | October 31, 2023 |
| Halifax City Hall | Halifax, NS | October 31, 2023 |
| City Hall | St. John’s, NL | October 31, 2023 |
Keep checking our teal lightings page for the most up-to-date list as more will be added during the month!
Rothesay, New Brunswick: Sweet Caroline Run – tomorrow, Oct. 7th
Join the Sweet Caroline Foundation for their Sweet Caroline Run taking place tomorrow, October 7th at 10am ADT at Rothesay High School!
This run/walk is to honour the memory of Caroline Lorette who passed away at the age of 14 from an allergic reaction to dairy. Help to celebrate Caroline’s life by coming together in community and sport.
Toronto, ON: Free Trunk or Treat event
This free event is hosted by the Canadian Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Foundation. We will be there to support the event and to hand out free treats and resources, including our glow-in-the-dark bracelets.
Join us on Sunday, October 29th at Stock Yards Village Parkade C, 1980 St. Claire West from 3-4pm EDT.
Go car to car for food-free surprises in every trunk! This event will feature crafts, games, and prizes! For more information and to register visit allergyfoundation.ca
Connect with a support group
Support groups provide a positive and caring environment for you to get help in dealing with the day-to-day stress of being at risk of anaphylaxis or having a child who is at risk.
Plus, it’s a great way to keep updated on any new developments in the food allergy community and exchange tips for navigating food allergy during the school year.
Find a support group near you and connect now! If there isn’t one in your community, we’ll help you get one started.
Small group webinar on managing food allergy and anaphylaxis: Next session is October 18th
Get your questions on managing food allergy and anaphylaxis answered while connecting with others! Attend a free 90-minute interactive webinar led by a trained parent mentor. You’ll learn fundamental information about daily management and living confidently with food allergy and anaphylaxis.
These sessions are geared towards parents of children who have been recently diagnosed with a food allergy. It’s also a great session for others who are interested in this topic or would like a refresher. Following the session, you’ll be able to answer:
- What are food allergy and anaphylaxis
- How to avoid a reaction
- What are the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis
- What to do in an emergency
Sessions are limited to 6 attendees, so register now to save your spot. Our next session is October 18th.
Encore series: Halloween
In this series, we feature past online events and webinars. This month, we’re sharing some resources for a safe and fun Halloween!
Allergy Pals – Halloween edition
Watch our Allergy Pals Monthly and find tips for your child to stay safe while trick-or-treating or at a Halloween party with food allergy. Plus, learn how you can educate others on making Halloween safe for all. This interactive session involves a trained peer mentor discussing key educational points, while leading the participants in games and activities.
Allergy-friendly recipes
Check out these fun and spooky recipes from Nestlé for some Halloween treat ideas. These recipes are peanut-free, however, please adapt the recipe as needed to make it allergy-friendly for you/your guests.
Light the way
Watch this short video to learn how you can #ShineATealLight to drive awareness for kids with food allergy on Halloween.