Posted by OCFoodallergy on Mar 16, 2014 in Support Group | 0 comments If you live in the San Diego area (or even Orange County), the FARE Walk San Diego will be on Sunday, June 29, 2014. The FARE Walk for Food Allergy brings together thousands of people who are seeking a safer …
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Posted by OCFoodallergy on Dec 31, 2013 in Support Group | 0 comments Looks like there is a new Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis program launching. Eleanor Garrow-Holding, who was once a part of FARE, is now the CEO of Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Connection Team or FAACT. FAACT’s goal is to educate, advocate, and raise awareness for families and individuals affected …
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Posted by OCFoodallergy on May 11, 2013 in Support Group | 0 comments Orange County, Food Allergy Awareness Week is upon us. In 1998, the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (now FARE), started Food Allergy Awareness Week to help educate families, schools, about the dangers of food allergies and how important it is keep our children …
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Posted by OCFoodallergy on Sep 14, 2014 in Support Group | 0 comments So the family decided to check out Sub Zero Ice Cream and Yogart in Laguna Niguel, CA this evening. Our oldest has a life threatening food allergy to milk, so our typical options when going out for after dinner treats usually involve …
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Posted by OCFoodallergy on Apr 20, 2013 in Support Group | 0 comments The FARE Conference (previously FAAN) is returning to Anaheim this year on June 1, 2013. The conference, held at the Disneyland Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, is a full day program that allows teens and adults with food allergies, families, caregivers, and school …
Posted by OCFoodallergy on Nov 22, 2014 in Support Group | 0 comments The FARE National Food Allergy Conference will be held May 16-17, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach in Long Beach, CA, gathering the country’s leading food allergy experts and members of the food allergy community together for a weekend of world-class …
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Posted by OCFoodallergy on Sep 13, 2014 in Support Group | 0 comments Recently a great article appeared in the Wall Street Journal on Allergy Cards for birthdays, events, coaches, etc. It is a quick way to spread the word about a food allergy, while giving all of the relevant and essential contact information for …
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Posted by OCFoodallergy on Apr 20, 2013 in Support Group | 0 comments During our April 16, 2013, Dr. Kendra Klassen visited our Food Allergy Support Group to share some great information on the topic of anxiety. Here is some of the importance information she was able to share with the group. Understanding the Problem …
Posted by OCFoodallergy on Apr 20, 2013 in Support Group | 0 comments For Kelly Rudnicki, busy mother of five young children, feeding her family got even more complicated when one of her sons was diagnosed with severe food allergies. Launching the Food Allergy Mama website, she struck a chord with parents and home cooks …
Posted by OCFoodallergy on Jan 1, 2012 in Support Group | 0 comments Is it just me or has the Costco shopping excursion become a staple of the weekend family ritual? From this parent’s perspective, the love of Costco centers first aroiund savings, secondly around the amazing free food cart samples inticing you at every …
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