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This website is designed for young adults who want to take a more active role in managing their food allergies.
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Food Allergy Awareness Week
Help spread the word about the 13th annual Food Allergy Awareness Week (FAAW), May 9-15, 2010. This year help those with food allergies “Respect Every Bite.”
The 30 new members of FAAN's Teen Advisory Group (TAG) range in age from 12 to 21 and have a variety of food allergies. These teens provide guidance and input for our teen programs.
Launch into Spring with FAAN!
Words of Wisdom
Growing up with food allergies can be a challenge, but life presents us with many challenges that we can overcome. This month, our young experts offer some solid advice that work for anyone – from the newly diagnosed to those who have been managing food allergies for years. TAG member Melissa prioritizes educating others. Find out why in her essay.
Advice for All Ages!
TAG member Kelly passes along some practical tips that work for both the young and old.
Her Mother Knows Best
When it comes to doling out advice, TAG member Cleo has a source very close to her – her mother. Read more about why Cleo follows Mom’s advice.
I’m Not a Food Allergy
TAG member Carlo offers some impassioned advice about food allergies in his heartfelt essay.
Dear FAAN Teen
We asked TAG member Abby about the single best piece of advice she had ever received. Find out what she had to say. .
Get Your Game On With Trace Adkins.
Food allergies are no laughing matter to Trace Adkins. Making a difference by helping friends manage their food allergy is music to his ears.
EZgreetings
FAANTeen Emily has created a website that sells singing grams to raise money for food allergy research. She recorded 100 grams to help celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and other events. Visit her website to hear some samples.
The FAAN College Scholarship Essay Contest will not be held in 2010.
There are now more opportunities to talk back. Share your comments on our new Facebook Community at www.facebook.com, search for food allergy and select “Pages” to become a fan of FAAN! You can also select the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network from the Causes application on both Facebook and MySpace.
"For years I avoided eating tuna fish, because I felt pain in my throat and stomach whenever I tried to eat a tuna salad sandwich. One day, my mother and I read the ingredients on the tuna can, which we had assumed contained only tuna. We were shocked to discover that the fish was packaged in soy protein."
~Elliot age 13, allergic to peanuts, soy, and other legumes
Respect what your body can and cannot process. A food allergy is not something to be taken lightly or ignored, even if it’s not life-threatening.
~Leah age 16
What do your friends do to help you manage your food allergy? Talk Back and let us know!
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