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When my son was born with anaphylactic allergies and asthma in the early 2000s, there was not a lot of information out there. With a few other pioneers that were working so hard, I also stressed to talk to teachers, educate peer parents, make doctor visits and such to keep my son safe.
Initially I had wanted to keep track of what we’ve tried, what worked and such, as a way to share information with other people in a similar boat. I was too busy that I really haven’t been able to do that here, but thanks to technology and social media (I was very late to catch on Facebook), there are many other ways to exchange information and find support. So this blog is simply a place where I note my feelings with not much other expectations. Still if there is something that is helpful for you, the visitor/reader, I would be glad.
Friends with Allergies 
February 27, 2010 at 7:10 am |
Hi everyone,
Just wanted to let you know of some upcoming dates. The 3rd annual FAAN Walk for Food Allergy in Long Branch, NJ has been scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010 (registration begins at 9am and the Walk starts at 10am). The Walk will once again take place at the Great Lawn just north of Pier Village. We are in the planning stages for the Walk right now but we’ll be announcing some exciting events/performances happening at this year’s Walk. mr. RAY will be returning to perform this year but he’ll be bringing some suprise guests with him. Also, Janice Lieberman will be the emcee for the Walk. Ms. Lieberman has been the featured Consumer Smarts correspondent on NBC’s “Today Show” for ten years and was previously the consumer correspondent on “Good Morning America”. Lieberman also anchored “Steals and Deals”, which appeared nightly on CNBC.
You can register for the Walk by visiting http://www.foodallergywalk.org and selecting the Long Branch, NJ location.
We have also planned another food allergy awareness day & peanut- and nut-free baseball game with the Lakewood BlueClaws. This is sheduled for Sunday, June 6th at 1:05 pm. Tickets are $10 each. In an effort to help protect allergic fans and in honor of all individuals with food allergies, the BlueClaws will have ingredients list available for every food item sold. That day, all items sold at the concession stands will be peanut- and tree nut-free. Seats will be washed down prior to the game to ensure that there will be no food residue. Fans are advised to arrive early as this will also be “Kids Expo and Zoo Claws Day,” which will feature music, fun, games, and more. This day is also Kids Character Sunday and Kids Eat Free Sunday. mr. RAY, children’s singer/songwriter will perform during the seventh- inning stretch and will throw out the first pitch.
***We are also looking for volunteers for both events. Please let us know if you are interested. FAAN is participating in an exciting volunteer program with Disney Parks called “Give a Day, Get a Day”. One day of volunteer work can get you one free day at one of the Disney Parks.***
For more information about the Walk or to purchase tickets for the BlueClaws game, please contact:
Cherí Golub
Walk chairperson
FAAN Walk for Food Allergy ~ Long Branch, NJ ~ Sept. 11, 2010
http://www.foodallergywalk.org
E-mail: longbranchchair@foodallergy.org
Phone: 732.239.8374