Easy Fundraising for Food Allergy Research

Here's an easy way to raise money for FAAN (Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network)- rate restaurants.  AllergyEats counts on peer review to provide a listing of allergy-friendly restaurants across the United States. The more people who participate in the ratings, the more valuable it will be for all of us. The database currently lists over 600,000 eating establishments.

To help, simply go to AllergyEats, sign up, and rate restaurants. For every restaurant rated, AllergyEats donates money to FAAN.

Simple and effective. I like it!

Another great thing to do today- CampTag is currently #32 in the Pepsi Good Idea Contest. Vote every day until the end of October for the "good idea" of opening food allergy friendly camps across the country!

Now, don't you feel empowered about all the good things you can do for those with food allergies?

Enjoy your day.

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Food Allergy Friendly Basball Games and Food Allergy Contest

More and more peanut allergic individuals can sing, "Take me out to the ball game!" thanks to efforts of many to encourage ballparks to provide seating free of peanuts at some games. The Cleveland Indians are the latest to offer this opportunity. They're even power-washing and thoroughly cleaning that are of the stadium prior to the start of the game.

Part of the money from the tickets sold at the Indians Sept. 26 game will go to FAAN for food allergy research.

Go team! For more peanut-aware games, visit my friend Jennifer B's list.

Last day to enter: Ian's Party Give-Away. Be sure to join in the fun for an opportunity to throw a party with treats from Ian's.

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Food Allergy Awareness Week

It's that time of year again. Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) is holding the 13th annual awareness week May 9-15. This year's title is Respect Every Bite and FAAN's site offers some great ways to commemorate Food Allergy Awareness Week. Check it out for sample presentations directed to elementary schools, teens or corporate settings. Find a link to petition your state for a proclamation. Download and print resources to educate others about food allergy.

Go ahead...May 9 will be here before you know it. Plan now!

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Food Allergy Website Gets an Update

It's colorful, trendy and sleek.

The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) has launched a brand new website. It's much more user friendly for those of us who have been at this food allergy thing for awhile. I also think the links for the top eight allergens listed across the top will be more helpful for people who are new to food allergy.

Check it out. What do you think?

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Biking for Food Allergies

I love this story! Bill Arendt (Willie) is pedaling for food allergies. Willie left Los Angeles on May 10 and he plans to bike to Boston- 3415 miles to benefit FAAN (Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network). He charts his progress online every night. Make a monetary pledge or just leave a note of encouragement. Check out the full story.

How cool is that????

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Food Allergy Network Stood to Win $250,000

With a win on last night's "Celebrity Apprentice, country music star Trace Adkins, would have been able to hand over the $250,000 winnings to his chosen charity, The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN). Adkins has a young daughter with a peanut allergy and has been able to shine a spotlight on FAAN throughout the 12 week competition. It's been good press for the organization and has helped to increase awareness of food allergy issues. Apparently things were strained in the boardroom last night as 'The Donald" met with all of the competitors to decide the winner- Piers Morgan or Trace Adkins. In the end, Piers Morgan emerged as the winner. The check for $250,000 will go to Morgan's charity of choice, Intrepid Fallen Heroes, an agency that aids families of fallen US Soldiers- a noble cause as well. FAAN still stands to make some money through sales of Adkin's newest single, "You're Gonna Miss This". For the next two weeks, fans can go to http://www.itunes.com/ and download the song with proceeds from the sales going directly to FAAN. Everyone comes out a winner in this one!

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