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Navigating the Holidays and Food Allergies
by Caroline Moassessi, FAACT’s Vice President of Community Relations Everyone seems to be bursting with excitement to gather with family and friends in a way that feels closer to “normal.” While we may never
Allergy-Friendly Halloween Fun
by Lisa Horne, FAACT Director of Marketing For people living with food allergies and their families, Halloween can be one of the scariest times of the year. Not the goblins or ghouls – it’s the knocking
Avoiding Back-to-School Burnout
by Caroline Moassessi, FAACT Vice President of Community Relations I love peppermint in any form – in my latte, ice cream, even body lotion. It's my pick-me-up when I am feeling sluggish or need a refresh of
Are You Ready for Back-to-School with Food Allergies?
by Caroline Moassessi, FAACT’s Vice President of Community Relations Time to dust off lunch boxes and backpacks as you print out your student’s updated Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan. Saying goodbye to
Safely Splash into Summer
by Caroline Moassessi, FAACT’s Vice President of Community Relations While unpacking my beach chair last month – the one with the soft straps that allow me to carry it like a backpack – my mind
One Year In: A Juneteenth National Holiday
by Aleasa Word, FAACT VP of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion A year ago, the United States officially established Juneteenth as a federal holiday. Before that, some states had their own recognition of this day to
Celebrating Our Teal Way of Life
Close your eyes and think back on the past several years as a parent/caregiver, an adult with food allergies, or a family member who loves and cares deeply for someone with food allergies. Do you see heart-warming
College Crunch Time
by Caroline Moassessi, FAACT Vice President of Community Relations The next few weeks, when your student sits down to decide which college they will call home for the next four years, might be a mix of magical and
New Research Results from American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI) Annual Meeting
FAACT President and CEO, Eleanor Garrow-Holding attended the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology (AAAAI) Virtual Annual Meeting from February 25-28, 2022, in Phoenix, Arizona, as well as meeting with
Valentine's Gems To Warm Your Heart
by Caroline Moassessi, FAACT Vice President of Community Relations I love a good, old-fashioned gushy moment about unconditional love printed on a frilly pink card. As I recently cruised the greeting card aisles, I was