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Blog Entries - 'Anaphylaxis'
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
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
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
A Year Worth Remembering and a Bright Year Ahead with FAACT
by Eleanor Garrow-Holding, FAACT President & CEO I think we all feel a bit like that character in "Groundhog Day" who wakes up every morning to relive the same day. The fatigue of this pandemic is weighing on all
Sharing Gratitude After a Challenging Year
The Covid-19 pandemic continues to bring challenges to our daily lives. Yet it has also helped us focus on what’s really important – family, friends, and health. FAACT is grateful for the many people who made it
Navigating the Holidays with Food Allergies
by Caroline Moassessi, FAACT’s Vice President of Community Relations Once again, this holiday season will look, feel, and possibly taste different. Yet we’ve become masters of pivoting thanks to the Covid-19
Let's Celebrate A Very TEAL Halloween
by Caroline Moassessi, FAACT’s Vice President of Community Relations As a parent of children with food allergies, Halloween used to be my most dreaded time of year. But as I learned how to manage food allergies,