Breaking news about food allergies.
We are hopeful that the House Bill for Illinois Schools will be on the
Senate no later than May 9th. Check out the status by going to
www.ilgov.org. We will keep you updated as well.
FAAN Chicago Conference: Saturday, May 10, 2008 is the FAAN Conference.
It is a well worth day to spend learning more about Food Allergies and What's New? To Register go to:
www.foodallergy.org
FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS WEEK: May 11-18. Do something to educate and advocate. Have you set up your 504 or Health Plan
for next year?
CHILDREN'S MEMORIAL FOOD ALLERGY STUDY: Thank you to all families who have participated. If
you have not participated, PLEASE take the time to do so. Two locations area available... your family can help research!
Go to
www.foodallergyproject.org website and/or contact Deanne Caruso at 312-573-7755 to sign up. We need everyone to do this!
Chicago will host
on June 6-8, 2008 the first ever THRIVE EXPO. Go to
www.thriveallergyexpo.com2008 FAAN Chicago Allergy Walk: The Chicago Walk for Food Allergy is underway for 2008. It will be help
on Saturday, September 27, 2008. We are looking for committee members for Logistics, Sponsorship, Publicity, and Walker
Recruitment, and we are looking for Volunteers on Walk Day. Please email Eleanor-Garrow Majka through the Support
List page and let her know you are interested. It's a fun way to connect with other families and help raise money
for a good cause. The event is 3 miles through Lincoln Park Community along Lake Michigan in order to raise money for
education, research, advocacy, and to increase awareness. FAAN has raised more than $2 million from walk events.
By increasing the number of locations to 28 this year. FAAN hopes to raise another $2 million in 20008.
Please go to
www.oodallergy.org/Support/Walk/walk.htmlFOOD ALLERGY INITIATIVE CHICAGO: We're thrilled to announce that the FOOD ALLERGY INITIATIVE (FAI) Chicago
will hold its 1ST ANNUAL BENEFIT on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Chicago Illiminating Company. The
cocktail party will feature drinks, heavy appetizers, live and silent auctions and a raffle with tons of amazing prizes.
Honorees are Denise and Dave Bunning as well as Dominque Tougne, Executive Chef of Bistro 110. To become an event sponsor,
donate items to the live/silent auctions, join the FAI Chicago mailing list, or volunteer at the event, please email:
faichicago@faiusa.org or call 312-953-7933. To donate to FAI Chicago or for more information, please
www.faiusa.org/chicago.
SUMMER BASEBALL: Kane County Cougars is one of the most popular minor league baseball teams in the country.
Contact Erin Wiencek at 630-232-8811, with Kane County Cougars to get tickets for Peanut FREE Night at the ballpark, scheduled
for Wednesday, July 16, that includes a post-game fireworks show and the opportunity for fans to run the bases after the game.
