FARE Blog

In communities around the country, FARE supporters are doing their part to make the world safer for people with food allergies. Nine-year-old Lily proves that you’re never too young to get involved and make an impact. Her mother, Jaymie, shares Lily’s story:

This weekend, representatives from FARE are attending a joint congress of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) and the World Allergy Organization (WAO) in Orlando, FL.

Red meat allergy – also called mammalian meat allergy or alpha-gal allergy – disrupts many of our food allergy assumptions.

Spring training is about to begin which means that summer is almost here! Attending a baseball game is a time honored tradition for many families each season. For individuals and families with peanut allergies, attending a game can be challenging.

Susie Hultquist is the food allergy mom behind Spokin, a mobile iOS app that puts food allergy resources in one place customized to your allergens, location and interests.

Two immunotherapy treatments for peanut allergy have completed Phase 3 clinical trials and are nearing submission for regulatory approval. If one or both of these therapies are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), standardized peanut allergy immunotherapy could become available as soon as next year.

I have recently seen an article about the food allergy scene in the movie Peter Rabbit. In the movie, Peter Rabbit and his gang have an enemy who is allergic to blackberries.

For children, Valentine’s Day means school parties, cards for their classmates, and, often, treats such as chocolates, candies, and baked goods. Children with food allergies can feel excluded from the fun.

Each year, members of FARE’s Teen Advisory Group (TAG) serve as leaders in their communities by mentoring other teens, writing for our blog, and helping guide our youth programs. They also take on special projects to help raise awareness and educate others.