Attend a teal monument lighting near you and raise awareness for food allergy on Halloween. Register for the 2022 Sweet Caroline Run taking place tomorrow, October 8th – you can go in person in New Brunswick or participate virtually. Sign up for a small group webinar on managing food allergy and anaphylaxis and connect with others who can relate. Discover our support groups across Canada and connect virtually. Plus, watch our celebrating safely encore series to help you prepare for fun and safe Thanksgiving and Halloween holidays.
Throughout October: Monuments lighting up in teal for #ShineATealLight
To drive awareness for food allergy this Halloween season, monuments and significant landmarks across the country will light up in teal throughout the month in support of our #ShineATealLight campaign. Thank you to our friends at Light It Teal for starting this initiative which has spread across North America!
Attend a lighting near you and share your photos
Below is the current list of scheduled teal lightings. If you attend a lighting, we’d love to see your photos. Share them on social media using the hashtags #ShineATealLight and #LightItTeal to raise awareness!
| Monument | City/Province | Lighting date |
|---|---|---|
| BC Place | Vancouver, BC | October 30, 2022 |
| Dome at Science World | Vancouver, BC | October 30, 2022 |
| The Bastion | Nanaimo, BC | October 30, 2022 |
| Fitzsimmons Creek Bridge | Whistler, BC | October 31, 2022 |
| Calgary Tower | Calgary, AB | October 30, 2022 |
| Telus Spark Science Centre | Calgary, AB | October 31, 2022 |
| Lethbridge City Hall | Lethbridge, AB | October 31, 2022 |
| Regina City Hall | Regina, SK | October 31, 2022 |
| Brant Street Pier | Burlington, ON | October 30, 2022 |
| Oakville Town Hall | Oakville, ON | October 31, 2022 |
| CN Tower | Toronto, ON | October 31, 2022 |
| Riverwalk Commons and the Fred A. Lundy Bridge | Newmarket, ON | October 31, 2022 |
| Halifax City Hall | Halifax, NS | October 31, 2022 |
More lightings will be added throughout the month, so be sure to keep checking our teal lightings page for the most up-to-date list.
Tomorrow in Rothesay, New Brunswick or virtually: Sweet Caroline Run 2022
Join the Sweet Caroline Foundation for their Sweet Caroline Run taking place tomorrow October 8th at 10am ADT at Rothesay High School. You can also participate virtually.
This run/walk is to honour the memory of Caroline Lorette who passed away at the age of 14 from an allergic reaction to dairy. There is of no better way to celebrate Caroline than by coming together in community and sport.
For more information and to register, click here.
Small group webinar (maximum 6 participants): Managing food allergy and anaphylaxis
Do you have questions on managing food allergy and anaphylaxis? Attend one of our free 90-minute interactive webinars led by a trained parent mentor. You’ll learn fundamental information about daily management and living confidently with food allergy and the risk of anaphylaxis. Plus, you’ll connect with others in our community who can relate!
These sessions are geared towards parents of children who have been recently diagnosed with a food allergy. It’s also a great session for others who are interested in this topic, or would like a refresher.
Following the session, you’ll be able to answer:
- What are food allergy and anaphylaxis
- How to avoid a reaction
- What are the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis
- What to do in an emergency
Sessions are limited to 6 attendees and fill up quickly, so register now to save your spot. Our next sessions are Wednesday, October 19th and Saturday, November 5th.
If you have already attended one of these webinars, please help us spread the word so others can also benefit. Please share!
Learn about our support groups across Canada and connect virtually!
Support groups provide a warm and caring environment for you to get help in dealing with the day-to-day stress of being at risk of anaphylaxis or having a child who is at risk. Plus, you can keep updated on any new developments in the food allergy community.
Find a support group near you and connect online! If there isn’t one in your community, we’ll help you get one started.
Encore presentation series: Celebrating safely
In this series, we feature past online events and webinars. With Thanksgiving this weekend and Halloween coming up, watch our celebrating safely series to help you prepare for safe and fun holidays. You’ll learn tips for staying safe with food allergy during celebrations, including how to read food labels and how to avoid cross-contamination. Plus, learn how you can be allergy aware, and #ShineATealLight to help make Halloween safe and inclusive, and discover allergy-friendly recipes for Halloween.
Watch the videos below and please share with others to spread food allergy awareness!
Halloween with food allergy – for kids 7-11
Learn how to stay safe with food allergy at Halloween. Plus, learn how you can educate others on making Halloween safe for all, including shining a teal light and offering non-food treats. This interactive session involves a trained peer mentor discussing key educational points, while leading the participants in games and activities.
Light the way
Watch this short video to learn how you can #ShineATealLight to drive awareness for kids with food allergy on Halloween.
Reading ingredient lists
Learn about reading ingredient labels, the triple check, priority food allergens, and “may contain” statements. This interactive session involves a trained peer mentor discussing key educational points, while leading the participants in games and activities.
Shine a Light song by Kyle Dine
Listen to this fun and educational song by Kyle Dine and learn how you can #ShineATealLight to show your support for kids with food allergy on Halloween.
Food allergy Do’s and Don’ts
Get educated with these fun “do’s and don’ts” videos. These videos are less than a minute and cover simple ways of keeping safe.
Allergy-friendly recipes
If you are serving treats, remember to ask your guests if they have any food allergies. Check out these fun and spooky recipes from Nestlé for some Halloween treat ideas. These recipes are peanut-free, however, please adapt the recipe as needed to make it allergy-friendly for you/your guests.
