Register for our Allergy Pals/Allies online mentorship program for kids 7-15 years old. Learn about our small group webinars on managing food allergy and anaphylaxis and connect with our support groups across Canada. Finally, don’t miss the encore session on recognizing and responding to anaphylaxis, our latest webinar with Dr. Julia Upton.
Register now: Allergy Pals/Allies – fall sessions start on September 26!
Does your child ever feel like they’re the only one dealing with food allergy? They’re not alone!
Allergy Pals/Allies is a free 8-week online mentorship program for kids ages 7-15, with fall sessions starting Saturday, September 26. Each week, participants join fun, interactive sessions where they:
- Connect with other kids who “get it”
- Play games and take part in activities led by trained peer mentors
- Learn skills to feel more confident managing food allergy
- Make new friends in a safe, supportive space
Kids love it because it’s fun and they get to meet new friends. Parents love it because it builds knowledge, confidence, and community.
Spots fill quickly — register your child today!
Small group webinar next session is September 23
Attend a free 90-minute interactive webinar led by a trained parent mentor to get your questions answered while connecting with others. You’ll learn fundamental information about daily management and living confidently with food allergy.
These sessions are geared towards parents of children who have been recently diagnosed with 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 is food allergy
- How to prevent a reaction
- What is anaphylaxis, including symptoms
- What to do in case of a reaction
Sessions are limited to 6 attendees, so register now to save your spot. Our next session is September 23. **Please note, if you sign up and cannot attend, let us know so we can offer your spot to another person who needs it.**
Connect with a support group
A support group provides a positive and caring environment for you to get help in dealing with the day-to-day stress of managing food allergy and risk of anaphylaxis.
Plus, it’s a great way to keep updated on any new developments in the food allergy community and exchange tips for navigating throughout the year.
Find a support group near you and connect now! If there isn’t one in your community, we’ll help you get one started.
Webinar: Know it. Treat it.: Recognizing and responding to anaphylaxis
In this recorded webinar, you will learn how to recognize the symptoms of an allergic reaction, when and why epinephrine should be given right away, and how to use both EpiPen® auto-injectors and neffy® nasal spray.
This session is led by Dr. Julia Upton, Division Head of Immunology and Allergy at The Hospital for Sick Children and Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Toronto. She is on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, and is a member of our Healthcare Advisory Board.
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