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| June 11, 2008
Sponsor | When first starting KFA in 2004, we knew that running a nonprofit charity that offers a dynamic Web site, newsletters, educational materials, recipe database and more would require support of members, donors and the public-at-large to be successful. Since that time, KFA has grown from a small group of concerned parents to a thriving nonprofit organization with one overarching goal: to provide families with support and education so we can make our children the happiest and healthiest they can be. |
We need all of your support in order to spread the word about KFA and to keep KFA financially healthy as we grow. Donations are always welcome, but there are lots of free and easy ways you can support KFA as well that are included in this newsletter. We urge to look them over, and give one (or more) a try!
Trouble-Free Travel
For families with food-allergic children, planning is essential to a relaxing retreat
 Vacation. The word itself sends the mind on a mini retreat, far away from the stressors of everyday life. But for families with food-allergic children, traveling to a dream destination can seem more like a nightmare. It doesn’t have to be--avoid a traumatic trip this summer with proper preparation.
“With some well-thought out planning beforehand, your family vacation can truly be enjoyed by all,” said Megan Carpenter, owner of Carpenter Travel in Arlington, Texas.
Carpenter should know--a diagnosis of wheat, yeast, corn, milk, egg and soy allergies in 2004 hasn’t kept her from vacationing at all. In fact, she’s setting sail on her eighth cruise this coming December.
A strategy that includes proper preparation can work for all types of vacations. Whether it’s a sandy beach, a tree-lined hiking path, a cruise or a thrilling amusement park you crave, make sure your next adventure is one to remember--for all the right reasons.
Read the Full Article, which includes strategies for airline travel, amusements parks and cruising with food allergies.
More Traveling Articles:
Taking a road trip this year? Be sure to read On the Road with Food Allergies: 7 Tips to Help Your Trip be Worry-Free
Coming in the next issue: Camping with Food Allergies
Announcements
Announcing July 19th Fundraiser in Palm Desert, CA to Benefit Kids With Food Allergies
| Save the Date! We are pleased to announce the “Moms & Toddlers’ Bitty Banquet” to benefit Kids With Food Allergies on Saturday, July 19th in Palm Desert, California. Hosted by KFA volunteer Kristin Johnston, this event features a fruits and veggies banquet, children’s entertainment, and a spectacular giveaway for moms & children. If you live in Southern California and would like to join in this celebration, please feel free to RSVP via email to BittyBanquet@gmail.com. |
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New Book for Our KFA Bookshop
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Our Medical Advisory Team has approved the following book for our KFA Bookshop. Understanding and Managing Your Child's Food Allergies by Scott Sicherer, M.D. is an informative, compassionate, and comprehensive guide for parents and caregivers of children with food allergies. |
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Scheduled Web Site Maintenance on June 17th
Our Web site and forums will be down for the day on Tuesday, June 17th starting by 6 p.m. Pacific time while our Web host provider moves to a new datacenter. Please mark your calendars!
Free and Easy Ways to Support KFA
Although we are always thankful for donations and those of you who support us as family membership subscribers, there are a lot of free and easy ways you can help KFA as well!
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- Order free KFA Brochures
Spread the word about KFA by sharing brochures with physicians, schools and families with food allergic children.
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Spread the word by telling the media how KFA being there for you has made your child's life better.
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News
A Plea for My Daughter
The June 9th issue of Newsweek features a My Turn essay from a parent of a child with newly diagnosed nut and peanut allergies who now views the world differently.
Allergies Trigger Multibillion-Dollar Specialty Market
The Sunday June 8th Washington Post article reveals that consumers are increasingly coveted by corporations and entrepreneurs who see an economic opportunity in catering to the needs of people who have food allergies or celiac, a condition treated by avoiding gluten. Marketing to the food-sensitive has become widespread.
Trace Adkins Gets U.S. Senators' Support in Food Allergy Legislation
Country music star Trace Adkins is working with the two U.S. senators from Tennessee to promote legislation to assist schools in protecting 2.2 million children nationwide who suffer from life-threatening food allergies.
Must-Read Forum Topics
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The Center for Courageous Kids Food Allergy Family Weekend Retreat Nov. 21-23, 2008
"The way that the Family Weekend Retreats work is that the entire family is invited to attend (and at least one responsible adult must attend). Families will arrive on Friday afternoon and leave around lunchtime on Sunday."
The Center for Courageous Kids, a medical camp in Scottsville, Kentucky provides free camp experiences to children who are not able to attend traditional camps due to various medical conditions, is hosting a weekend retreat for families managing severe food allergies November 21-23. Each family will have its own area for sleeping and private bathroom.
Heed ALL warning statements
"There are now two studies that indicate may contains do contain the allergens in 10% of cases and that it does NOT matter if the statement says: may contain, run on shared lines with, or processed in a facility with, or processed in a facility that also processes "
Parents discuss the challenge of understanding the issues of cautionary statements on food labels.
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Divvies
Spring has sprung at Divvies featuring beautiful pastel-colored jelly beans and frosting for cupcakes. Divvies bakery cookies, gourmet popcorns, and cupcakes are baked and popped without peanuts, tree nuts, eggs and milk in Divvies' own dedicated facility. As seen on the Martha Stewart Show! http://www.divvies.com/
Food Allergy Recalls
The following foods were recently recalled. Check our Web site for complete details:
U.S. allergy recalls
- Kraft Foods Inc.: Post LiveActive Mixed Berry Crunch Cereal (undeclared tree nuts: almonds, pecans and walnuts)
- Leiner Health Products Inc.: Liquimax Complete Nutrition Multivitamin Formula (undeclared undeclared fish (not shellfish), tree nuts (almonds, pecans and/or walnuts), and wheat).
Canadian allergy recalls
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