Food Allergy Ambassador Promotes FAAN Walks

Have you seen the 2010 Heart of FAAN Ambassodor, 7-year old Leandro speaking up about food allergies. He's got a PSA promoting the upcoming Miami Food Allergy Walk. While there, check out the 2010 Delaware FAAN Walk video.

FAAN walk events have begun.

The organization is 1/3 of the way toward their fundraising goal. Walks are scheduled in dozens of cities and there is even an online virtual walk.

Are you participating in a FAAN Walk this year? Let us know!

Novelist Named Food Allergy Walk Chairperson

I first reviewed Kristy Kiernan's novel in May 2009. Matters of Faith centers around the Tobias family, the youngest of whom has a peanut allergy. Kiernan, who had no previous experience with food allergies, suddenly found herself in the spotlight of the food allergy community.

This fall, Kristy Kiernan, was named the Honorary Chairperson of the Tampa Florida FAAN Walk. Read about her experience to find out how a woman "who didn't set out to write a book about food allergies" has become so important to so many families.

I must also say that Matters of Faith would make a wonderful holiday gift for the people in your life who "just don't get food allergies". Kiernan's empathy and realism capture the daily life of many of us who deal with the fear and anxiety of food allergies.

Are You Walking for Food Allergy?

Check out FAAN's calendar and find the closest food allergy walk. Click on the link which will take you to the associated web page. Even if you can't walkwith a group, consider the virtual walk listed under Dec. 5, 2009. Tell grandparents, aunts, uncles, schools, sports teams, doctors affices about this easy way to help a great cause!