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For the Health Webinar: A Conversation on Race & Food Allergy

Black children are 7% more likely to have food allergies compared to white children, are diagnosed less frequently, receive less medical care, and are more likely to experience anaphylaxis. The first step toward racial equality in the food allergy community starts with education and an understanding of what needs to be changed and how. Our dear friend Emily Brown of the Food Equality Initiative created a free webinar and resource for the entire food allergy community. The webinar intentionally launches today, on Juneteeth, the national holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S.

For The Health Webinar: A Conversation on Race & Food Allergy features a diverse panel of notable Black voices, aiming to promote health equity, as well as share actionable ways the food allergy community can reduce these disparities and support POC in the community. Please register to join the webinar, which is on Friday 6/19/20 at 11:00 am EST/ 10:00 am CST.

 
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For the Health Webinar: A Conversation on Race & Food Allergy, Part 2: Industry and Community Allies

What does it mean to be an ally to POC in the food allergy community and how can you help? Join Spokin CEO and Founder Susie Hultquist and other industry and community allies for Part 2 of The Health, a free webinar and resource for the entire food allergy community created by Emily Brown of the Food Equality Initiative. The webinar will explore what it means to be an ally, what it takes to strive for equity and actionable steps for industry and community organizations dedicated to a more inclusive environment.  Please register to join the webinar, which is on Friday 7/17/20 at 11:00 am EST/ 10:00 am CST.

 
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Sarah Romano: The Allergist Mom

Sarah Boudreau-Romano is an Attending Physician in the Division of Allergy and Immunology at Lurie Children’s Hospital in Chicago, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Northwestern University, Director of the FASE Program and food allergy blogger. What gives Sarah a unique perspective on food allergies is that she is a mother of 4 children, 3 of whom have life-threatening food allergies – more than 20 allergies amongst them. We had a chance to chat with Sarah, and she generously shared some wisdom with Spokin.  
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Daytona Hodson believes teens should use their voice. He’s taught us so much, from the inventive way he never loses his auto-injector to his unique approach to educating teachers. He takes every opportunity to bring food allergy awareness to the forefront, which has gained him numerous awards, including the upcoming Teen Achievement FARE Vision Award. He’s a Spokin teen ambassador who has been with us since launch day!

 
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Amelia Wissink

Amelia Wissink lives the typical busy teen life - school, activities and socializing. She also manages multiple food allergies including peanuts and several outside of the top 8 including sesame and avocado. At 16 years old, she represents the legion of children entering teenagehood, navigating life and acquiring skills needed to self-advocate (in general) and particularly with food allergies.

She's hopeful, driven and committed to opening her world as wide as possible and she will lead Spokin's National Teen Ambassador Program. Dream big, Amelia.

 
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Food Allergy Fund: Ilana Golant

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What started as a New Year’s resolution became a brand new organization— Food Allergy Fund—flipping food allergy fundraising on its head. Ilana Golant, food allergy mom and rock star lawyer turned media executive has spent a big chunk of her career sharing brand stories and building awareness campaigns for Fortune 100 companies. Now she wants to focus on food allergies and is kicking off an awareness campaign starting July 4th! Join in by sharing YOUR fun photos of people doing headstands (or handstands, somersaults, anything upside down) with #thisisnuts and @foodallergyfund and help raise awareness for food allergies. We are so lucky to have Ilana in our corner!

 
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