FARE is the largest US nonprofit organization dedicated to driving research and a cure for the more then 33 million people in the US with food allergies
BIG news!
@UberEats
appreciates FARE's perspective and is editing their Super Bowl ad to remove the peanut allergy reference. Huge win for the food allergy community and a step towards change. Thank you for using your voice!
#foodallergyawareness
#foodallergyadvocacy
BREAKING NEWS: The U.S. House of Representatives has just unanimously passed the FASTER Act (H.R. 2117)! This is huge for the food allergy community – and especially the more than 1.5M who are allergic to sesame. Now on to the Senate…
We're incredibly disappointed by
@UberEats
' use of life-threatening food allergies as humor in its Super Bowl ad. The suffering of 33M+ Americans with this condition is no joke. Life-threatening food allergy is a disease, not a diet. Enough is enough.
BREAKING NEWS: The U.S. Senate has just unanimously passed the FASTER Act (S. 3451)! Today’s bill would add sesame as the ninth major allergen and increase funding for food allergy research. Read more!
Teal is the new orange! Join us in kicking off this year’s Teal Pumpkin Project by watching and sharing our promo video and help make Halloween safer and happier for all kids!
#TealPumpkinProject
PLEASE BE ADVISED: Reviews of the movie Peter Rabbit as well as personal accounts from members of our community indicate there is a scene in the new family film released this weekend in which a character experiences a life-threatening reaction...
"SO YOU SEE INTOLERANCES AREN'T THE SAME AS FOOD ALLERGIES LIKE FOOD INTOLERANT PEOPLE CAN EAT ICE CREAM AND JUST GET THE POOPS BUT IF I HAVE DAIRY I WILL GO INTO ANAPHYLAXIS AND THAT’S SERIOUS, SO TELL YOUR MOM TO STOP TELLING ME ONE BITE WON’T..."
***BREAKING NEWS*** U.S. House of Reps. passes
#FASTER
Act to add
#sesame
as 9th top allergen! The bill now heads to
@POTUS
to be signed into law! Read more:
#FASTERact
FARE is calling on all US airlines to make passenger safety a priority by stocking epinephrine autoinjectors onboard every aircraft. Learn more about how FARE is working to keep the 32M Americans with life-threatening food allergies safe.
@WCBSTV
🚨 FDA Decision in 5 Days! 🚨
After 36 years of waiting, the FDA is about to decide on neffy® - a needle-free nasal epinephrine spray. Let's make our voices heard! Click below to tell the FDA we need neffy® now! 🗣️
#FoodAllergy
#FDAApproval
#neffy
A common misconception is that a person can have a mild
#foodallergy
. There are no mild to severe food allergies - only mild to severe reactions. What caused a mild reaction in the past may lead to a severe reaction in the future. Learn more:
A new bill in the Colorado legislature would limit what most residents pay out-of-pocket for EpiPens and similar products that treat severe allergic reactions. Read more here:
Massachusetts senators demand airlines carry EpiPens on planes! Immediate access to epinephrine ensures a swift response to allergic emergencies, preventing life-threatening situations like anaphylaxis.
Today is the day! We are looking forward to seeing photos! Be sure to tag
#TealPumpkinProject
and
@FoodAllergy
to continue to share the Teal Pumpkin Project with friends near and far!
In honor of
#FoodAllergyWeek
, join our
#ContainsCourage
Campaign to help us actualize a world where everyone living with food allergies feels empowered to live free from fear and labels. Show your support by watching and sharing our “We Contain Courage” video
JOIN our Contains: Courage™ Campaign - a transformative 5yr fundraising & awareness campaign supporting
#foodallergy
families, educating ALL communities, and actualizing a world where every kid feels supported and empowered. Learn more at
#ContainsCourage
Wishing everyone a HAPPY
#HALLOWEEN
– especially those who are supporting the
#TealPumpkinProject
and offering non-food treats. Please feel free to share your favorite moments and pictures with us using the
#TealPumpkinProject
hashtag!
@UberEats
@Uber
The continuing use of people with food allergies as a punchline is incredibly disappointing. Life-threatening food allergy is a disease, not a diet. Enough is enough.
Time to get ready for the
#tealpumpkinproject
! We're excited to join forces this year with
#foodallergy
organizations in support of this inclusive awareness initiative!
Thanks to the work of FARE and other advocates, every state in the U.S. has legislation in place allowing students, with appropriate consent, to carry their prescribed
#epinephrine
at school. Learn more:
We are excited to share that FARE has just launched a free online course to help school staff create a safer and more inclusive environment for students with food allergies. Learn more and take the training at .
"
#Foodallergy
is covered by the American Disabilities Act, so you are welcome to bring your own food to restaurants, amusement parks, etc. You may have to educate managers, but it's worth making sure your child is safe." - Paula Lancaster at
#FARESummit2019
There are 32M Americans living with potentially life-threatening
#foodallergies
. As an influential public figure & comedian,
@jimmyfallon
has a responsibility to do more than make jokes about this serious disease. Making fun of food allergies is no laughing matter.
🎉 HUGE win for Food Allergy Community in Illinois! 🎉
@GovPritzker
has just signed HB 3639 into law, capping the cost of epinephrine auto-injectors at $60. A huge step forward in ensuring affordability and accessibility for all! 🙌🏼🩹
The
@EmpireStateBldg
will shine teal THIS SUNDAY NIGHT, May 12, to kick off the first night of Food Allergy Awareness Week! We hope you can check out this iconic teal beacon & share your photos!
#EmpireStateBuilding
#FoodAllergyWeek
Approximately 1/3 of kids with food allergies report that they have been bullied because of their food allergy. Adults with food allergies also report being bullied. Be a part of the solution. Find out what you can do to stop food allergy bullying.
The
@US_FDA
has just approved Xolair as the FIRST and ONLY medicine for patients battling one or more food allergies!
It’s been proven that Xolair patients can tolerate small amounts of allergens like peanut, milk, egg, and cashew without triggering a reaction!
@genentech
Welcome to October! As you gather your teal paint, pumpkins, and non-food treats, here are a few other ways to prepare and make the most of the
#TealPumpkinProject
this year.
Did you hear the news? Yesterday the first-ever peanut allergy treatment was approved by the
@US_FDA
! This is an exciting step forward for the
#foodallergy
community.
BREAKING NEWS: The FASTER Act S. 3451 was just introduced on the
@SenateFloor
! This is a huge step forward for the 32 million Americans living with
#foodallergies
and the 1.5m allergic to sesame, the 9th top allergen. You can learn more here:
🎃 This is what the
#TealPumpkinProject
means to me & millions of other kids with
#foodallergies
& other conditions! Please help me create a happier, safer, & more inclusive Halloween for all kids! Learn more at
@FoodAllergy
Hey
@JimmyKimmel
, we can help clear up the confusion about the color teal! The official Pantone number is 320. Learn more about the
#TealPumpkinProject
& download resources at .
Kanokporn Tangsuan, a doctor at NYU Langone, lost her life due to an allergic reaction at Disney Springs, despite diligent inquiries about allergens. No one should lose their life due to an allergic reaction. Let's come together to spread awareness.
"I am no longer going to define myself by what I cannot do, but by what I CAN." JJ Vulopas of
@thelandofcan
inspires our teens to identify themselves by who they are and embrace who they can be, because "our allergies do not stop us from unleashing our potential"
#FARECon18
1 in 10 adults & 1 in 13 children have a food allergy.
Jason McCourty and his family know this well and explain when their daughter was diagnosed. We've partnered with
@foodallergy
to provide resources and solutions to welcome every fan into
@HardRockStadium
.
#LivingTeal
.
@Titans
player
@DennisKelly67
unboxed his cleats today for
#mycausemycleats
. Kelly’s daughter, Eden, shows courage in the face of
#foodallergies
each and every day. With these cleats, Kelly is raising awareness for Eden and 32 million Americans.
A huge thank you to everyone who attended
#FARECon18
and to all those who sent their support. We hope you had a great time and are leaving with new information AND new friends. See you all next year!
FASTER ACT PASSES IN SENATE!!
Just days after the bill was introduced in the Senate, the FASTER Act, S. 578 was passed by Unanimous Consent this evening by
@SenateFloor
! We are delighted (and humbled) by how quickly the Senate took up our bill. Now, it's on to the House!
"As the grandmother of a child with food allergies, it's unacceptable that there are no treatments. I'm proud to lead Congress' efforts to change this by introducing the FASTER Act, which will give us the necessary data to accelerate treatment research." - Rep.
@DorisMatsui
In an attempt to be funny, last night's
@nbcsnl
cold open made light of food allergies. But,
#foodallergies
are no laughing matter. In reality, they impact 32 million Americans, 5.6 million of whom are children, & every 3 mins. a food allergy reaction sends someone to the ER.
Researchers studying prevalence estimate there are now 32M Americans living with
#foodallergy
. Learn more about what’s behind the numbers on the FARE blog:
Feeling misled by "May Contain" labels? These unregulated warnings can suggest risks that don't even exist, putting millions of allergy sufferers in a state of fear and confusion. It's time for clear, regulated labels that truly protect our health!
In case you missed them, here's a quick look at the cleats worn by
@Titans
player
@DennisKelly67
today to support food allergies! They will be available for auction in the coming days as part of
#MyCauseMyCleats
.