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Food Allergy Awareness Week 2011
Food Allergy Kids of Atlanta organized a group photo with Georgia Governor Nathan Deal & 25 of our local food allergic children at the GA State Capitol on May 2, 2011, to witness Governor Deal signing a proclamation declaring Food Allergy Awareness Week in GA, May 8th - May 14th, 2011.
Attendees included 24 local food allergic children, Luke Pilgrim, Musician & FAAN Ambassador, & Karen Demuth, M.D., Pediatric Allergist/Immunology Specialist, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Emory University & FA Kids of Atlanta medical advisor.
Children were able to:
- Speak personally with the Governor
-View the proclamation
-Be involved with food allergy advocacy efforts in their state
- Meet other children advocates
- AND each child & family member received a teal awareness bracelet upon arrival
Many thanks to Governor Deal & his wonderful staff, FA Kids of Atlanta members, Luke Pilgrim & Dr. Karen Demuth, & FAAN for creating food allergy awareness week!
Attendees included 24 local food allergic children, Luke Pilgrim, Musician & FAAN Ambassador, & Karen Demuth, M.D., Pediatric Allergist/Immunology Specialist, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Emory University & FA Kids of Atlanta medical advisor.
Children were able to:
- Speak personally with the Governor
-View the proclamation
-Be involved with food allergy advocacy efforts in their state
- Meet other children advocates
- AND each child & family member received a teal awareness bracelet upon arrival
Many thanks to Governor Deal & his wonderful staff, FA Kids of Atlanta members, Luke Pilgrim & Dr. Karen Demuth, & FAAN for creating food allergy awareness week!
Thank you to Kicks 101.5 FM Radio and The Golden Oldies 106.7 for inviting our organization in for radio interviews to discuss the importance of food allergy management & the seriousness in food allergy reactions!
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