Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Connection Team

Teen conference: the teen conference is all about teens and college students, their siblings, and their parents. The weekend offers an informative program full of fun activities. Teens will learn about managing their Food allergies and, more importantly, spend time with peers who have Food allergies (and siblings who do not). Siblings are also affected when a family member has Food allergies. Our teen conference is a safe place for them to discuss their concerns with a group who not only understands but can share their own experiences, advice, and solutions.

Support group leadership summits: faact support group leadership summits are full-day events presenting unique opportunities for faact-recognized support group leaders to connect with both new and experienced support group leaders while further developing the leadership and organizational skills needed to run a successful support group. Through the workshops, lectures, networking, and activities provided during the summit, leaders will not only leave with the tools required to improve their support groups, they will also advance outreach efforts for local and state advocacy initiatives, media training, as well as form relationships with other leaders from across the nation.

Camp tag (the Allergy gang): camp tag provides a safe place for children with Food allergies and eosinophilic disorders and their siblings to have fun - with no worries about allergic reactions - and meet other children who share similar experiences. It is a bonding and empowering week for all campers, including parents. Camp tag is 95% fun and 5% educational, with age-appropriate activities and games each day on Food allergies, Anaphylaxis, nutrition, the emotional impact of living with Food allergies (for children with Food allergies and their families), and how to stay safe at school and at home. The curriculum was designed and reviewed by faact's medical advisory board.