Mary Fran Wiley relates the first time a smooch alarm went off for her. From the incident she learned that a romantic evening can still be about the couple, not just food restrictions.
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Young Filmmaker Brings Food Allergies to the Big Screen
Determined to change the world for those of us with food allergies, teenage filmmaker Jack Yanover shares the story behind the making of That Bites! — his big screen, documentary on food allergies.
Gluten-Free Muse: Celiac Disease Feeds My Art, Advocacy and Cooking
I awoke with a smile as the delicious scent of waffles drifted into my bedroom. Racing to the kitchen, I… Read more »
The Allergic Girl Who Saved Her Own Birthday Party
When her 8th birthday party was cancelled due to a food allergy risks, Mirella dug deep, stayed positive, and celebrated in her own special way. Read her inspiring story here.
Little Brother’s Fearless Food Allergy Advocate
Our son has become an outstanding advocate for his allergic little brother, and himself.
Taking a Food-Allergic Child to a Baseball Park or Football Stadium
Not even multiple allergies could stop this family of avid sports fans from going out to cheer on their baseball and football teams.
When Culture Clashes With Food Allergies
My food allergies put me on a collision course with our big family and food-fueled traditions.
First Date: One Girl, One Guy and His Multiple Allergies
Dating with multiple allergies may seem impossible, but sometimes love does conquer all. Read this mom’s heartfelt story of how two childhood friends refused to let allergies get in the way of a fairytale evening out.
The Boy Behind Florida’s Food Allergy Bill
Cody Sklar helped to write a bill to make restaurants more food allergy-friendly before he was old enough to vote. Read about his inspirational story and journey to see the bill become law.
Airborne Anaphylaxis: My Son’s Fragrance Battle
Brandon Silk has an unusual and severe allergy to Axe Body Spray. But his mother, Rosa Silk isn’t even allowed to know which ingredient is triggering his anaphylaxis.