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Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
National. 100+ affiliated groups and 9 chapters. Founded 1953. Serves persons with asthma and allergic diseases through the support of research, patient and public education. Newsletter and support/education groups. Assistance in starting and maintaining groups. Books, videos and other educational resources. Write: Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America 8201 Corporate Dr., Suite 1000 Landover, MD 20785 Voice: 1-800-727-8462 (Mon.-Fri., 10am-3pm EST) Website: http://www.aafa.org E-mail: info@aafa.org Verified: 1/27/2011
Kids with Food Allergies
National. Organization dedicated to fostering optimal health, nutrition and well-being of children with food allergies by providing a caring support community and education for their families and caregivers. Opportunity for parents to connect with one another for food allergy management strategies, to share personal experiences and to connect with one another for emotional support. Newsletter, recipes, resources, support forums and allergy alerts. Write: Kids with Food Allergies 73 Old Dublin Pike, Suite 10, #163 Doylestown, PA 18901 Voice: 215-230-5394 Fax: 215-340-7674 Website: http://www.kidswithfoodallergies.org Verified: 3/29/2011
FAAN (Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network)
National network. 30 groups. Founded 1991. Mission is to increase public awareness about food allergies and anaphylaxis, a severe life-threatening reaction that can result in hives, swelling, unconsciousness and possibly death. Provides advocacy and education, advance research on behalf of all those affected by food allergies and anaphylaxis. Information and referrals, conferences, literature, phone support, teen and children support, booklets, newsletters and educational videos. Guidelines available for starting similar groups. Write: FAAN 11781 Lee Jackson Highway, Suite 160 Fairfax, VA 22033 Voice: 1-800-929-4040 or 703-691-3179 (Mon.-Thurs., 9am-5:30pm; Fri., 9am-noon EST) Fax: 703-690-6598 Website: http://www.foodallergy.org/page/support-groups-lookup or http://www.faanteen.org (teens) or http://www.faankids.org (kids) E-mail: faan@foodallergy.org Verified: 2/9/2011
Terrific Kids WFA
Online. 701 members. Founded 2002. Support for parents, family and friends of children that have food allergies or food sensitivities. Share stories, recipes, advice and alerts of certain foods that might have hidden ingredients in them. Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/terrifickidswfa E-mail: TerrificKidsWFA-owner@yahoogroups.com Verified: 1/7/2011
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