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FACST Calendar of Events
More events to be added. This is a working calendar- All events subject to change- dates and times tentative. Please check emails and website updates for the most accurate information!!!!!
March 12th RELAUNCH Meeting @ TMC Lakewood 10am- Noon
April 9th Meeting @ TMC Lakewood 10am-Noon
Workshop- “Making a FA Notebook for Your Teacher”
May 1st Play Group 2:00 @ Brian C. Pottberg Memorial Park
8th -14th Food Allergy Awareness Week
14th Health Care Symposium TMC Lakewood Education Rm 9:30-Noon
15th Skype Meeting 9pm-11pm
June 5th Play Group 2:00
11th Meeting @ TMC Lakewood 10am-Noon
Workshop- “Baby Sitter Training”BYOB-Bring Your Own Babysitter"
July 3rd Play Group 2:00
NOTE DATE CHANGE!!! 23RD Food & Nutrition Symposium 9:30-Noon
NOTE DATE CHANGE!!! 24TH Skype Meeting 9pm-11pm
24th FACST Royals Game 1:10pm
August 7th Play Group 2:00
13th Meeting @ TMC Lakewood 10am-Noon
Workshop- “504’s & IHPs for Dummies"
September 4th Play Group 2:00
10th FAAN Walk
11th Skype Meeting 9pm-11pm
October 2nd Play Group 2:00
8th&9th Camp Out 10am-10am
November 6th Play Group 2:00
12th Parents Univerisity- see article above for details.
December 10th NO MEETING
11th CANCELLED Skype Meeting 9pm-11pm CANCELLED
January 7th No Meeting
8th Skype Meeting
February 4th Meeting @ TMC Lakewood
FACST at Parents University
Instead of our regular meeting for the month of November, I will be presenting along with AAFA of KC at Parents University. I will be bringing our message to parents who are looking for information. Here is the brochure and link to Lees Summit Cares find more information. Please join us.
Play Dates Cancelled
Due to lack of participation, FACST play dates will be cancelled for the remainder of the year.
Until there is an increase in interest, this event is cancelled. We welcome ideas, suggestions and volunteerism!!!
If you are interested in reviving the play dates, email no2nuts.kc@gmail.com.
Until there is an increase in interest, this event is cancelled. We welcome ideas, suggestions and volunteerism!!!
If you are interested in reviving the play dates, email no2nuts.kc@gmail.com.
News from the KC FAAN Walk Chair
We have set the date, time and place for the 2011 FAAN Walk!
Saturday, 9-10-11
Registration: 9:00am
Walk starts: 10:00am
2 Miles
The Pavilion at The Theatre in the Park
7710 Renner Road
Shawnee, KS 66219
Any questions, feel free to forward to my email. amy@netinn.com
Also: PLEASE forward any body that would like to help with this walk in any capacity! We’ll take ‘em!
Thanks so much,
Amy Gregory
Saturday, 9-10-11
Registration: 9:00am
Walk starts: 10:00am
2 Miles
The Pavilion at The Theatre in the Park
7710 Renner Road
Shawnee, KS 66219
Any questions, feel free to forward to my email. amy@netinn.com
Also: PLEASE forward any body that would like to help with this walk in any capacity! We’ll take ‘em!
Thanks so much,
Amy Gregory
Coming Soon- Food Allergy Family Fall Fun Camp Out!
Save the Date! Bring your tent and cooler because on Oct 8-9 we will be camping over night (you are welcome to join in and leave when you like) at the campgrounds Lake Jacomo. We will set up camp Sat morning at 10 am, go for a hike, have a scavenger hunt and eat a home sack lunch at the South Boat Dock. Enjoy fishing (remember your license if you're between16 & 65 ) and feeding the geese from the dock. The afternoon will be filled with outdoor games- badminton, croquet, Frisbee, horseshoes and whatever else you can bring. In the evening, we will have a bon fire to roast weenies. Bring whatever weenie (turkey, tofu, beef etc) is appropriate for your family! We will watch a kid's movie on a tent and then hit the sack! More info to come.
The cost is $16 per family for the campground reservation.
The cost is $16 per family for the campground reservation.
Please Join Us For a Play Date!!
NOTE NEW LOCATION! NOTE NEW LOCATION!
Calling all FACST members! Would you like to spend an afternoon enjoying the fresh air and sunshine with other food allergy families? Would your kids like to play, run and climb with other kids who face the same challenges?
Please join us the first Sunday of each month at 2pm for a park play date!
The play dates will be held at Waterfall Park in Independence located just behind Bass Pro Shop. This park's website states:
Waterfall Park
Located across the 18-acre lake from the Bass Pro Shops, the new 80-acre Waterfall Park boasts playground equipment, a shelter, restrooms and a walking trail. Park Amenities include:
Please note that the playground is a public place, so other families outside of FACST may be enjoying the outdoors as well. We cannot guarantee that those families will not have food with them. However, because this is not a drop off event, there will be many watchful eyes on all of the children.
Come, have fun, and socialize for an hour or two!
Please join us the first Sunday of each month at 2pm for a park play date!
The play dates will be held at Waterfall Park in Independence located just behind Bass Pro Shop. This park's website states:
Waterfall Park
Located across the 18-acre lake from the Bass Pro Shops, the new 80-acre Waterfall Park boasts playground equipment, a shelter, restrooms and a walking trail. Park Amenities include:
- 70-foot waterfall
- 18-acre lake
- 1/4 -mile loop trial
- Playground
- Restroom
- Picnic Grove in scenic natural habitat
- Fishing Pier
- Parking Lot
Please note that the playground is a public place, so other families outside of FACST may be enjoying the outdoors as well. We cannot guarantee that those families will not have food with them. However, because this is not a drop off event, there will be many watchful eyes on all of the children.
Come, have fun, and socialize for an hour or two!
New Play Date Location!!!
On June 5th, our first Play Date was a sizzler!!! Future Play Dates will be held at the SUPER SHADY Waterfall Park in Independence, located behind Bass Pro Shop. The next Play Date will be August 7th @ 2:00- look for the FACST sign -see Events page for directions and details.
AAFA of KC's 13th Aunnual SuperKids Asthma Camp 2010 click here to view brochure
Registration form available each Spring.
This camp is open to all children who have completed grades 1-6 in the 2009-2010 school year. All participants must have asthma/allergies. The camp is open to the first fifty children who register for each separate week. Others will be put on a waiting list. We will give preference to children who have not previously attended the camp. Scholarships are available. The camp typically takes place during the 2nd & 4th weeks of July.
Please contact the AAFAKC office for more information or if you are in need of financial assistance.
Please send the completed registration forms to:
AAFA, KC Chapter
400 E. Red Bridge Rd
Suite 214
Kansas City, MO 64131
This camp is open to all children who have completed grades 1-6 in the 2009-2010 school year. All participants must have asthma/allergies. The camp is open to the first fifty children who register for each separate week. Others will be put on a waiting list. We will give preference to children who have not previously attended the camp. Scholarships are available. The camp typically takes place during the 2nd & 4th weeks of July.
Please contact the AAFAKC office for more information or if you are in need of financial assistance.
Please send the completed registration forms to:
AAFA, KC Chapter
400 E. Red Bridge Rd
Suite 214
Kansas City, MO 64131
Sign Up Early for FACST's
Food & Nutrition Symposium!
Have you ever wondered how to make your dining experience safer? Want to know what precautions are taken in the school cafeteria? Curious about great places to get healthy and safe food that tastes great? Join us to get answers to your questions!
July 23 (note date change!!!) 10-12pm, at Truman Med. Center Lakewood, we will be hosting FACST's first Food and Nutrition Symposium!!! Come listen to our guest speakers from a variety of backgrounds share their expertise.
The presenters will be:
Kathy Stump- writer/restaurant reviewer
Angie Knight- Founder of the Marian Hope Center
Kevin Crawford- Kitchen Manager T-Rex Cafe
Lori Danella- Lees Summit R-7,Nutrition Services Coordinator
Bob Perkins- Owner Nature's Pantry
Sherry McGarrah- Owner of Kneaded Specialties
As Always, this is a free event but PLEASE register below.
Since this month we will be holding a special event, we will not be holding a regular meeting. We will have a SKYPE meeting the following evening at 9pm. Make sure you have a free Skype account and email me your Skype name to join the chat!!!
July 23 (note date change!!!) 10-12pm, at Truman Med. Center Lakewood, we will be hosting FACST's first Food and Nutrition Symposium!!! Come listen to our guest speakers from a variety of backgrounds share their expertise.
The presenters will be:
Kathy Stump- writer/restaurant reviewer
Angie Knight- Founder of the Marian Hope Center
Kevin Crawford- Kitchen Manager T-Rex Cafe
Lori Danella- Lees Summit R-7,Nutrition Services Coordinator
Bob Perkins- Owner Nature's Pantry
Sherry McGarrah- Owner of Kneaded Specialties
As Always, this is a free event but PLEASE register below.
Since this month we will be holding a special event, we will not be holding a regular meeting. We will have a SKYPE meeting the following evening at 9pm. Make sure you have a free Skype account and email me your Skype name to join the chat!!!
Join us for our First Annual Health Care Symposium!
To wrap up Food Allergy Awareness Week, FACST will be holding our first health Care Symposium. This free event will be held at Truman Medical Center Lakewood May 14 from 9:30-11:30 in the Education Room. Our theme is “What to Expect.” Be sure to register to be able to get a seat to hear our great speakers address the issue of “what to expect” when dealing with food allergy from a variety of perspectives.
Here's more info about our speakers:
Scheduled to Present
Board Certified Allergist Dr. Celina Bernabe, D.O.
Celina C. Bernabe, D.O. Dr. Bernabe is a graduate of the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a specialized four-year combined Internal Medicine and Pediatric post-graduate medical training residency and an additional two-year fellowship in Allergy and Clinical Immunology at the Kansas University Medical Center. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology at Kansas University Medical Center. Dr. Bernabe is certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology, the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics.
School nurse, Liberty Public School District 53, Missouri Kristin M. Redmond, RN, BSN
Kristin Redmond, RN, BSN is closing her 6th year of School Nursing with the Liberty Public School District. She received her BSN from DePauw University. And has 15 years of hospital and ambulatory care nursing experience. She has recently participated in the National School Board Association Food Allergies Webinar: Keeping Students Safe and ready to Learn.
Food allergies have affected my life because as a school nurse I have a role to advocate, protect, and educate students, staff, and parents in our school community. I have been motivated to learn more and to stay engaged in the current events and policies surrounding food allergies. Most importantly, within the building where I work, I have responsibilities to the students in my building to listen, guard, keep informed, and support in every way possible.
ER Nurse Verick Burchfield
Verick Burchfield is a Family Nurse Practitioner with 12 years of Emergency Room experience. He attended The University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he graduated in 1997 and received his nursing degree. He then completed his Master's Degree at Samford University in the year 2000. He and his wife Crystal are the parents of four and their youngest son has had a peanut allergy for just over a year. They have faced many of the same challenges that all parents with children affected by this allergy have. Verick is passionate about informing parents and others involved with persons with peanut allergies as to the risks of allergic reaction.
Life Flight Eagle Nurse, Joey Araiza, RN, BSN, CEN
Joey is originally from Wichita, KS, graduated from Oak Park HS 1995, and then from William Jewell College 2002, with a Bachelors of Science, Nursing.
She writes; "I have been a registered nurse for 9 years. I am an experienced critical care/emergency room nurse that currently practices flight nursing. My nursing career started as a nurse technician at The Children’s Mercy Hospital in 1998. I continued to work at CMH through nursing school and then transferred to North Kansas City Hospital and began working in critical care (telemetry/ICU). I continued critical care in an intensive care unit in Burbank, CA and later moved back to Missouri where I gained ER experience at Liberty Hospital. I was a charge nurse in the ER, and gained a vast amount of knowledge about numerous patient conditions (adult and child). I currently practice as a flight nurse at LifeFlight Eagle, which I thoroughly enjoy!
I have experienced many patients with allergic reactions and severe food allergies, children and adults. The severity does not change with age. It is more difficult to identify an allergen with a child, since it is usually their first encounter with an allergen. However, food allergies seem to be on the rise, and are becoming more identifiable. I have learned the most important piece is early recognition. Some symptoms are subtle, and some are not.
AAFA of KC Speaker Heather Duncan
Heather is a proud mommy of a 4 year old and a 20 month old. Her family has been finding their "new version of normal" and has just completed their third asthma season since her daughter's asthma diagnosis in 2008. She's lived through several emotional roller coaster rides from her daughter's hospitalization, frequent E.R. visits and feeling like the difficult parent at the doctor's office. Heather's goal is to help other families find their own "new normal" and to help them know where to go for more information if it ever becomes necessary to find it. In her spare time, Heather works full-time for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and volunteers with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America - Greater Kansas City Chapter as well as her church. She can be reached at heather.lynn.duncan@gmail.com.
This is a FREE event but registration is required.
Here's more info about our speakers:
Scheduled to Present
Board Certified Allergist Dr. Celina Bernabe, D.O.
Celina C. Bernabe, D.O. Dr. Bernabe is a graduate of the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a specialized four-year combined Internal Medicine and Pediatric post-graduate medical training residency and an additional two-year fellowship in Allergy and Clinical Immunology at the Kansas University Medical Center. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology at Kansas University Medical Center. Dr. Bernabe is certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology, the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics.
School nurse, Liberty Public School District 53, Missouri Kristin M. Redmond, RN, BSN
Kristin Redmond, RN, BSN is closing her 6th year of School Nursing with the Liberty Public School District. She received her BSN from DePauw University. And has 15 years of hospital and ambulatory care nursing experience. She has recently participated in the National School Board Association Food Allergies Webinar: Keeping Students Safe and ready to Learn.
Food allergies have affected my life because as a school nurse I have a role to advocate, protect, and educate students, staff, and parents in our school community. I have been motivated to learn more and to stay engaged in the current events and policies surrounding food allergies. Most importantly, within the building where I work, I have responsibilities to the students in my building to listen, guard, keep informed, and support in every way possible.
ER Nurse Verick Burchfield
Verick Burchfield is a Family Nurse Practitioner with 12 years of Emergency Room experience. He attended The University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he graduated in 1997 and received his nursing degree. He then completed his Master's Degree at Samford University in the year 2000. He and his wife Crystal are the parents of four and their youngest son has had a peanut allergy for just over a year. They have faced many of the same challenges that all parents with children affected by this allergy have. Verick is passionate about informing parents and others involved with persons with peanut allergies as to the risks of allergic reaction.
Life Flight Eagle Nurse, Joey Araiza, RN, BSN, CEN
Joey is originally from Wichita, KS, graduated from Oak Park HS 1995, and then from William Jewell College 2002, with a Bachelors of Science, Nursing.
She writes; "I have been a registered nurse for 9 years. I am an experienced critical care/emergency room nurse that currently practices flight nursing. My nursing career started as a nurse technician at The Children’s Mercy Hospital in 1998. I continued to work at CMH through nursing school and then transferred to North Kansas City Hospital and began working in critical care (telemetry/ICU). I continued critical care in an intensive care unit in Burbank, CA and later moved back to Missouri where I gained ER experience at Liberty Hospital. I was a charge nurse in the ER, and gained a vast amount of knowledge about numerous patient conditions (adult and child). I currently practice as a flight nurse at LifeFlight Eagle, which I thoroughly enjoy!
I have experienced many patients with allergic reactions and severe food allergies, children and adults. The severity does not change with age. It is more difficult to identify an allergen with a child, since it is usually their first encounter with an allergen. However, food allergies seem to be on the rise, and are becoming more identifiable. I have learned the most important piece is early recognition. Some symptoms are subtle, and some are not.
AAFA of KC Speaker Heather Duncan
Heather is a proud mommy of a 4 year old and a 20 month old. Her family has been finding their "new version of normal" and has just completed their third asthma season since her daughter's asthma diagnosis in 2008. She's lived through several emotional roller coaster rides from her daughter's hospitalization, frequent E.R. visits and feeling like the difficult parent at the doctor's office. Heather's goal is to help other families find their own "new normal" and to help them know where to go for more information if it ever becomes necessary to find it. In her spare time, Heather works full-time for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and volunteers with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America - Greater Kansas City Chapter as well as her church. She can be reached at heather.lynn.duncan@gmail.com.
This is a FREE event but registration is required.
To wrap up Food Allergy Awareness Week, FACST will be holding our first health Care Symposium. This free event will be held at Truman Medical Center Lakewood May 14 from 9:30-11:30 in the Education Room. Our theme is “What to Expect.” Be sure to register to be able to get a seat to hear our great speakers address the issue of “what to expect” when dealing with food allergy from a variety of perspectives.
Here's more info about our speakers:
Scheduled to Present
Board Certified Allergist Dr. Celina Bernabe, D.O.
Celina C. Bernabe, D.O. Dr. Bernabe is a graduate of the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a specialized four-year combined Internal Medicine and Pediatric post-graduate medical training residency and an additional two-year fellowship in Allergy and Clinical Immunology at the Kansas University Medical Center. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology at Kansas University Medical Center. Dr. Bernabe is certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology, the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics.
School nurse, Liberty Public School District 53, Missouri Kristin M. Redmond, RN, BSN
Kristin Redmond, RN, BSN is closing her 6th year of School Nursing with the Liberty Public School District. She received her BSN from DePauw University. And has 15 years of hospital and ambulatory care nursing experience. She has recently participated in the National School Board Association Food Allergies Webinar: Keeping Students Safe and ready to Learn.
Food allergies have affected my life because as a school nurse I have a role to advocate, protect, and educate students, staff, and parents in our school community. I have been motivated to learn more and to stay engaged in the current events and policies surrounding food allergies. Most importantly, within the building where I work, I have responsibilities to the students in my building to listen, guard, keep informed, and support in every way possible.
ER Nurse Verick Burchfield
Verick Burchfield is a Family Nurse Practitioner with 12 years of Emergency Room experience. He attended The University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he graduated in 1997 and received his nursing degree. He then completed his Master's Degree at Samford University in the year 2000. He and his wife Crystal are the parents of four and their youngest son has had a peanut allergy for just over a year. They have faced many of the same challenges that all parents with children affected by this allergy have. Verick is passionate about informing parents and others involved with persons with peanut allergies as to the risks of allergic reaction.
Life Flight Eagle Nurse, Joey Araiza, RN, BSN, CEN
Joey is originally from Wichita, KS, graduated from Oak Park HS 1995, and then from William Jewell College 2002, with a Bachelors of Science, Nursing.
She writes; "I have been a registered nurse for 9 years. I am an experienced critical care/emergency room nurse that currently practices flight nursing. My nursing career started as a nurse technician at The Children’s Mercy Hospital in 1998. I continued to work at CMH through nursing school and then transferred to North Kansas City Hospital and began working in critical care (telemetry/ICU). I continued critical care in an intensive care unit in Burbank, CA and later moved back to Missouri where I gained ER experience at Liberty Hospital. I was a charge nurse in the ER, and gained a vast amount of knowledge about numerous patient conditions (adult and child). I currently practice as a flight nurse at LifeFlight Eagle, which I thoroughly enjoy!
I have experienced many patients with allergic reactions and severe food allergies, children and adults. The severity does not change with age. It is more difficult to identify an allergen with a child, since it is usually their first encounter with an allergen. However, food allergies seem to be on the rise, and are becoming more identifiable. I have learned the most important piece is early recognition. Some symptoms are subtle, and some are not.
AAFA of KC Speaker Heather Duncan
Heather is a proud mommy of a 4 year old and a 20 month old. Her family has been finding their "new version of normal" and has just completed their third asthma season since her daughter's asthma diagnosis in 2008. She's lived through several emotional roller coaster rides from her daughter's hospitalization, frequent E.R. visits and feeling like the difficult parent at the doctor's office. Heather's goal is to help other families find their own "new normal" and to help them know where to go for more information if it ever becomes necessary to find it. In her spare time, Heather works full-time for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and volunteers with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America - Greater Kansas City Chapter as well as her church. She can be reached at heather.lynn.duncan@gmail.com.
Here's more info about our speakers:
Scheduled to Present
Board Certified Allergist Dr. Celina Bernabe, D.O.
Celina C. Bernabe, D.O. Dr. Bernabe is a graduate of the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed a specialized four-year combined Internal Medicine and Pediatric post-graduate medical training residency and an additional two-year fellowship in Allergy and Clinical Immunology at the Kansas University Medical Center. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Allergy and Clinical Immunology at Kansas University Medical Center. Dr. Bernabe is certified by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology, the American Board of Internal Medicine and the American Board of Pediatrics.
School nurse, Liberty Public School District 53, Missouri Kristin M. Redmond, RN, BSN
Kristin Redmond, RN, BSN is closing her 6th year of School Nursing with the Liberty Public School District. She received her BSN from DePauw University. And has 15 years of hospital and ambulatory care nursing experience. She has recently participated in the National School Board Association Food Allergies Webinar: Keeping Students Safe and ready to Learn.
Food allergies have affected my life because as a school nurse I have a role to advocate, protect, and educate students, staff, and parents in our school community. I have been motivated to learn more and to stay engaged in the current events and policies surrounding food allergies. Most importantly, within the building where I work, I have responsibilities to the students in my building to listen, guard, keep informed, and support in every way possible.
ER Nurse Verick Burchfield
Verick Burchfield is a Family Nurse Practitioner with 12 years of Emergency Room experience. He attended The University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he graduated in 1997 and received his nursing degree. He then completed his Master's Degree at Samford University in the year 2000. He and his wife Crystal are the parents of four and their youngest son has had a peanut allergy for just over a year. They have faced many of the same challenges that all parents with children affected by this allergy have. Verick is passionate about informing parents and others involved with persons with peanut allergies as to the risks of allergic reaction.
Life Flight Eagle Nurse, Joey Araiza, RN, BSN, CEN
Joey is originally from Wichita, KS, graduated from Oak Park HS 1995, and then from William Jewell College 2002, with a Bachelors of Science, Nursing.
She writes; "I have been a registered nurse for 9 years. I am an experienced critical care/emergency room nurse that currently practices flight nursing. My nursing career started as a nurse technician at The Children’s Mercy Hospital in 1998. I continued to work at CMH through nursing school and then transferred to North Kansas City Hospital and began working in critical care (telemetry/ICU). I continued critical care in an intensive care unit in Burbank, CA and later moved back to Missouri where I gained ER experience at Liberty Hospital. I was a charge nurse in the ER, and gained a vast amount of knowledge about numerous patient conditions (adult and child). I currently practice as a flight nurse at LifeFlight Eagle, which I thoroughly enjoy!
I have experienced many patients with allergic reactions and severe food allergies, children and adults. The severity does not change with age. It is more difficult to identify an allergen with a child, since it is usually their first encounter with an allergen. However, food allergies seem to be on the rise, and are becoming more identifiable. I have learned the most important piece is early recognition. Some symptoms are subtle, and some are not.
AAFA of KC Speaker Heather Duncan
Heather is a proud mommy of a 4 year old and a 20 month old. Her family has been finding their "new version of normal" and has just completed their third asthma season since her daughter's asthma diagnosis in 2008. She's lived through several emotional roller coaster rides from her daughter's hospitalization, frequent E.R. visits and feeling like the difficult parent at the doctor's office. Heather's goal is to help other families find their own "new normal" and to help them know where to go for more information if it ever becomes necessary to find it. In her spare time, Heather works full-time for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and volunteers with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America - Greater Kansas City Chapter as well as her church. She can be reached at heather.lynn.duncan@gmail.com.
- This is a FREE event but registration is required.
Please Join Us For a Playdate!!!
Calling all FACST members! Would you like to spend an afternoon enjoying the fresh air and sunshine with other food allergy families? Would your kids like to play, run and climb with other kids who face the same challenges?
Please join us the first Sunday of each month at 2pm for a park playdate! The first playdate will be May 1st, at Brian C. Pottberg Memorial Park playground in Fleming Park. From 470, take exit 11 and follow Bowlin Road East into Fleming Park. Make the first possible left onto Campground Road. The playground will be on your left. There is equipment available for older and younger children and a gazebo and park benches for adults.
Please note that the playground is a public place, so other families outside of FACST may be enjoying the outdoors as well. We cannot guarantee that those families will not have food with them. However, because this is not a drop off event, there will be many watchful eyes on all of the children.
Come, have fun, and socialize for an hour or two!
Please join us the first Sunday of each month at 2pm for a park playdate! The first playdate will be May 1st, at Brian C. Pottberg Memorial Park playground in Fleming Park. From 470, take exit 11 and follow Bowlin Road East into Fleming Park. Make the first possible left onto Campground Road. The playground will be on your left. There is equipment available for older and younger children and a gazebo and park benches for adults.
Please note that the playground is a public place, so other families outside of FACST may be enjoying the outdoors as well. We cannot guarantee that those families will not have food with them. However, because this is not a drop off event, there will be many watchful eyes on all of the children.
Come, have fun, and socialize for an hour or two!
Need Money For College?
Have asthma and allergies? Need money for college?
Hello AAFA-KC Friends!
The Greater Kansas City Chapter of the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America’s Berri Mitchell Memorial College Scholarship application is now available online. These scholarships are given to high school seniors who are residents of Kansas or Western Missouri, have a history of asthma and/or allergies, have succeeded academically, and have shown an interest in their school and community. Each scholarship will be in the amount of $2,000.00 and will be sent to the college or university of their choice to help defray the cost of their education.
to find out more go to http://aafakc.org
The Greater Kansas City Chapter of the Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America’s Berri Mitchell Memorial College Scholarship application is now available online. These scholarships are given to high school seniors who are residents of Kansas or Western Missouri, have a history of asthma and/or allergies, have succeeded academically, and have shown an interest in their school and community. Each scholarship will be in the amount of $2,000.00 and will be sent to the college or university of their choice to help defray the cost of their education.
to find out more go to http://aafakc.org
Vote for FAAN at the Pepsi Refresh Grant Contest!
FAAN is in the running for the Pepsi Refresh Grant to fund research to find a cure for food allergies. Please take a moment to vote for this worthy cause!
Click Here To Vote!!!
Also, Don't for get about Camp TAG! Although they did not win last month's contest, they are still in the running!
Click Here to Vote!!!
The KC Chapter of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America Holds it's 16th Annual Family Asthma and Allergy Education Day
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD AAFAKC 2011 BROCHURE!
Family Asthma and Allergy Education Day is an interactive opportunity for families and individuals to learn about asthma and allergies and how to control its affects on their lives. Each adult will choose from a variety of class topics to attend. Separate classes will be held for preschool and grades 1-6 which teach children the fundamentals of asthma and allergy treatment, while having fun. All classes are led by area healthcare professionals.
Our 16th Annual Family Asthma and Allergy Education Day will be Saturday March 5, 2011. Please contact the AAFAKC office with any questions or if you would like to register.
Family Asthma and Allergy Education Day is an interactive opportunity for families and individuals to learn about asthma and allergies and how to control its affects on their lives. Each adult will choose from a variety of class topics to attend. Separate classes will be held for preschool and grades 1-6 which teach children the fundamentals of asthma and allergy treatment, while having fun. All classes are led by area healthcare professionals.
Our 16th Annual Family Asthma and Allergy Education Day will be Saturday March 5, 2011. Please contact the AAFAKC office with any questions or if you would like to register.
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Greater Kansas City Chapter Presents-
Wine Tasting
Saturday,
January 8, 2011
6:00 p.m.
Ring in the New Year with AAFA-KC!
Join us at the home of Dr. Jeff & Katie Wald
13915 Mohawk Road
Leawood, KS 66224
$30 per person with RSVP before January 4th
$40 per person at the door
Click Here For Invitation!
Check out some pics from our Night in Monte Carlo Fundraiser!
Mission: The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Greater Kansas City Chapter is committed to enhancing and saving the lives of asthma and allergy sufferers through support, advocacy, education, research and access to treatment.
Toll Free: (888) 842-8252 •
Phone: (816) 333-6608 •
Fax: (816) 333-6684 • Web: www.aafakc.org
Saturday,
January 8, 2011
6:00 p.m.
Ring in the New Year with AAFA-KC!
Join us at the home of Dr. Jeff & Katie Wald
13915 Mohawk Road
Leawood, KS 66224
$30 per person with RSVP before January 4th
$40 per person at the door
Click Here For Invitation!
Check out some pics from our Night in Monte Carlo Fundraiser!
Mission: The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, Greater Kansas City Chapter is committed to enhancing and saving the lives of asthma and allergy sufferers through support, advocacy, education, research and access to treatment.
Toll Free: (888) 842-8252 •
Phone: (816) 333-6608 •
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Here are some ways that you can help others and get involved
From FACST member Casey Burkitt
Help Casey by filling out the following survey. He is an industrial engineering student working on the redesign of Epi pens for his senior project at the University of Kansas.
http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22B6S69GQ4A
From our friends at POCSH in Indiana
Our family is asking for you to help spread the word of our petition in honor
of our allergic son. We are members of POCHA, a local food allergy support
group in Indiana, and members of FAAN. We have 2 boys with severe food
allergies. We have written an online petition that we are going to send to the
Archbishop of Indianapolis requesting a change or amendment to Canon Law that
requires the communion host be made of "wheat or water". I am hoping by
reaching out to support groups, we can build strength by numbers. Please read
or petition and pass it onto your members of your group. We know changing
Canon Law will not be easy, but at least we can get the word out and get people
talking about this. Thanks for helping! Melissa Knapp
www.petitiononline.com/cathcomm/petition.html
Here are some ways that you can help others and get involved
From FACST member Casey Burkitt
Help Casey by filling out the following survey. He is an industrial engineering student working on the redesign of Epi pens for his senior project at the University of Kansas.
http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22B6S69GQ4A
From our friends at POCSH in Indiana
Our family is asking for you to help spread the word of our petition in honor
of our allergic son. We are members of POCHA, a local food allergy support
group in Indiana, and members of FAAN. We have 2 boys with severe food
allergies. We have written an online petition that we are going to send to the
Archbishop of Indianapolis requesting a change or amendment to Canon Law that
requires the communion host be made of "wheat or water". I am hoping by
reaching out to support groups, we can build strength by numbers. Please read
or petition and pass it onto your members of your group. We know changing
Canon Law will not be easy, but at least we can get the word out and get people
talking about this. Thanks for helping! Melissa Knapp
www.petitiononline.com/cathcomm/petition.html
FAAN'sTeen Summit
FAAN’s Fifth Annual Teen Summit, held in Baltimore, MD on October 22-24, was a huge success! Teens from 17 states came together and met other teens just like them. There were presentation topics ranging from school and bullying to traveling and dating. The teens and their parents had an opportunity to speak with an allergist, an adolescent psychiatrist, and even the hotel’s executive chef. More than anything, everyone loved seeing old friends, making new ones, and connecting with those who just “get it.” Pictures from the event can be found on our Flickr page.
FAAN’s Fifth Annual Teen Summit, held in Baltimore, MD on October 22-24, was a huge success! Teens from 17 states came together and met other teens just like them. There were presentation topics ranging from school and bullying to traveling and dating. The teens and their parents had an opportunity to speak with an allergist, an adolescent psychiatrist, and even the hotel’s executive chef. More than anything, everyone loved seeing old friends, making new ones, and connecting with those who just “get it.” Pictures from the event can be found on our Flickr page.
September Events
The 2010 FAAN Walk
FAAN's 2010 KC walk was a big hit!!!
Congratulations to Amy and Brian Gregory and their wonderful committee, Amy King, Catherine Stewart and Erin Hilton, for bringing a successful and fun FAAN Walk to KC!
Around 200 walkers at the Mid America Sports Complex in Shawnee, KS raised over $18,000 (and counting!) for the Food Allergy and Anaphlaxis Network! There were free goodies available from DEY, Divies, Dr. Lucy, and Enjoy Life. The kids had a blast jumping in the bounce house, visiting the bubble booth, making crafts and getting temporary tattoos. There were tables for each of the KC support groups- Food Allergy Connection, and Northland Peanut Allergy Support and of course, FACST of KC- Food Allergy:Connect, Support, Thrive of KC.
I am especially proud of our team who exceeded our $500 goal and raised $800!!!!! Thanks to the Dawson Family, the Owen Family, the Roe Family and Casey Burkitt for walking with the FACST team!!
A big thank you goes out to the Gregory Family, the volunteers, vendors and walkers who made the 2010 FAAN Walk a success! We will let you know about the 2011 walk as details become available- planning is underway!
Congratulations to Amy and Brian Gregory and their wonderful committee, Amy King, Catherine Stewart and Erin Hilton, for bringing a successful and fun FAAN Walk to KC!
Around 200 walkers at the Mid America Sports Complex in Shawnee, KS raised over $18,000 (and counting!) for the Food Allergy and Anaphlaxis Network! There were free goodies available from DEY, Divies, Dr. Lucy, and Enjoy Life. The kids had a blast jumping in the bounce house, visiting the bubble booth, making crafts and getting temporary tattoos. There were tables for each of the KC support groups- Food Allergy Connection, and Northland Peanut Allergy Support and of course, FACST of KC- Food Allergy:Connect, Support, Thrive of KC.
I am especially proud of our team who exceeded our $500 goal and raised $800!!!!! Thanks to the Dawson Family, the Owen Family, the Roe Family and Casey Burkitt for walking with the FACST team!!
A big thank you goes out to the Gregory Family, the volunteers, vendors and walkers who made the 2010 FAAN Walk a success! We will let you know about the 2011 walk as details become available- planning is underway!
FAAN Walk
The Food Allergy and Ahaphylaxis Network (FAAN) has returned to KC for their national fundraiser!!
The FAAN Walk for Food Allergy- Moving Toward a Cure is a 2 mile walk taking place September 25th at Mid-America Sports Complex, Baseball Fields Parking Lot, 20000 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66218. For driving directions see map below. Check in is at 9am, walk begins at 10am.
For general information about the walk click here.
BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!
Here's the best part.....You, yes, you can be a part!!! We have formed a team and you can join! Go to our team page and you can sign up to be a walker or even a virtual walker. You can donate and support the team or specific walkers. You can buy a Walk Bib or an Honor Sign to be personalized for the allergy sufferer for whom you walk. Walkers can make a personal page where you can add a photo, track your goal and honor donors! It's a fun way to share with friends and family!
Click Here to Be a part of the FACST Team
There Are Even More Ways You Can Help!
Amy Gregory and her husband are chairing the KC FAAN walk and they are looking for volunteers- in any capacity!
To pitch in, contact Amy Gregory-
Cell: 913-709-0494 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 913-709-0494 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Home: 913-764-9821 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 913-764-9821 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
AUGUST UPDATE
Eleanor Garrow, FAAN's Vice President of Education and Outreach will be attending the KC FAAN walk and has requested volunteers to man FAAN's new Education Table. If interested, click here contact us!
The FAAN Walk for Food Allergy- Moving Toward a Cure is a 2 mile walk taking place September 25th at Mid-America Sports Complex, Baseball Fields Parking Lot, 20000 Johnson Drive, Shawnee, KS 66218. For driving directions see map below. Check in is at 9am, walk begins at 10am.
For general information about the walk click here.
BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!
Here's the best part.....You, yes, you can be a part!!! We have formed a team and you can join! Go to our team page and you can sign up to be a walker or even a virtual walker. You can donate and support the team or specific walkers. You can buy a Walk Bib or an Honor Sign to be personalized for the allergy sufferer for whom you walk. Walkers can make a personal page where you can add a photo, track your goal and honor donors! It's a fun way to share with friends and family!
Click Here to Be a part of the FACST Team
There Are Even More Ways You Can Help!
Amy Gregory and her husband are chairing the KC FAAN walk and they are looking for volunteers- in any capacity!
To pitch in, contact Amy Gregory-
Cell: 913-709-0494 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 913-709-0494 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Home: 913-764-9821 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 913-764-9821 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
AUGUST UPDATE
Eleanor Garrow, FAAN's Vice President of Education and Outreach will be attending the KC FAAN walk and has requested volunteers to man FAAN's new Education Table. If interested, click here contact us!
