- WGN RADIO AM 720 will air a three day Food Allergy Series on Wed. April 30, Thursday May 1, and Friday May 2 at 7:00am, 5:00pm and 11:00pm. Children Memorial’s Dr. Jacqueline Pongracic, Dave, Denise, Bryan and Daniel Bunning as well as many others were interviewed for this piece. We hope many have the chance to listen.
- Illinois House Bill 5338: We are hopeful that the House Bill for Illinois Schools will be on to the Senate no later than May 9th. We will of course keep you updated as well.
- FAAN CHICAGO CONFERENCE: Saturday, May 10th is the FAAN Conference. Many of us go and sit together. If you haven’t gone before, it’s well worth it. To register go to www.foodallergy.org
- FOOD ALLERGY AWARENESS WEEK: May 11-18. Do something to educate and advocate! Have you set up your 504 or Health Care Plan for next year?
- MAY 5/12 MOCHA MEETING: We are so pleased to let you know that we are having Judith Levitt, US Dept of Ed, Office for Civil Rights (Chicago) at our next MOCHA meeting. Judith spoke to our group quite a while ago and is still one of our most memorable speakers! Judith’s office is where you would file a complaint if you felt your child’s civil rights were being violated in school. She has a terrific message for us on what our children’s rights are, how the process works, tips on dealing with the schools….and is open to taking some of our questions. However, please bring your more general questions that will pertain to the entire group. She will have contact information for questions of a more specific nature that you can discuss with her outside our meeting forum. Please join us in Meeting Room 2 in the Basement on Monday, May 12, 7-9 pm at Highland Park Hospital for a very informational and educational evening. Remember that this is the last MOCHA meeting for the season, as we break for the summer.
- CHILDREN’S MEMORIAL FOOD ALLERGY STUDY: Thank you to all the families who have participated. If you haven’t PLEASE take the time to do so. Two locations are available…your family can help research! Go to the www.foodallergyproject.org website to sign up. YES your family matters! We need everyone to do this!
- Chicago will host on June 6-8 the first ever THRIVE EXPO. Go to www.thriveallergyexpo.com
- 2008 FAAN CHICAGO WALK: Walk for Food Allergy 2008 - Chicago, Illinois - Saturday September 27, 2008 The Chicago Walk for Food Allergy is underway for 2008. We are looking for committee members for Logistics, Sponsorship, Publicity, and Walker Recruitment, and we are looking for Volunteers on Walk Day. Please email Eleanor Garrow-Majka through our Contact Us page and let her know of your interest. The event is a 3 mile walk through the Lincoln Park Community along Lake Michigan to raise money for education, research, advocacy, and to increase awareness. On the National Level, Chicago was ranked 5th for donations out of approximately 21 walk sites. 2008 Walk Co-Chairs are Eleanor Garrow-Majka, Founder of POCHA of Will County and Berenice Lagrimas
- FOOD ALLERGY INITIATIVE CHICAGO: We’re thrilled to announce that the Food Allergy Initiative (FAI) Chicago will hold its 1st Annual Benefit on Saturday, November 1, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. at the Chicago Illuminating Company. The cocktail party will feature drinks, heavy appetizers, live & silent auctions and a raffle with tons of amazing prizes! Honorees are Denise and Dave Bunning as well as Dominique Tougne, Executive Chef of Bistro 110. To become an event sponsor, donate items to the live/silent auctions, join the FAI Chicago mailing list, or volunteer at the event, please email: faichicago@faiusa.org. To donate to FAI Chicago or for more information, please see The Food Allergy Initiative.
- SUMMER SAFE BASEBALL: Kane County Cougars is one of the most popular minor league baseball teams in the country. Contact Erin Wiencek, at (630) 232-8811, Assistant Director of Ticket Operations with Kane County Cougars to get tickets for Peanut Free Night at the ballpark, scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, that includes a post-game fireworks show and the opportunity for fans to run the bases after the game.
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