Allergy Awareness Week

May 11th - May 17th is a Food Allergy Awareness Week. I would like to thank my family and friends for supporting me when my allergies make my life stressful or chaotic. I would also like to thank these people for staying by my side even if it means they miss out on fun opportunities sometimes.

Unfortunately, many of us have a story about a person having an anaphylactic reaction because they were not aware a food contained an allergen. Even worse, some of us have lost someone because of an allergic reaction. Even though it can be hard, it is important to share stories of how allergies have impacted you or someone you love. The best way to prevent future occurrences for others is to share.