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FAI Northwest to hold 4th Annual Benefit Dinner on May 14

The 2010 benefit, honoring Mark Fuller of Spring Hill and others, will be held at Tom Douglas' Palace Ballroom.
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The University of Wisconsin Athletic Department, in partnership with the Food Allergy Association of Wisconsin, is hosting two "Allergy Friendly" games at the Kohl Center this winter.
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Mary Jane Marchisotto Named FAI Executive Director
We are pleased to announce that Mary Jane Marchisotto, an executive with extensive experience in the financial services industry, has joined FAI as executive director.
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FAI 's 11th Annual New York Spring Luncheon to be Held on April 21
Reserve now for this popular event, featuring M.C. Lori Stokes, WABC-TV news anchor, and a talk by Hugh Sampson, MD, noted food allergy expert.
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FAI Researchers Featured in Science News
Four FAI-sponsored investigators are interviewed in an article in the September 12th issue of Science News, which focuses on new research strategies for food allergy.
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Scientific Journals Publish Work of FAI-Funded Researchers
Two respected journals published the results of FAI researchers' studies--a survey of Americans' knowledge of food allergies and a project that focuses on a treatment that could prevent life-threatening allergic reactions.
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Illinois Food Allergy Bill Signed into Law
On August 13, Gov. Pat Quinn signed into law HB281, which requires all Illinois school districts to create guidelines for accommodating students with food allergies.
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FAI Researchers Explore New Therapies
Three FAI-sponsored projects could lead to immunotherapies that control symptoms--or even prevent the development of food allergies.
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New Bill Strengthens Connecticut School Guidelines
A new amendment vastly improves the guidelines for managing food allergies in Connecticut schools.
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New York City Basic Life Support Ambulances to Carry Epinephrine
Following an FAI campaign, a new policy established in April 2009 ensures that every ambulance in the city will carry the life-saving medication.
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FAI to Partner with NYC Department of Health on Educational Poster for Restaurants Citywide
In addition to collaborating on an educational poster for restaurant workers, FAI successfully advocated for legislation requiring that the poster be displayed in restaurants throughout the city.
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