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Greetings! There’s a lot happening at Allergy Advocates New York this fall—and we hope you’ll be a part of it! On Thursday, September 10th, we will be one of four finalists competing at ROC the Pitch, a business pitch competition hosted by RIT’s Center for Urban Entrepreneurship. We’ll have the opportunity to share our mission and compete for support. We’d love to have members of our community there cheering us on! Tickets are available now. Also in this issue, we’re introducing the seven remarkable advocates being honored at our 2026 Allergy Action Awards as we celebrate our 15th ann…

Preparations are underway for our upcoming Allergy Action Awards on Thursday, October 8th from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at The Strong in Rochester. (Register here to join us!) In addition to celebrating our 15th anniversary, we’re honoring seven incredible people who are making a difference for those living with life-threatening allergies. Through advocacy, education, leadership, and their own lived experiences, each has helped make our communities safer and more inclusive. We’re excited to introduce our 2026 honorees and share a little about the work behind their impact. Ruth T. Cornell Award…

This year's Allergy Action Awards will take place on Thursday, October 8th at 6:30 pm, at The Strong, the only collections-based museum in the world devoted solely to the history and exploration of play. Join us for an inspiring evening in Rochester as we honor seven remarkable advocates whose passion, expertise, and lived experience have led to meaningful advances in allergy safety from expanding public access to epinephrine and increasing awareness to strengthening food allergy labeling laws and building a stronger, more supportive allergy community. Guests at this family-friendly event w…

Greetings! Summer is a season of connection, adventure, and learning—and this issue reflects all three. First, we're excited to announce that this year's Allergy Action Awards will be held at 6:30 pm on October 8th at The Strong, the only collections-based museum in the world devoted solely to the history and exploration of play. We hope you'll save the date and join us in Rochester as we honor seven outstanding award recipients and celebrate our 15th anniversary of education, advocacy, and action. Also in this issue, see how Allergy Advocates New York is connecting with communities acros…

Traveling should be about making memories—not worrying about the next meal. But for families managing food allergies, vacations often come with an extra layer of planning that those without dietary restrictions never have to think about. This summer, Melissa Mueller-Douglas decided to change that. Instead of spending her trip researching restaurants and reading ingredient labels, she devoted a couple of hours before leaving to preparing meals for her family of four, including her two children with food allergies. "It was one of the best decisions I made for our trip," she said. "Instead of…

When Dr. Amanda Whitehouse's oldest son was diagnosed with severe food allergies as a toddler, she found herself searching for answers. As both a licensed psychologist and a parent navigating this new landscape, she wanted to understand every available option—but more than a decade ago, information about allergy immunotherapy was difficult to find and families often felt like they were navigating the journey alone. Today, Amanda hopes to make that journey a little easier for others. Her new book, Fear to Freedom: A Workbook for Navigating Allergy Immunotherapy, combines personal exper…