Discover our 2025 back-to-school campaign and check out our resources and tips for navigating the new school year. Learn about our “All About Food Allergy” student program, and don’t miss the chance to register for our upcoming webinar on anaphylaxis and the upcoming Fall session of Allergy Pals/Allies for 7-15-year-olds. Get inspired to take action with Cathy Gallagher and learn about her fundraiser. We’re hiring! Check out the job posting for a Development Coordinator. Plus, take a look at our helpful tips for Fall, including managing pollen food allergy syndrome (PFAS/oral allergy syndrome (OAS) this season.
Be prepared and confident for the new school year
With our back-to-school campaign, we’re here to help you and your family start your year with confidence!
Tools and resources
Starting a new school year can feel busy, but we’ve got you covered. Our tools and resources are designed to help you feel confident and prepared every step of the way.
Watch our educational videos on food allergy and anaphylaxis, download our tip sheets, and check out our resources for students of all ages.
Checklists
Stay prepared and organized with our ready-to-use checklists. Whether you’re supporting a child, a teen, or managing food allergy at college or university, these checklists highlight the essentials so you can feel confident every day.
Back-to-school #FoodAllergyHacks
Check out our food allergy hacks for school and share them on social media to spread food allergy awareness and education!
Share with teachers: All About Food Allergy student program
All About Food Allergy is a free, medically-reviewed, curriculum-linked program that gives students the knowledge and skills to help keep themselves and others safe and healthy.
When classrooms include food allergy in their discussions, students learn what the condition is, how reactions can be prevented, and—most importantly—how they can foster inclusivity and support classmates living with food allergy.
Learn more about our program at foodallergycanada.ca/SchoolProgram and share the information with teachers at your school.
Hear from educators on the importance of this student program.
Sarah is a science educator, focusing on STEM.
In her video, she shares the benefits of our program and how it helps students build empathy and understanding.
Margaret is an elementary school teacher who provides educators with practical resources.
Watch her video where she speaks to the importance of this program and how teachers can drive inclusivity.
Register now for upcoming events
Join us for these upcoming sessions—reserve your spot now!
| Session | Date/time | Register |
|---|---|---|
| Webinar: Know it. Treat it.: Taking control of anaphylaxis | September 24, 2025 12-1pm EDT | Register now |
| Allergy Pals and Allies online mentorship program Fall sessions: Don’t miss out on this incredible and free program for kids aged 7-15. | Starts October 4, 2025 1 hour sessions/week for 8 weeks | Register now |
| Small group webinar: Foundations in food allergy (September sessions are full!) | October 22, 2025 8:30-10:00pm EDT | Register now |
Visit foodallergycanada.ca/events for our full calendar of events!
Running 890 km for food allergy awareness: Cathy’s trailblazing journey
Cathy Gallagher is running the entire Bruce Trail—890 km worthy of grit, determination, and heart. But this isn’t just an ultra-endurance feat, Cathy is lacing up her running shoes for a purpose: to raise funds for Food Allergy Canada and illuminate the daily challenges faced by families managing food allergy.
Personal motivation on every step
For Cathy, this run is deeply personal. Her youngest child, Jerrick, once allergic to pistachios and cashews and later diagnosed with a milk allergy, helped fuel her mission. From countless doctor visits to navigating allergy-safe meals, Cathy and her family have experienced the emotional and practical strain of food allergy firsthand.
This trail—a rugged stretch of Ontario wilderness—is her canvas for awareness, where every kilometre represents the strength families muster each day to keep their children safe.
Blazing trail, building awareness
Cathy started her journey on September 1, 2025, and chose a meaningful backdrop to amplify her advocacy. Her ambition goes beyond raising funds—she’s wants to create awareness so industries like restaurants, grocery stores, and pharmaceuticals truly recognize the seriousness of food allergy and the everyday struggles Canadians with food allergy face.
As she conquers forests, hills, and heart-pounding terrain, Cathy’s updates—shared across Instagram—offer a window into resilience, hope, and community support.
Rallying for real impact
Cathy has set her sights on a goal of $22,500. To date, she’s raised over $20,000—a testament to her determination and the generosity of allies across Canada.
Your support helps power vital education, advocacy, and resources—lifting up thousands of families managing food allergy. And your voice matters: sharing her story under #FoodAllergyTrailRun helps shine even more light on this essential cause.
How you can join Cathy on the trail
| Action | How it helps |
|---|---|
| Donate what you can | Every dollar brings us closer to hitting the $20K goal and supports food allergy awareness, education, and advocacy nationwide. Visit Cathy’s fundraiser to give or share directly. |
| Watch her journey | Follow daily video updates on Instagram—raw, emotional, and inspiring—it encourages Cathy and drives momentum. Watch now. |
| Share her story | Use #FoodAllergyTrailRun on your social—each post spreads awareness farther! Learn more about Cathy. |
| Help us cheer her on | Watch our video to Cathy and help us cheer her on! Watch now. |
Cathy’s run isn’t just about endurance—it’s a moving testament to what love, advocacy, and community spirit can accomplish. Let’s cross the finish line together. Please support Cathy, and Food Allergy Canada by donating to her fundraiser!
We’re hiring: Development Coordinator
Do you have a background in data management and a passion for the non-profit sector? We are seeking a Development Coordinator with experience in data analysis and management to support us with operational excellence and fundraising activities.
The deadline to apply is September 26, 2025.
Tips for Fall and managing the season with confidence
Epinephrine auto-injector re-check
As we head into Fall, it’s a perfect time to do a quick expiry check on your epinephrine auto-injectors. It’s also a great opportunity to review the instructions, and practice with a trainer, so you and your children feel prepared and confident in using it.
Find these tips and more in our handy one-page epinephrine sheet.
Learn more
Stay prepared this pollen season
Ragweed and mugwort pollen are common causes of Fall pollen allergies. If you have itching or tingling in your throat after eating certain fresh fruits, vegetables, and tree nuts, it might be pollen food allergy syndrome (PFAS), also known as oral allergy syndrome (OAS).
Learn more
Watch our latest webinar where you’ll learn about diagnosis, management, and treatment including the role of antihistamines.
Check out our website section to discover helpful insights, resources, and ways to manage it with confidence.
