Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Announces New Food Allergy Advocacy Committee

I’m naturally motivated to support any cause that will bring us one step closer to a cure. I’ve volunteered with FAI over the years, and was always happy to help.  But this opportunity means so much more to me. I am really excited to be working side by side with these extraordinary moms who not only care for their children but have chosen to become authors, educators, advocates, and support group leaders on top of everything else. During our first conference call this week, I was so impressed with how these women played the cards they have been dealt. None of us would have chosen this road, but we can surely enjoy the company along the way!

Steering committee members include:

• Gina Clowes, Chair – AllergyMoms; Cranberry Township, PA
• Denise Bunning – Mothers of Children Having Allergies; Lake Forest, IL
• Nicole Smith – Allergic Child; Colorado Springs, CO
• Sue Wagner & Carol D’Agnese – San Diego Food Allergy; San Diego, CA
• Rhonda Riggott Stevens– Education & Advocacy Solutions; Durham, CT
• Debbie Hogan – Parents of Children with Food Allergies; Tampa, FL
• Maria Acebal – Safe at School Partners, Bethesda, MD
• Nona Narvaez – Anaphylaxis &  Allergy Association of Minnesota; St. Paul, MN
• Barbara Calluori– Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Coalition of NJ; Nutley, NJ
• Sari Canell – Food Allergy Educational Alliance; Scarsdale, NY
• Chris Hardy – Parents of Allergic Kids; Charlotte, NC
• MaryKay Hill – Vermont Food Allergy Organization; Shelburne, VT
• Sally Porter – Food Allergy Initiative Northwest; Sammamish,

For more information, please visit www.faiusa.org