Pursey is now available as a stuffed animal! Cuddle with her while reading “Pursey’s FPIES Surprise.” Bring her to doctor or hospital visits. Involve her in play therapy while trying new foods. Most of all, Pursey is a great reminder that everyone has their own kind of different and there are many ways to have … Continue reading Bring Home a Pursey Stuffed Animal for Your Child with FPIES!
New Research Survey: Quality of Life and FPIES
If you’re the parent of a child who has FPIES (or who has recently outgrown it), IFPIES has an exciting opportunity to participate in FPIES research! Visit this link to take part in this survey on quality of life that will have an immediate impact on our understanding of FPIES and its burden on patients … Continue reading New Research Survey: Quality of Life and FPIES
$7 Million Match for #GivingTuesday on 11/27!
This year, in support of #GivingTuesday on November 27, 2018, Facebook is partnering with PayPal to match up to $7 million in donations made on Facebook to eligible US-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits. Will You Help the International FPIES Association (IFPIES)? ALL Facebook funds raised for IFPIES on #GivingTuesday will help fund our vital research, support, education, and advocacy … Continue reading $7 Million Match for #GivingTuesday on 11/27!
I-FPIES Marks 7 Years of Serving Families and Providers
Today, the International FPIES Association (I-FPIES) marks our 7th anniversary. When our organization was founded, FPIES was an invisible condition. Since then, significant progress has been made on every front in advancing FPIES, from awareness and support to advocacy and scientific research. Working together, our dedicated volunteers and medical advisors have brought about major change … Continue reading I-FPIES Marks 7 Years of Serving Families and Providers
9 Reasons to Attend the 2018 FPIES Education Conference
Our 2018 FPIES Education Conference is coming up on August 4th in Philadelphia, and we’re very excited about the program, speakers, and the opportunity for our FPIES community to gather under the same roof! Need more convincing? Here are our top 9 reasons to attend the FPIES Education Conference: 1. Connect with people who “get … Continue reading 9 Reasons to Attend the 2018 FPIES Education Conference
Apply for a 2018 FPIES Education Conference Travel Grant!
The International FPIES Association (I-FPIES) is now accepting applications for two travel grants of $500 for parents interested in attending our 2018 FPIES Education Conference in Philadelphia, PA on August 4th. I-FPIES is hosting this conference for parents and caregivers affected by Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES), a non-IgE form of food allergy that impacts … Continue reading Apply for a 2018 FPIES Education Conference Travel Grant!
Registration Is Open for 2018 FPIES Education Conference!
1 day. 1 community. 420 minutes of expert content geared towards you! Registration is now open for our 2018 FPIES Education Conference for parents and caregivers. Join us in Philadelphia, PA on August 4th for a day of learning, connections, and hope! This event is a powerful opportunity to bring our community together and hear … Continue reading Registration Is Open for 2018 FPIES Education Conference!
Get Your Copy of Pursey’s FPIES Surprise
The 1st children’s book for FPIES is now back in print and available on fpies.org! Get your copy of “Pursey’s FPIES Surprise,” a full-color book by Kaylee Page that introduces a different kind of food allergy in a fun, educational way. It’s also a great way to introduce FPIES to a classroom or daycare environment. … Continue reading Get Your Copy of Pursey’s FPIES Surprise
I-FPIES Marks 4th Annual National FPIES Awareness Day
Thanks to everyone who has made this 4th National FPIES Awareness Day a HUGE success! The International FPIES Association (I-FPIES) is grateful for every member of the FPIES community who offered a personal glimpse of the FPIES journey, who shared resources to increase awareness and education, who generously supported the work we do, and much … Continue reading I-FPIES Marks 4th Annual National FPIES Awareness Day
FPIES: Debunk the Myths!
May 4th is National FPIES Awareness Day! Help us increase education and awareness by learning and sharing common myths about FPIES: #NationalFPIESDay