Today is our 5th Annual National FPIES Awareness Day! This day is dedicated to creating and raising awareness about Food Protein-Induced Enterocolitis Syndrome (FPIES). Show your support today, and follow these easy steps to join the movement: ü Go Teal and Gray: Wear teal and gray, the colors of the FPIES awareness ribbon ü Educate … Continue reading It’s National FPIES Awareness Day!
5 Easy Things You Can Do to Support National FPIES Awareness Day on May 4th!
Our 5th Annual National FPIES Awareness Day is Saturday, May 4th! Here are a few simple ways you can make an impact and raise the level of education and awareness about FPIES: 1. Color It Up! Print our awareness day coloring pages and upload a photo of your child with their colorful creation to help … Continue reading 5 Easy Things You Can Do to Support National FPIES Awareness Day on May 4th!
FPIES Highlights from the AAAAI Annual Meeting
In late February, the International FPIES Association (IFPIES) attended and exhibited at our seventh Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI). We’re pleased to bring you all the FPIES-related updates from the conference, which brings together thousands of allergists, gastroenterologists, immunologists, allied health and related healthcare professionals from across the … Continue reading FPIES Highlights from the AAAAI Annual Meeting
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