By Gina Mennett Lee, M.Ed.

I am a firm believer that when we work together towards common goals, great things can be achieved.  There is much work to be done in the food allergy community and it is going to take the hands and hearts of many to accomplish it.

In keeping with the theme of working together, I have two exciting updates to share with you:

1. News From KFA

Kids With Food Allergies will be hosting a year-long campaign named “WhereInTheWorldIsMyEpi”.  The purpose of this campaign is the same as my #WhereIsYourEpi? campaign: to encourage those with food allergies to always have immediate access to their epinephrine auto-injectors.  Lynda Mitchell, KFA Founder and Senior Director, called me earlier this week to share her campaign and to let me know that it had been in the works for months. Lynda Mitchell stated, “For those of us active in the food allergy community, we see the same concerns and gaps in education and awareness. This means that occasionally we’re going to find out we’re both trying to tackle the same issue at the same time.”

I think this is great news and I could not be more pleased that a wonderful organization like KFA will be devoting an entire year to this important educational campaign.  To learn more about it, visit KFA’s website.

2. GratefulFoodie and NutFreeWok  Join My “Beyond Awareness” Campaigns for 2015

Speaking of working together, I am honored to have Caroline Moassessi and Sharon Wong partner with me for the rest of the 2015 “Beyond Awareness” educational campaigns.  We will be announcing a new campaign each month.  Stay tuned to learn how you can become involved too!  Feel free to contact me with any questions or leave a comment below!

Reminder: The #WhereIsYourEPI? campaign ends February 14th, so you still have 2 more weeks to get your submissions in.  One winner will be chosen at random and will receive a $50 Amazon Gift Card.  Be sure to share your photos here on my website, or on twitter (it must be tagged #WhereIsYourEPI to qualify.   Thanks so much for participating!