Red Sneakers for Oakley is committed to educating and advocating for food allergy awareness

Food Allergy Hero of the Month: Louis Martins

Louis Martins is a 13 year old extremely talented musician, composer, and athlete from Florida.

Advocacy, Red Sneakers, musicRed SneakersNovember 5, 2021Louis Martins, Food Allergy Awareness, ambassador, piano

Hi Allergy Mom. I see you, I’ve been there, and you’re not crazy. Really.

Liz Voyles is a mom of a child with severe allergies, and this is the story of her daughter’s allergy journey.

Food Allergy AwarenessRed SneakersOctober 26, 2021Comment

Allergy Friendly Halloween Recipes

We have gathered some allergy-friendly Halloween recipes and candies to satisfy your sweet tooth this year.

The Teal Pumpkin Project: A Safer Happier Halloween for All Kids

Partner with Red Sneakers for Oakley and FARE This Holiday Season

Participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project with Red Sneakers for Oakley

Show Your Support of the Teal Pumpkin Project by Hanging Posters and Flyers!

Food Allergy Awareness, Halloween, AdvocacyRed SneakersSeptember 30, 2021The Teal Pumpkin Project, posters, flyers

The Teal Pumpkin Project with Red Sneakers for Oakley

Here are a few Non-Food Halloween Ideas: Pencils, pens, crayons or markers, glow sticks, bracelets, or necklaces…

Allergy-Safe Tips for Trick-or-Treating

Stock up on safe treats or inexpensive trinkets/toys to trade for any unsafe candies your child might receive while trick-or-treating.

Food Allergy Hero of the Month

Our FOOD ALLERGY HERO of the month is Adel (Delly)! She works hard to raise awareness about food allergies and she advocates for food allergy research and education.

AdvocacyRed SneakersSeptember 29, 2021Food Allergy Awareness, Ambassador, The Teal Pumpkin Project

4 Ways To Be Food-Allergy Safe On A Picnic

Whether you're on an outdoor date or celebrating a family reunion, picnics can pose challenges and risks for individuals with food allergies.

TipsRed SneakersSeptember 29, 2021Food Allergy Awareness, Food Allergy Picnic, Safety

Staying Safe at School

Back-to-school can can be stressful, but thankfully, COVID-19 policies such as frequent hand washing/sanitizing and keeping surfaces clean, can also help prevent food allergy reactions…

EducationRed SneakersSeptember 10, 2021Back to School

Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott Speaks out

The cause is personal to McDermott, whose oldest daughter was born with a severe nut and tree nut allergy— and his son has a sesame allergy.

AdvocacyRed SneakersSeptember 8, 2021Food Allergy Awareness, NFL

Organize a Red Sneakers for Oakley Day for Food Allergy Awareness

Our school program educates parents and administrators on how to properly prepare for and respond to anaphylaxis, and anaphylactic shock episodes.

Red Sneaker DaysRed SneakersSeptember 8, 2021School Program Guide

Be alert. Ask for more information next time you get handed a compostable straw

Plastic straw bans are going into effect around the U.S.

EducationRed SneakersSeptember 7, 2021Shellfish, Corn, Wheat

Coping with Chronic Food Allergy Anxiety

A study done in 2019 by The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) revealed that 75% of parents of children with food allergies said their child’s food allergy causes them fear and anxiety.

Education, AdvocacyRed SneakersSeptember 7, 2021Anxiety

Adverse Reactions to Foods Existed as Far Back as 2698 BC

“What is food to one, to another is rank poison,” — this is a line from a poem written by Titus Lucretius Cato (98–55 BC).

Red SneakersAugust 8, 2021

A Blog for Living with Food Allergies