Return to Media page	CONTACT: FAAN Media Relations (703) 691-3179 media@foodallergy.org “TREATS” SCARIEST PART OF ALL FOR CHILDREN WITH FOOD ALLERGIES ON HALLOWEEN Nationwide Coin Collection Campaign Raises Funds for Food Allergy Research (Fairfax, Va., September 28, 2006) — Ghosts and goblins are not as scary to the more than 3 million American children with food allergies as a hidden peanut, or milk in candy. Just one bite of the wrong food can be life-threatening. The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN), www.foodallergy.org, is launching the fourth annual Trick-or-Treat for Food Allergy Coin Collection Campaign, a fun and safe program for children with food allergies, to join in the Halloween festivities. Instead of trick-or-treats, millions of children with food allergies nationwide will be collecting pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters for food allergies. “Many of us can fondly recall our days of trick-or-treating, feeling left out would have been traumatic,” said Anne Muñoz-Furlong, Founder and CEO of FAAN. “The coin collection campaign is a fun alternative that allows children to tell their story of food allergy in a positive way. It makes them feel special but not different.” Prizes will be awarded to children who raise a certain level of funds. Incentives for participation include a multi voice changer mega phone, MP3 player, X-Style Kaleidoscope, and an Icebar Radio with headphones. Proceeds will go toward food allergy education and research programs. Participants from the past two years will receive their boxes in the mail by the beginning of October. Others interested in participating should contact FAAN at 1-800-929-4040 or visit their Web site at www.foodallergy.org. Abbott's Ross Products Division, makers of EleCare®, is the proud sponsor of the 2006 Trick-or-Treat for Food Allergy Halloween Coin Collection Campaign. To request an interview with Anne Muñoz-Furlong, please contact FAAN at (703) 691-3179 or by email ### ABOUT FAAN Founded in 1991, The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) is the world leader in food allergy information. FAAN, a nonprofit organization based in Fairfax, VA, is dedicated to increasing public awareness about food allergy and anaphylaxis, to providing education, and to advancing research on behalf of all those affected by food allergies. The organization has just under 30,000 members in the United States, Canada, and 62 other countries. FAAN provides information about food allergy and educational resources to patients, their families, schools, health professionals, pharmaceutical companies, the food industry, and government officials. Educational materials published by FAAN are reviewed for medical accuracy by the FAAN Medical Advisory Board, which is comprised of 14 of the country's leaders in food allergy science and medicine. In addition to printed materials, FAAN also sponsors awareness programs such as Food Allergy Awareness Week, Food Allergy Conferences, and the Mariel C. Furlong Awards for Making a Difference as well as fundraising walks across the country. Educational materials and information about special programs are also available online at www.foodallergy.org, www.fankids.org, and www.faanteen.org. Return to Media page       [Disclaimer]