In honor of national Food Allergy Awareness Week (FAAW), the Lovejoy Daisy Girl Scout Troop learned how to be a PAL to their friends with food allergies, which includes one of their own Troop members.  The PAL (Protect A Life) program is available through the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN).

The girls participated in the PAL lesson on food allergies and then completed coloring and activity sheets.  They learned the top eight foods that cause food allergies and how they can help their friends avoid having a reaction, as well as what to do if someone does have a reaction.  The snack for the meeting consisted of allergen free cookies and kettle corn.  Each Daisy received a PAL Hero Award in recognition of her efforts.

To learn about food allergies or FAAN, please visit www.foodallergy.org.  FAAN is hosting the 3rd annual Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward A Cure in Dallas on November 8th at Bob Woodruff Park in Plano.  To register for the Walk or to get information about sponsorships, which are available at many levels, please visit www.foodallergywalk.org or email dfwfoodallergywalk@yahoo.com.