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SENATE BILL NOTICE & Food Allergy Education Video

amgarza2 — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 03:40:01 +0000

SPECIAL NOTICE! ARIZONA STATE SENATE BILL 1278 HEARING WEDNESDAY FEB. 1ST, 2012

Show your support, and join us this Wednesday!!!

Arizona Food Allergy Alliance has been working in concert with State Senator Linda Lopez, Arizona Legistlative District 29, on a what has now been drafted as State Bill 1278: Restaurants; Allergy Awareness Requirements. This bill is essentially created coupling AFAA’s Restaurant Training Initiative (see below) and Massachusettes State law regarding restaurants.

ARIZONA STATE SENATE BILL 1278 WILL BE HEARD:
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1ST @ 9 A.M.
STATE SENATE HEARING ROOM #109
Directions & Parking Map

The food allergy community is invited to give their testimony and support during this hearing. If you would like to speak, please arrive about 30 minutes early to allow for parking and to register/request to speak at one of the kiosks in the Senate Lobby. Questions email info@arizonafoodallergy.org.

Christmas Goodies [allergy free!]

amgarza2 — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:22:36 +0000

Why hello! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. I guess this is late, since you no longer are required to slave away in the kitchen, baking goodies for everyone. BUT, if you’re anything like me, you can ALWAYS have a good cookie/brownie recipe, because they are no doubt good all year round

Feast your eyes on this!

SO GOOD!!! I highly recommend Easy, and delicious. They did stick to the pan, and the container we put them in after, but it’s worth it!

These didn’t turn out exactly right, but that was because we made an error–otherwise, I’m sure they would be great! They just turned out hard, but again, that was our fault. These are super chocolaty, and the recipe is on the bag!

These are the same product, ORGANIC, and they turned out DELICIOUS! They are a little more time consuming just because you have to put it in the fridge for a bit before you shape them, but that’s ok. They are really soft and delicious. Perfect for dipping in some hot cocoa or coffee

That’s all we had time to make this year! I hope you enjoyed!! What did you bake?? Post a pic/comment below!

#NHBPM Nov 30th LAST ONE! Play that Horn

amgarza2 — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:22:42 +0000

Prompt: Play that horn. Want to hear a secret? You’re awesome. (It’s actually not even really a secret.) This is going to be hard for you, O Modest One, but you gotta give yourself props today. Write three things you love about yourself – things you’re great at – or just want to share. Don’t you dare signpost or undercut those self-compliments!

The fact that I created FoodAllergyTalk.com in middle school, and have developed it to what it is today. Not only that, but I’m the logistics chair for the AZ walk for Food Allergy–which is a lot of work! But well worth it on walk day Starting the club at ASU has been a challenge, but the fact that I’m attempting it says a lot. I’m very determined, an extremely hard worker, and passionate about health and helping others.
No matter how many times I get kicked down, or tripped… I ALWAYS find a way to get back up and work hard to prove that person/thing wrong. I am capable of anything, as long as I put my attention and desire towards achieving the goal, I will do it.
I am fearless. I go in to things head first, even if I know I’ll be laughed at, or made fun of. I had an idea for my thesis that was not supported by my genetics professor, but I had the guts to present everything I had–to go into his office hours with only a faint idea of what I wanted to argue, and then to take the criticism and words from him saying it was most likely “not true.” I don’t stop there. I believe what I have is something to look into, so what did I do? Revised my idea, re-thought things, gathered more evidence, and narrowed my argument. Then I made an appointment with the Dean of the Barrett Honors College. In a personal meeting with him, I again presented everything I had. This time, I was on to something! From there, it’s taking off. I will be meeting with some professors this week to secure an “adviser” to work with on my thesis. I have a lot of work ahead of me, but I’m ready to tackle it head on!

Thank you so much for following me on this new journey! I really enjoyed participating in the National Health Blog Post month! It was different, and I love trying new things! I look forward to participating again next year

Keep checking back for new blog posts!

Namaste,

Andrea Garza

#NHBPM Nov29th Greeting Card Post

amgarza2 — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:03:21 +0000

Prompt: Greeting card post! The greeting card industry is all about writing generally universal feelings in a presentable way that you can use to express yourself when you just can’t think of the words to say.
Write a greeting card for someone in your community to help them express themselves about a new diagnosis, treatment, or experience.

Smile! No matter what happens, live life to the fullest. Your only task is to see beauty in all that your eyes see, every vibration, sensation, smell, sound, and heart-felt action. Love others, and soon you will feel love from within–continuously pouring out to uplift those around you. Live to Carpe Diem.

-Andrea Garza

2011 Walk for Food Allergy

amgarza2 — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:05:27 +0000

Hello Food Allergy supporter!

The Arizona Walk for Food Allergy is THIS SATURDAY, December 3rd!

Last year for our first annual walk, we raised $42,000+ and had over 700 participants! This was an amazing feat, and the event was a huge success. We are excited to have an even better turn out this year!

If you are interested in volunteering:

I would like to invite you to be a part of our second annual AZ Walk for Food Allergy this year. Please leave a comment for the Volunteer documents–a powerpoint and description of positions. Please note this does count as volunteer hours for scholarships/greek life/etc!

1. Also, we request that you sign up here as a volunteer (get your free t-shirt!) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dGJfdUZsQlVocE9iUWU0ZnJ2eXRjV0E6MQ#gid=0

2. And also register as a Walker, so we know you attended: http://www.foodallergywalk.org/site/TR/2011Walks/2011Walks?team_id=64926&pg=team&fr_id=1984

If you are interested in Walking:

Register here for the ASU team: http://www.foodallergywalk.org/site/TR/2011Walks/2011Walks?team_id=64926&pg=team&fr_id=1984

Please feel free to email me at amgarza2@asu.edu with any questions, concerns, ideas!

Thank you so much, and I look forward to seeing you this Saturday, December 3rd 7AM at the Tempe Center for the Arts!
Follow us on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/FAAN-Walk-for-Food-Allergy-in-Arizona/148676601863196

–
Andrea M. Garza
Logistics Chair
AZ Walk for Food Allergy

#NHBPM Nov 28th Say WHAT!?

amgarza2 — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:48:59 +0000

Prompt: Say WHAT?! What’s the most ridiculous thing you’ve heard about health or your condition. Was there any context? What did you think at the time you heard it – and what do you think of it now?

The most ridiculous thing I’ve heard about food allergies… I guess the most recent ridiculous thing I’ve heard is simply the fact that allergies have went from 3 million to 6 million occurrences in the U.S within a couple of years. This is ridiculous– what a rapid increase! What is more ridiculous is that we still don’t have solid evidence as to “why.” Although there are several hypotheses, no one has come out and praised any singly hypothesis as an actual theory.

I am working on pointing us in the direction that I think is the most accurate for my Honors Thesis. Stay tuned for the final product, coming next year!

-Andrea Garza

#NHBPM Nov 27th Quote Unquote

amgarza2 — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 09:41:08 +0000

Prompt: Quote Unquote. Grab a quote from this site (type in any word – see what comes up!) and use that quote to set you writing.

Nobody trips over mountains. It is the small pebble that causes you to stumble. Pass all the pebbles in your path and you will find you have crossed the mountain. ~Author Unknown

This has always been relevant in my life. I’m not going to lie… I fail a lot. But the thing about me, is that I keep going. Failure simply ignites something within me that makes me want to beat it/get better for the next time. I work harder. Condition, so to speak, in order to get better and succeed. I may not succeed the next time or the next, but you can sure bet that I will keep taking small steps towards success. This is particularly relevant for my courses here at ASU. Grades have never come easy to me. I have to work extremely hard, and sometimes I still don’t do as well as I should be/would like to be. But I keep working hard, and soon enough I will see the results that I’m looking for. No matter what, never give up on what is the most important to you, or things that are necessary for you to reach your ultimate goals.

#NHBPM Nov 26th I Still Remember

amgarza2 — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 09:35:38 +0000

Prompt: I still remember… Free write a post that starts with the line “I still remember…”

I still remember the moment I was officially diagnosed with all of my food allergies. The most vivid moment, was wheat. Why? Because I was praying the whole day that I would not be allergic to wheat, and the entire time the doctor was reading me the list of allergens, to myself I was repeating “not wheat, not wheat…”

The moment when he said wheat and gluten, my heat sank. It was devastating for me! At that time, my sister had already been living with a wheat and gluten allergen, and it was so hard… I didn’t want to have that as well. Thankfully, times have gotten easier for those with allergies, and gluten free living has become much easier than it was about 8 years ago, which is pretty amazing if you think about it!

#NHBPM Nov 25th Never Have I Ever

amgarza2 — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:30:54 +0000

Prompt: Never Have I Ever. You stick to your guns – now tell us about what. What is something you’ve never done but want to. What’s something you’ve never done and won’t budge on?

Ok, this is going to be an obvious one, but I’m going with it! Never have I ever killed anyone! And never will I ever

#NHBPM Nov24th My Mascot

amgarza2 — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:30:20 +0000

Prompt: My Mascot! Give your condition, community, or self a mascot. Who is it? What do they represent? What is their battle cry?

I think the Food Allergy community deserves a Snow Leopard for our mascot. We need a fierce mascot- one that is not afraid to tackle rough terrain, that can blend in when necessary but demand attention at prime times. It represents strength, commitment, determination, and ability. Our battle cry is the fiercest of rawrs!