Our Mission
To share information and experiences about food allergies with Richmond adults, caregivers and families.
History
The Richmond Food Allergy Support Group was founded in 2000 by Jeanette Katona to help local parents who have children with food allergies. Jeanette and her son both have food allergies. They have worked at local, state, and national levels to create safe environments for people with food allergies.
Executive Committee
Amy Paner, Co-Leader
Henrico County
Family Allergens: peanuts, tree nuts and egg
amypaner@msn.com
Sara Kamencik, Co-Leader
Henrico County
Family Allergens: milk, egg, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish and sesame
kamencik5@gmail.com
Maya Eckstein, Executive Committee Advisor
Henrico County
mayaeckstein@yahoo.com
Advocacy Committee
Stephanie Hiss
shiss23218@yahoo.com
Beth Ehrensberger
ehrens@hotmail.com
Advising Physician
Anne-Marie Irani, M.D.
Professor of Pediatric & Medicine
Chair, Division of Pediatric Allergy & Immunology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Membership
Richmond Food Allergy Support Group (RFASG) provides conversation opportunities for people of all ages and allergens. Adult support group meetings feature guest speakers, questions answered, advice and advocacy tips. Playgroup meetings offer informal family gatherings to share stories and resources.
RFASG Membership is free and voluntary, without registration, dues or obligation. You are invited to attend any upcoming event, and/or contact support group leaders with any related questions.
RFASG maintains a yahoo group email discussion board, with strict privacy controls and moderated conversation. RFASG reserves the right to allow, or revoke an individual's yahoo group privileges. To request access to the yahoo group, email rfasg1@yahoo.com.
Current members are residents of Henrico County, Hanover County, Chesterfield County, Goochland County, Richmond City and New Kent County.
Current members include experience with the following allergens: Dairy, Egg, Peanuts, Tree nuts, Shellfish, Coconut, Sesame, Beef, Mustard, Legumes, Pineapple, Green beans, Green peas, Flounder, Sesame seeds, Sunflower seeds, Mangoes, Passion fruit, Kiwi, Peaches, Apricots, Prunes, Apples, Pears, Melons, Chick peas, Carrots, Corn, Oats, Soy, Tomato, Dogs, Cats, Dust, Dust mites, Strawberries, Cherries, Latex, and Seasonal allergies.
Webmaster
Tiffany Glass Ferreira
Chesterfield County
Allergens: milk, eggs, tree nuts
tiffanyglass@gmail.com
