Niagara
 Anaphylaxis
 Support & 
 Knowledge

Trailblaze - Across Canada

Federal Anaphylaxis Motion to be Re-Introduced [more..]

Advocate - In Niagara

NASK has been providing information to, and helping people living with anaphylaxis - life threatening allergies - in the Niagara Region for 10+ years. A membership feature is regular email updates, keeping members informed of helpful information, tips and best practices. Click here for a membership brochure.

“Thank you for your work for the kids of Niagara with allergies! You do a fabulous job at educating and at keeping us (Nask members) informed - Thank you!”
- Briar W.

NASK collaborates with Niagara health care and service providers to increase allergy awareness and safety. The food allergic consumer market is expanding. Our goal is for visitors to Niagara to have access to allergy aware service, creating a unique Niagara experience that allows food allergic people to be included.

Trailblaze - in Ontario

NASK initiated and lead the grassroots support for the passing of “Sabrina’s Law” in Ontario. The first of its kind internationally, Ontario has influenced policy makers in Canada and across the world. “For us, it’s wonderful to see that Sabrina’s Law has made a difference in school settings. Ultimately, students at risk are required to be more safety conscious and better protected, a benefit to them, their educators and peers. Proactive measures reduce risk and the probability of being required to react to an emergency. Thank you to Niagara supporters for being part of the solution!” - Cindy Paskey Through a grant from the Wise Guys Charity Fund, NASK established an Epi-Pen® fund that helps people in financial need purchase life saving medication, Epi-Pens®. People that qualify would not have medical coverage through employment or government programs. To apply, contact Sherri at 905 714-1514 or email nask@sympatico.ca

Bill 3 – Sabrina’s Law became effective in Ontario on January 1, 2006. Advocating for Sabrina’s Law Flyer  - Page 1 - Page 2

Educate and Partner

• TV Cogeco films NASK educational forums, events and interviews
• CKTB Niagara at Noon and 105.1 The River feature regular radio interviews
• Niagara This Week features news stories
• Participate, as an exhibitor, at special events
• Niagara Allergists - distribute NASK information cards used for patient referrals
• Niagara Region Public Health and Niagara Emergency Medical Services work together
   with NASK to provide consistent and accurate information to the community
• NASK donates up-to-date material to libraries throughout Niagara and to Niagara
   Region Public Health

Speaking and Training

                  Information available at nask@sympatico.ca  905 934-0681
 
Spring Convention - Niagara Catholic Regional School Council - 2008
NASK members Mindi Ferkul and Renee Horvath.
NASK is an annual exhibitor at this well attended conference.