FASGMC is a support group made up of parents of children with food allergies. Anyone can join, though most of our members live in or near Monmouth County, N.J. We are designated a FEAST (Food Education Allergy Support Teams) group by the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) and the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.
The Support Group meets approximately 10 times a year. Past meeting topics have included How to Survive the Holidays, Childhood Asthma, What Schools are Doing, Coping with Food Allergies, Cake Decorating and Back to School with Food Allergies. Past speakers have included an allergy and asthma physician, child psychologist, a pediatric nutritionist, an ER pediatrician and a paramedic.
We also have an annual Halloween party and other social events throughout the year.
Our Medical Advisor is Dr. Tina Zecca of the Allergy & Asthma Associates of Monmouth County, 565 Highway 35 North, Suite 6, Red Bank, NJ 07701.
Our members our planning the first Monmouth County FAAN Walk for Food Allergy: Moving Toward A Cure on Sept. 7 in Long Branch. Volunteers and sponsors are needed.
We also have an e-mail list.
Information on this site is not endorsed by FASGMC, FAAN, Dr. Zecca, or The Allergy & Asthma Associates of Monmouth County. The site is NOT intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. The inclusion of medications or medical devices does not imply endorsement by FASGMC.
All information collected is for mailing and phone support purposes only. Our list will be kept confidential and will not be given out without your consent. On occasion, we share information with other area non-profit group whose focus is relevant to food allergies. We give only the names, addresses, and e-mails of only those members who have given us permission.