Food Allergies Rock: The Kids' Perspective

I think I speak for both Irene and myself when I say that we are both still on top of the world about last Sunday's event.  We met so many happy parents and adorable children who were delighted to be celebrating their food allergies with us.

Giving my children an opportunity to see that there are lots of other kids out there with food allergies or who support allergy awareness was a really unique experience.  So we thought it only fair to get the kids' perspective on the event.  We asked our kids to draw and write about Food Allergies Rock!  Enjoy!

By Tristan, reluctant writer/willing party-goer:

Ryken, who we had assumed blacked out after inhaling four Tofutti ice cream sandwiches that day, fondly remembered Kyle's performance and the tasty samples.  Clearly he partook in the many Ryken-safe treats there was at the event:

"I liked Kyle Dine's singing.  I liked the Miglet's cupcake and sugar cookie.  I liked Mary's Gone Crackers cookie.  I liked the molasses cookie, the pumpkin pie pocket, and ice cream sandwiches.  I had two Zicos.  It's one of my favorite drinks.  And I liked to play with the play dough." (Editor's note: Can't you just see Ryken as an ad man someday?  He sure knows how to plug products!)



Three-year-old Callan drew about his memories and attempted to write Kyle Dine's name. (C Di -- not bad!)  He said this about his picture:

"Kyle Dine is singing.  I liked eating the desserts and playing with the play dough.  My favorite dessert was EVERYTHING!"

Still singing the refrain from "My Epineph-Friend"?  Are they still talking about the gluten-free play dough or the treats?  We would love to hear about your kids' memories from the event!

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