Blue Bear Aware Blog

Blue Bear Aware received the following letter from Pam, Associate Editor, Allergic Living and BC Anaphylaxis Advocate 'I am writing to you for your support. In the December issue of Chatelaine, writer Patricia Pearson's article, 'It's Just Nuts' offers up a distorted view of the kids with food allergies in our schools. You can read the article at the following link: http://en.chatelaine.com/english/weekend/article.jsp?content=20091001_150000_0023 Please e-mail me back if you want to have your signature added to the following letter, which we are sending to Chatelaine magazine and asking their editors to publish. I need your name, city/town/prov, and e-mail - the latter for verification only from Chatelaine's fact-checker. e.g. NOT for publication. pamela2543@shaw.ca I need these soonest. It will then be sent to Chatelaine on behalf of all of us. Please pass this letter on to your network of friends and family so they can add their voices. T

Many of our children do not get to enjoy the traditional trick-o-treating at Halloween due to their allergies. For those that are fortunate to do so, alert your neighbours to your Princess' or Goblin's needs . Attach an allergy alert badge or label to their Halloween costume or loot bag to raise awareness. A Halloween Fruit Snack alternative- Blue Bear Aware offers a great selection of natural and organic fruit snacks that are made in a nut-free facility and are packed full of healthy, allergen free ingredients. Spend a minimum of $45.00 at Blue Bear Aware until Oct 16th and save 15% on your order, plus receive a trick-or-treat* for your youngster! Place the code HLWN9 in the coupon box at the check-out and Save. *Non-edible trick-or-treat! This promotion cannot be applied to previous orders or used with another promotion. This is a Blue Bear Aware credit and is not redeemable for cash. Spend a minimum $45.00 to receive 15% off. Offer valid until Oct