Page 5 - The Ultimate Guidebook for Teens with Food Allergies

Jazmin Chase (21) - Allergies: Peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, soy and latex Karen De Leon (20) - Allergies: Peanuts, tree nuts and soy
Katelyn Gerke (23) - Allergies: Peanuts, tree nuts, peas, chickpeas and lentils Lindsay Schnarr (22) - Allergies: Peanuts, tree nuts, soy and lactose intolerant Mathew Keating (22) - Allergies: Peanuts, tree nuts, and milk
Michelle Davidson (19) - Allergies: Peanuts
Nick Pothier (21) - Allergies: Peanuts and tree nuts
Nicole Kovac (23) - Allergies: Peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, crustaceans, sesame, peas and beans Samantha Steiner-Mayman (15) - Allergies: Peanuts, mustard and kiwi
Sebastian Blokowski (16) - Allergies: Peanuts, tree nuts and penicillin
Shayna Rak (18) - Allergies: Peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, wheat, pumpkin seeds and kiwi
Sophia Biro (22) - Allergies: Pumpkin seeds
Stephanie Kwolek (24) - Allergies: Peanuts, tree nuts; exercise-induced with unknown triggers Sydney Harris (18) - Allergies: Pineapple, coconut, strawberries and cashews
Sydney Proudfoot (21) - Allergies: Peanuts, tree nuts, mushroom and lactose intolerant
Talia Aboud (23) - Allergies: Milk, tree nuts, fish, sesame, mustard, kiwi and legumes
Tess Bantock (25) - Allergies: Peanuts and tree nuts
Book Editors:
Kyle Dine - Working with Food Allergy Canada (formerly Anaphylaxis Canada) since 2008, Kyle has been involved in many allergy education and awareness projects for youth. He has created educational music about food allergies and tours across North America presenting school assemblies and performing at special events. He has multiple food allergies and stays positive with his motto “Food Allergies Rock!”
Daniela Deschamps - Daniela is a 3rd year Mechanical Engineering student at Queen’s University (Ontario) with several allergies including peanut, tree nuts, legumes and seeds. Her interests include playing sports, especially rowing and rugby, travelling, hanging out with friends, and leading white-water canoe trips at summer camp. By planning ahead and taking precautions, Daniela has never let allergies stop her from doing what she loves!