"Didn't she have an EpiPen?"

"Didn't she have an EpiPen?" This question is often on people’s minds after hearing or reading about what happened to Natasha.

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What was Natasha Allergic to?

Natasha had multiple food allergies and asthma. Had she lived, she would now be 23 years old. What I personally find very upsetting, is that many of you have had similar allergy diagnosis journeys as ours and yet ours was over two decades ago.

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Learning to own my allergy anxieties stopped them from owning me

Allergy anxiety is something I still struggle with, and this has proved a challenge for me at university with moving away, living with strangers and ultimately leaving the comfort zone of my home. However, I truly believe that this change has also been the making of me, as a person with allergies.

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Who was the girl who died on the plane?

It still amazes me how so many people know her story. They may not always remember her name, but they always remember the incident very clearly - as I confirm, “Yes, that was my daughter, Natasha.”

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Food Allergies can steal our Memories and Milestones

Only allergy parents truly understand the impact that allergies have on their children's lives. For some of us, food allergies have stolen firsts, special moments and what should have been, untainted happy memories.

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People do NOT pretend to have Food Allergies.

The role of society should not be to judge who does and who does not have a food allergy - because people with food allergies don't pretend to be allergic.

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If restaurant kitchens have processes in place to avoid food poisoning, why can't they have allergen safe kitchens?

Natasha’s Foundation would like to see Food Hygiene Ratings also include allergen safety management.

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A 'Vegan' Food Label does not mean it is Allergen SAFE.

Please share - if it is labelled as VEGAN, it does NOT mean it is safe for people with food allergies.

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Meet our 3 New Ambassadors

Meet our new ambassadors and find out what inspires them to support Natasha's Foundation. We feel very lucky to have them on board!

Food allergies and asthma can go hand-in-hand.

Before she was one, Natasha had 2 anaphylactic reactions. A few months later, she experienced breathing difficulties that hospitalised her - doctors were unsure if it was asthma as she was so young. She took her first steps in the hospital corridor.

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The horror of losing your child to anaphylaxis is something we understand.

The coroner told the inquest that her "overwhelming view", since James' case was referred to her, was "Why do we not have a mandatory requirement for specific dietary information on all of our menus?"

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Food Allergies Impact Siblings Too

We encouraged Natasha never to allow her food allergies to impact what she wanted to do but it was also important that Alex wouldn't be impacted by them either.

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There is No Shame in Allergy Grief.

Grief isn't just tied to the loss of loved ones; it can emerge when our reality falls short of our dreams for ourselves or those we love - and a food allergy diagnosis can do just this.

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Living with Food Allergies: My Journey

The first time I was turned away from a restaurant due to my allergies was at age 13. I never expected it, and it knocked my confidence.

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I Studied Law Because of the Impact Natasha's Death Had on Me.

I recall turning to my mum who was also tearing up like me, and saying, “That could have so easily been me.”

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Food Allergies and Airline Travel Tips

We've put together some allergy airline travel tips that we hope will allow you to have fun with peace of mind when you travel.

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Why Raising Awareness of my Sister’s Food Allergies is Important.

I was 13 when my sister, Tash passed away.

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It shouldn't be this hard...to keep my little boy safe.

It shouldn’t be this hard. As a mum of a child with allergies, there is no off switch. I am on constant high alert.

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It shouldn't be this hard...to make sure my nut allergy never defined me.

It shouldn’t be this hard. Jack wants people and especially young people to feel more “comfortable” and more “confident” to talk about their food allergies.

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It shouldn't be this hard...but to anyone reading this, remember you are not alone.

It shouldn’t be this hard. Living with food allergies is so much more than simply avoiding the allergen trigger. The associated mental health impacts and social stigma can often go ‘under the radar’.

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