Allergy NZ launches Food Allergy Research Fund

Tuesday, 15 June 2010 10:36

Very little is known about food allergy in New Zealand and research is needed to help improve the lives of allergy sufferers. To meet this need, Allergy New Zealand has set up a Food Allergy Research Fund. The fund will be used to assist and, if necessary, commission research projects geared towards improving the daily lives of individuals and families.

To kick-start the fund, Allergy New Zealand’s ambassador Peter Leitch and his wife Janice have donated $10,000. Further funds will be raised through an ongoing series of online auctions of goods donated by the public. While Allergy New Zealand is currently seeking items that can be sold via the online auction site TradeMe, they are also inviting cash donations.

More information about the Food Allergy Research Fund can be found on the Allergy New Zealand website.