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Meet Zacky, the Kid behind the “Zacky Bill” for Food Allergies
OAWRS- AB2640 is named after Zacky, a child with life-threatening food allergies who suffered two anaphylactic reactions in his 1st grade school year. He has made it his mission to champion a state resource guide and ensure that all kids with food allergies and caregivers have the most available and comprehensive information possible in school. Zacky’s mother is Priscilla Hernandez, a food allergy advocate and author of ‘Zacky’s bill -AB 2640’. Ryan talks with the Duo and how it will impact CA students with food allergies.
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One House Down, One House to Go with Priscilla Hernandez
Episode Description: AB2640 is named after Zacky, a child with life-threatening food allergies who suffered two anaphylactic reactions in his 1st grade school year. He has made it his mission to champion a state resource guide and ensure that all kids with food allergies and caregivers have the most available and comprehensive information possible in school. Zacky’s mother is Priscilla Hernandez, a food allergy advocate and author of ‘Zacky’s bill / AB 2640’. With Zacky’s anaphylactic reaction at school, she was astounded by the complexity of the school system and saw an opportunity to provide a solution. With her background in nonprofits and working directly with legislators and on education policy, she authored ‘Zacky’s Bill.’
KFI Iheart Radio-WakeUpCall - 10-Year-Old Zacky and Mother Priscilla on the 'Zacky Bill'
Jennifer Jones Lee hosts 10-year-old Zack and his mother Priscilla talk about their "creation of a virtual food allergy resource guide to ensure the safety of kids with allergies while in school."
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Alleviating the Loneliness of Being a Food Allergy Parent
We are honored to have a driving force for the food allergy community, Priscilla Hernandez, join this week's episode. Her mission is to enlighten and educate people about food allergies, and she is succeeding in multiple ways. Her son, Zacky, has been diagnosed with multiple food allergies, and she shares their food allergy journey from Zacky's diagnosis to her advocacy work. She was astounded by the complexity of the school system and saw an opportunity to provide a solution. With her background in nonprofits and working directly with legislators and on education policy, she drafted 'Zacky's Bill.' The bill's purpose is to create guidelines for local education agencies to protect pupils with food allergies. Priscilla also does advocacy work with Food Allergy Research and Education (FARE), and Zacky and the Hernandez Munoz Family are featured in Zacky's Kitchen:-Our Family Recipes on FARE's Living Teal Network. She is also authoring a children's book series, 'Super Zacky,' and the first is expected soon. Priscilla and Shandee talk about strategies of teaching a child to self-advocate. Priscilla also shares her advice on how to get involved and make a voice for yourself.
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Host Joe Carbonetta discusses food allergies in children with Priscilla Hernandez and her son Zacky Munoz who are advocates promoting AB 2640.
Allergen Labeling: Biden Administration Labels Sesame as 9th Allergen
Host discusses Biden’s stamp of approval on sesame as a 9th allergen with Priscilla Hernandez, the historic win of the FASTER ACT.
