Registered Canadian Charity #74727 6756RR0001
Helping Canadian kids move beyond food allergy avoidance — for good.
We fund research, training, and access to oral and sublingual immunotherapy — food allergy treatments that gradually reduce the risk of severe allergic reactions, so families can worry less and live more.
Why we started the Canadian FAIT Foundation
Who we are
The Canadian FAIT Foundation grew out of a groundbreaking research and clinical program at UBC and BC Children's Hospital called the FAIT Program — and a shared conviction among clinicians, researchers, and families that life-changing food allergy treatment shouldn't be out of reach for any Canadian child.
What is food allergy immunotherapy — and why does it matter?
Right now, most families managing a food allergy are told to do one thing: avoid the allergen completely and carry emergency medication in case of accidental exposure. That means constant label-checking, anxiety at school and birthday parties, and a life built around fear of a single bite.
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Immunotherapy is different. Under medical supervision, small and carefully increasing amounts of an allergen are introduced over time — retraining the immune system so accidental exposure is far less likely to cause a severe reaction. It doesn't erase a food allergy, but for many families it changes daily life completely.
Research
We fund studies that prove immunotherapy protocols are safe and effective in real clinical settings.
Access & Training
We help train more allergists and nurses so families across Canada, not just in major cities, can access treatment.
Advocacy
We push for immunotherapy to be recognized, funded, and covered as part of standard allergy care.
The difference this makes
3000+
Families supported through funded programs.
$100K
Granted to food allergy research since 2024.
15
Canadian clinics we've helped expand access to treatment.
Where your money goes
Canadian FAIT Foundation is a registered charity and issues tax receipts for all eligible donations.
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