Red Sneakers for Oakley Digital Media Program

The RSFO Digital Media Program utilizes online reach through social media platforms and the RSFO website to provide life saving resources to millions of people worldwide. With a combined following of more than 36,000 across our social media platforms, Oakley's legacy is truly saving lives.

During Food Allergy Awareness Month and International Red Sneakers Day 2022, RSFO's Digital Media Program reached 9 million people worldwide with life saving resources and information.

Ways to Take Action

Post on Social Media

Share your red sneakers photos on social media and spread food allergy awareness in your caption. Use these hashtags: #livlikeoaks #redsneakersforoakley #foodallergyawareness

Yes, you can be allergic to fish and not shellfish (and vice versa). 👇

Why?

Because fish and shellfish are distinct groups of seafood, and allergies to them are caused by different proteins.

Fish allergies are typically triggered by proteins foun

🚨 PLEASE READ! May 20th is International Red Sneakers Day; a day to spread awareness about food allergies worldwide!

How can you get involved? It’s EASY!👇👇

On May 20th, post a photo/video of yourself wearing red sneakers (or anything red!)

It's not always easy to know where mustard might be lurking because it is used as an ingredient in so many unexpected products.

In most cases, mustard finds itself on labels as a spice, which means you have to be extra careful.

Here are some foods

Gelatin, a protein derived from animal collagen, is often obtained from the skin and bones of pigs and cows can cause an allergic reaction in some individuals.

If you have a gelatin allergy, you’ll want to be careful with the following product

Aside from immunotherapies, *avoidance* is the ONLY way to prevent allergic reactions.

· Read EVERY food label carefully
· Be mindful of hidden ingredients
· Clearly communicate your allergies to others and explain how they can

Many nutritional supplements contain soy-derived ingredients because soy is a common source of protein and other nutrients.

Here are some types of supplements that may contain soy:

PROTEIN POWDERS:
Soy protein powder is commonly found in protein su

Epinephrine is the first line of defense against anaphylaxis. No other medication can help with anaphylaxis other than epinephrine.

But despite knowing this, it’s important that you don’t become so reliant on your auto-injector that you

Schools in the US often have several policies in place to ensure the safety of students with food allergies.

Here are 5 important food allergy policies:

1️⃣ INDIVIDUALIZED HEALTHCARE PLANS (IHPS) OR 504 PLANS
Schools often create individualized pla

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Red sneakers are the sign for food allergy awareness. If you don’t have a pair, buy some and wear them to your next social function. Let the world know you support #redsneakersforoakley!