Andrea Mariano
Supporters step up in Markham, Ont. to raise awareness of severe food allergies
By Mark Carcasole Anchor/Reporter
A couple of hundred people marched at Milne Dam Conservation Park in Markham, Ont. Sunday morning during the first annual “Walk for Andrea” to support those who suffer from severe food allergies and to help find a cure. Continue reading
Family and friends remember Canadian university student who died from severe allergic reaction
By Allison Vuchnich Senior Network Correspondent
Andrea Mariano was remembered as “wonderful,” “a precious one,” and “ a friend to all.” Continue reading
Q & A: How should you prepare a student with severe food allergies for university/college?
By Allison Vuchnich Senior Network Correspondent
How best to prepare a student with severe food allergies for life on campus. A Q + A with Laurie Harada, a mother of a severely allergic university student and executive director of Food Allergy Canada. Continue reading
Multiple Canadian universities reviewing policies after student dies from allergic reaction
By Allison Vuchnich Senior Network Correspondent
Global News reached out to universities across the country to see if they are reviewing food allergies and food handling policies after the death of a first-year student at Queen’s University. Continue reading
Canadian student dies after ordering smoothie on campus; suffers severe allergic reaction: family
By Allison Vuchnich Senior Network Correspondent
Andrea Mariano had a smoothie on campus, according to her family, and then suffered a severe allergic reaction. The first-year student died a few days later. Queen’s University said it is will review its services. Continue reading
First-year Canadian university student dies of severe allergic reaction
By Allison Vuchnich Senior Network Correspondent
First-year student at Queen’s University dies following a severe allergic reaction. Continue reading