Elijah-Alavi Foundation

06/13/2026

Alert if you use this auto-injector

Over 800,000 vials of its Epinephrine injections are being recalled.

06/12/2026

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06/11/2026

🎮 We are honored and humbled to see the launch of Food Allergy Safety Quest by New York Food Allergy & Wellness and deeply grateful for the opportunity to have Elijah’s Echo Blocks included as part of this exciting educational experience.

This innovative platform helps children and families learn about food allergy safety, awareness, and preparedness in a fun and engaging way. Be sure to check out Elijah’s Echo Blocks and join the quest!

📅 Launch Date: June 12, 2026
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📞 212-301-7636

Thank you to the New York Food Allergy & Wellness team for creating a space that helps keep Elijah’s legacy alive while educating and empowering families. 💙👏

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💛 Elijah’s Echo Blocks is a special game mode within Food Allergy Safety Quest, dedicated to Elijah Alavi.

Through a colorful and interactive block challenge, players can build food allergy awareness and safety skills while honoring Elijah’s memory and continuing his important legacy. 🐰🎮✨

One meaningful mission within a larger quest to help children learn, play, and make safer choices.

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📞 212-301-7636

06/10/2026

Please share: Why always carrying two epinephrine devices matters.

This past Monday, while picking up my Symbicort prescription at CVS Pharmacy CVS Health in Allentown, I experienced a powerful reminder of why this work is so important.

As I waited at the pharmacy counter, I overheard a woman speaking with the pharmacist about her epinephrine auto-injector prescription. She shared that she had experienced a severe allergic reaction over the weekend. As I listened, my heart sank.
She explained that when she attempted to use her first EpiPen, the needle never deployed. Thankfully, she was carrying a second device. Her husband administered it to her before emergency responders arrived.

I introduced myself and told her how relieved I was to have a second EpiPen available. We spoke for a few moments, and she described how terrifying the experience had been. She couldn't stop thinking about what might have happened if she hadn't had that second device with her.

Then she shared something that concerned me even more.
She told me she no longer had any EpiPens available because she had used her last one during the emergency. She was waiting for her doctor to send a new prescription, but it was taking longer than expected.

She then looked at me and asked, "How do you know so much about food allergies?" I took a deep breath and shared Elijah's story. I explained how my son, Elijah-Alavi, lost his life to an allergic reaction and how that tragedy led me to dedicate my life to food allergy awareness, education, and advocacy. I told her why I speak so passionately about carrying two epinephrine auto-injectors and why I constantly remind individuals and families that epinephrine saves lives.

Without hesitation, I reached into my backpack. I carry additional epinephrine auto-injectors with me, and I handed it to her. For a moment, she was speechless. Then the emotion hit.
She thanked me repeatedly. She was overwhelmed, not because of the medication itself, but because someone understood exactly what she had just gone through. I told her that I simply wanted her to be safe and to have access to the life-saving medication she needed until her prescription could be filled.
After thanking me again, she left the pharmacy. A few minutes later, as I walked outside, I noticed she and her husband were still in the parking lot talking. While sitting in his car, her husband thanked me personally. I told him that while I was grateful I could help, the real hero was him.

When his wife needed him most, he acted. He didn't freeze. He didn't hesitate. He used that second epinephrine auto-injector and helped save her life. We talked about how important it is for people to know where epinephrine is located, how to use it, and to act immediately during anaphylaxis. In an emergency, preparation and action can make all the difference.

Before we parted ways, I wished them both well and reminded them to always carry two epinephrine devices. When anaphylaxis strikes, use epinephrine first and use it fast. As I drove home, I couldn't stop thinking about the encounter.

Years ago, I would have given anything for someone to have been there for Elijah to save his life. Sometimes advocacy happens in legislative chambers. Sometimes it happens at community events. And sometimes it happens unexpectedly in the middle of a CVS Pharmacy

For me, it was a reminder that preparedness matters. Education matters. Access matters. And carrying a second epinephrine device can mean the difference between life and death.
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06/08/2026

Another one or two! 👏🏾🎉 Here’s something the Elijah-Alavi Foundation has been working on behind the scenes in NY & MO. 🎉👏🏾

Over the past few years, we’ve worked alongside families, advocates, partner organizations, and legislators to make sure no child is left unprotected during a life-threatening allergic emergency.

💜 In Missouri, Elijah’s Law (HB 2372) has passed, establishing a new standard of protection by requiring licensed childcare providers to implement comprehensive food allergy prevention and emergency response policies, helping ensure children are safer before an emergency happens.
A heartfelt thank you to Representative Emily Weber, Representative Anthony Ealy, and Representative Jim Schulte for your leadership and commitment to protecting Missouri’s children.

💙 In New York, the Elijah’s Law Amendments (S8587A/A9245A) have passed both the Assembly and Senate and are now awaiting the Governor’s signature. These amendments strengthen the original Elijah’s Law by requiring licensed childcare programs to have life-saving epinephrine on-site, trained staff ready to respond, annual training, and clear emergency reporting procedures.

Our sincere gratitude to State Senator Andrew Gounardes Linda B. Rosenthal and Assemblyman Al Taylor for championing these life-saving protections for New York’s children.
When seconds matter, preparation saves lives.

Finally, thank you to every family, advocate, friend, and partner organization who stood beside us and helped make this possible, including Kaléo Pharma O'Donnell & Associates, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) Asthma & Allergy Impact and Rescue - AAIR Center for Food Allergy and Asthma Research, Allergy & Asthma Network Food Allergy Research & Education FOODiversity Just Like You Films, Inc.Food Allergy Nursing Association - FANA, Allergy Advocates NY The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Connection Team, FAACT Allergy Force MenuTrinfo, Erin Darcy Malawerr, Lianne Mandelbaum, Stacey Saiontz Jill Mindlin, Toni MorrisonJo Frost Jen Jobrack Mandi Thayer Kearns Jen Greenstreet Rho Epsilon Sigma NYC Natalie Giorgi Sunshine Foundation bitebrave Lil Mixins Meenal lele, Two Alpha Gals Allergic Living SnackSafely.com Georgina Cornago The Love for Giovanni Foundation page Dr. Amanda Whitehouse, Food Allergy Anxiety Psychologist Seth Tg Robyn Huey Lao Ruben Porras-Sanchez Lori Stokes TV Spectrum Good Morning America People

This progress belongs to all of us. Together, we are building a future where every child has a safer place to learn, play, and grow. 💜💙

06/07/2026

06/06/2026

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06/04/2026

State Senator Andrew Gounardes and Assemblymember Linda B. Rosenthal, thank you for your leadership, compassion, and unwavering commitment to protecting New York’s children. Seeing this legislation pass is a powerful reminder that when we work together, we can turn tragedy into meaningful change.

We are also deeply grateful to every advocate, family, organization, medical professional, and community partner who stood beside us and helped make this possible. Your voices, testimony, support, and dedication have brought us to this moment.

This victory belongs to all of us and, most importantly, to the children and families who will be safer because of it. Thank you for believing that every child deserves a safe place to learn, grow, and simply be a kid. 💙🙏🏾🥹

Anaphylaxis can be terrifying and deadly, especially for kids.

As we expand childcare access for New York families, we need to ensure childcare centers are safe and accessible for all children. But these spaces can be tough for kids with allergies: they’re often where kids are first exposed to new foods, and children may be too young to advocate for themselves.

That's why I'm so proud my bill with Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal to require life-saving epinephrine in childcare centers just passed the state legislature.

By requiring childcare centers to have epinephrine on hand and to train staff to use it, we can make life safer and less stressful for kids, parents, and providers. Kids have enough on their plate—this bill ensures they’ve got one less thing to worry about when they sit down to eat.

06/04/2026