The Food Allergy Initiative (FAI) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to finding a cure for food allergies, which affect some 12 million Americans, including 3 million children. Founded in 1998 by concerned parents and grandparents, FAI supports basic and clinical research worldwide; public policies to increase federal funding for research and create safer environments; and education programs to increase awareness and understanding. The world's largest private source of funding for food allergy research, FAI has contributed nearly $72 million toward the fulfillment of its mission. For more information, visit www.faiusa.org, call 212-207-1974, or e-mail info@faiusa.org.