Released on: May 21, 2008, 8:12 am

Press Release Author: Julie Springer

Industry: Non Profit

Press Release Summary: The American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED)
announced Tuesday morning the addition of Anne Munoz-Furlong to its board of
directors. Ms. Munoz-Furlong brings with her 17 years experience gained as the
founder, president and CEO of the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network. Eosinophilic
disorders are closely linked to food allergies, often requiring a severely
restricted diet as its long-term treatment.

Press Release Body: The American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED)
announced Tuesday morning the addition of Anne Munoz-Furlong to its board of
directors. Ms. Munoz-Furlong brings with her 17 years experience gained as the
founder, president and CEO of the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network. Eosinophilic
disorders are closely linked to food allergies, often requiring a severely
restricted diet as its long-term treatment.

Munoz-Furlong “has made a difference in all aspects of food allergy: education,
research and legislation,” said Beth Mays, founder and president of APFED. “There is
no part of food allergy that she hasn’t touched and we are delighted and
tremendously honored to have her join our team.” The timing couldn’t be better as
the announcement coincides with National Eosinophil Awareness Week. Eosinophilic
gastrointestinal disorders (EGIDs) are being increasingly recognized. Incidence of
eosinophilic esophagitis (EE), one of the types of EGIDs, has increased rapidly in
recent years with an estimated prevalence of 1 in 2000. As awareness and the
diagnosis rate of eosinophilic disorders increases, the non-profit APFED must also
expand. Ms. Munoz-Furlong is an inspiration to all families managing food allergies.
The APFED team is thrilled to have her on its team to help guide and grow the
organization.” “I am honored to join APFED’s Board of Directors and look forward to
doing all I can to help the organization grow and expand their services to the
thousands of parents and children affected by eosinophilic diseases.” Said Anne
Munoz-Furlong.





Contact:

American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders

Beth Mays 713-498-8216

beth@apfed.org


Web Site: http://www.apfed.org

Contact Details: American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders
3419 Whispering Way Drive
Richmond, TX 77469

Beth Mays 713-498-8216

beth@apfed.org