The Natasha Allergy Research Foundation was founded in 2019 by Tanya and Nadim Ednan-Laperouse after their daughter Natasha died aged 15 from a severe allergic reaction to sesame.
Through campaigning, education and research, the charity’s mission is to #MakeAllergyHistory, in particular food allergy and improve the lives of the millions of people in the UK with food allergies. The couple have both been awarded OBEs for their work around food allergy.
Helen Milligan-Smith, president and chief executive of Aramark UK, said: “We place the utmost importance on allergen awareness and food safety. We’re committed to supporting this critical cause to contribute to a future where everyone can enjoy meals with confidence and peace of mind.”
The Natasha Foundation is the only allergy charity dedicated to medical research. It wants to understand what is causing the dramatic rise in allergic disease - and develop ways to prevent, treat and ultimately eradicate it, creating a world that is safe for everyone.
Tanya Ednan-Laperouse OBE, added: “The unprecedented rise in allergic disease over the last 30 years means there has never been a more important time to understand what is fuelling the global allergy epidemic. So many people today are living with a food allergy, including one in 13 schoolchildren.
“We are delighted that Aramark UK is joining us in our mission to #MakeAllergyHistory. Its support is funding the important work we are doing to raise awareness of food allergies and carry out new scientific research.”