***Media Advisory***

Three-year-old Elijah Silvera went into anaphylaxis shock and died after being served a grilled cheese sandwich at his child care program in 2017, even though the program had been notified of his food allergy. His, in partnership with then-Senator Brian Benjamin and Assembly Member Al Taylor, developed legislation to prevent such tragedies in the future.

The legislation was signed into law in September of 2019 and is now been fully implemented, requiring all New York State Office of Children and Family Services licensed and registered child care programs to have an anaphylaxis plan. The state is also offering providers free auto injectors and training on how to use them.

Thomas Silvera, Elijah’s father, will speak and will demonstrate how to use an AUVI-Q epinephrine auto injector pen at the event.

                         When:             Thursday, October 7

                                                11:00 a.m.

                        Where:            Learning Together Day Care Center

                                                228 Ward Street

                                                Montgomery, New York

Attendees are required to wear masks.