Nationwide Events for Celiac Disease

May 1st marks the start of National Celiac Disease Awareness Month!
On Friday, May 6th, the University of Chicago will host its 2011 annual benefit program, Spring Flours. This is an opportunity to contribute to future research within the field of celiac disease, as well as sample gluten-free products from over 30 chefs and bakeries. Though I will not be able to attend this event, I believe that this will greatly benefit the celiac disease community. It it inspiring to see the accomplishments that have been made in celiac disease research by the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center; I eagerly await the future advancements that will be made in this field.
I also wanted to note an event that will be taking place on May 4th in Washington D.C. The American Celiac Disease Alliance will be hosting a gluten-free labeling summit. Though the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) had included plans to determine and finalize the standards for gluten-free labeling, the FDA has yet to do so. As awareness of celiac disease is increasing nationwide, it is crucial to meet with our country's representatives and find a compromise that will benefit the celiac disease community.
Here is the link for the gluten-free labeling summit: http://www.1in133.org/

Upcoming Event: Women's Health and Fitness Expo

Save the date! The Women's Health and Fitness Expo will be held in Kingston, NY, on May 7, 2011.  I was invited to speak at this event, along with fellow  members of the Hudson Valley Celiac Support Group.  I will provide a teenager's perspective of celiac disease, as well as talk about My Kidz Gluten Free  products, and the Celiac Disease and Allergy Awareness Club at Arlington High School.  
Nancy D. Ginter, Director of Operations for the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) will also present at the Women's Expo.  The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness is a non-profit national entity with the goal of spreading general knowledge of celiac disease by exploring the disease through research, screening patients, and by hosting events throughout the country.  I am eager hear  Ms. Ginter speak about the basics of celiac disease from the NFCA's perspective, as well as learn about the new strides that have been made in celiac disease research.  Hope to see you there!
http://www.womenshealthexpo.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=74&Itemid=105