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/