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What is Celiac Disease?
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder triggered by the consumption of gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Three million Americans have celiac disease, yet 95% of those who have it are undiagnosed.
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Gluten-Free Pantry Raid
Enter to win a gluten-free pantry makeover - It'll make cooking at home simpler and safer!
This May, make a donation of $20 or more to NFCA and you’ll be entered to win a Gluten-Free Pantry Makeover. The grand prize winner will get a special in-home visit from our gluten-free expert, armed with a slew of gluten-free products and some handy tools, to create a fully stocked and well-organized kitchen.
Sponsored in part by Cabot Creamery
Blogger Campaign: 5 Ways to Keep It Simple and Safe
Simple tips for every stage of your gluten-free journey, from newly diagnosed to veterans.
Our Celiac Awareness Month blogger campaign is back. This year, our guest bloggers are offering 4 weeks of advice, from baking with gluten-free mixes to starting your own gluten sensitive dining group.
Guests blogs will be posted on Celiac Central: Bits & Bites Monday-Friday, with a different focus each day of the week.
Here's the run down:
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Monday - Cooking/Baking Gluten-Free
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Tuesday - Nutrition/Wellness
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Wednesday - Raising a Gluten-Free Kid
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Thursday - Dining Out Gluten-Free
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Friday - NFCA Resources You Should Know About
See the list of guest bloggers on our staff blog: Celiac Central: Bits and Bites
Events
State of the Union: Live Chat with Experts on Gluten-Related Disorders
Top experts break down the latest research into simple terms and need-to-know pointers.
When: Thursday, May 3, 2012
Time: 2 p.m. ET/11 a.m. PT
Where: Your computer
Register: Visit the Event Page
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Sponsored Promotions
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DeBoles® Gluten-Free Pasta Party
Rediscover the simple pleasure of a pasta night with the family.
Make your Celiac Awareness Month celebration complete with a pasta party! A gluten-free one, to be precise. Visit NFCA’s Facebook page starting May 1 and click on the DeBoles Gluten-Free Pasta Party album (it’s under Photos). Leave a comment on one of the photos and you’ll be entered to win one of 5 giveaways. Each winner will receive 3 boxes of DeBoles Gluten-Free Pasta, courtesy of The Hain Celestial Group, Inc.
Visit NFCA on Facebook
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Rudi’s Spread the Bread
Get a dollar, give a dollar. Simple as that.
Rudi’s coupon campaign is back, but this time you get to choose who benefits. Download a coupon to get $1 off Rudi’s Gluten-Free Bread and they’ll donate $1 to a celiac disease organization of your choice – including NFCA!
Visit Rudi's Gluten-Free Bakery on Facebook
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GoMacro Bars
A simple code turns your purchase into a contribution.
GoMacro is offering this Celiac Awareness Month special: Order 1 case of any flavor of MacroBars and their stainless steel water bottle for $49.95 ($55.30 value) and 10% will be donated to NFCA. Enter NFCA10 as the coupon code.
Visit GoMacro.com
Press
The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness has experienced speakers on staff ready to share their expertise in celiac disease and the gluten-free lifestyle.
Contact Karen Parziale at karen@celiaccentral.org to arrange an interview with one of our experts.
Topic areas include, but are not limited to:
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Celiac disease and gluten-free diet overview
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Barriers to diagnosis
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Personal experiences with celiac disease
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Gluten-free dining and food safety
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Growth of gluten-free market
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