The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness truly values its volunteers! Nearly 700 people from all parts of the United States are helping the NFCA raise awareness of celiac disease and the gluten-free diet. Whether they are hosting cupcake parties or distributing the “Do I Have Celiac” brochures, they are the single biggest factor in the success of our national awareness campaign.
Everyday more and more of the 3 million Americans who have celiac disease are learning what the disease is, getting tested for it and getting diagnosed. But our work isn’t even close to complete and we always need more help. After all, 95% of the people who do have celiac are undiagnosed.
Here’s how you can get involved!
Cupcake Parties
Cupcake parties are a fun, easy and yummy way to support NFCA and raise money and awareness for celiac disease! All you have to do is pick a date and Pamela’s Products will send you the party kit. Then invite everyone you know and let the good times roll!
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Community Fundraising
If you like to have fun and raise money for celiac disease awareness at the same time then planning a community fundraising event is the way to go. They are a really good time and a fantastic way to inform a large audience about celiac while raising money. There are tons of events you can host – whether it be an awareness night at your local sports team, a charity concert or a happy hour , you are sure to enjoy raising celiac awareness and money.
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Brochure Distribution
It is part of NFCA’s mission to get those who may have undiagnosed celiac disease tested and diagnosed. Our biggest tool in doing so is our “Do I Have Celiac” brochures, which volunteers have left in thousands of doctors offices, grocery stores and pharmacies across the country.
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Personal Stories
One of the most powerful tools that we have in the fight to raise celiac awareness is the personal story of those with it. These stories tell the public – in a way unlike any other- the impact that celiac disease has on an individual’s life. Tell us yours!
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Gluten-Free Cooking Sprees
Doctors and chefs cooking together? It may sound a little crazy, but that’s what happens at NFCA’s signature event series, the Gluten-Free Cooking Spree, and we need your help to make it happen! We put chefs, doctors and other medical professionals on cooking teams who then compete to make the best gluten-free meal. In the process, they learn all about celiac disease and the gluten-free diet. We need your help to recruit the participants, sell ads, staff the event and much more!
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Appetite for Awareness
Appetite for Awareness is NFCA’s annual major fundraiser and is always a fantastic party! We are looking for Philadelphia-area volunteers who have new and creative ideas to help us plan it! If you are interested in helping us out with this amazing event, please fill out the form below and indicate on it that you are specifically volunteering to help with Appetite for Awareness.
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