Archive for the ‘Events’ Category
April 11th, 2012 by John Libonati
Brandy Wendler Mrs. Alaska International 2012
Anchorage, Alaska: Brandy Wendler is a familiar face in the gluten-free world. Just over a year ago, she captured our hearts when she won her first Mrs. Alaska title. Since then, she has been pursuing her goal to raise awareness for Celiac Disease and gluten intolerances. She has had the opportunity to travel cross-country making appearances and educating about a disease that affects over 3 million Americans. She has also started her own non-profit organization, A Spoonful of Wellness, and designed gluten-free menus for local restaurants in Anchorage. Brandy was diagnosed with Celiac Disease over 4 years ago and says her goal is to “decrease the number of people who have this disease and don’t know it.”
Recently, Brandy received the opportunity to continue serving the community in a unique way by being elected for a second title, (more…)
Tags: Brandy Wendler, Celiac disease, Mrs. Alaska
Category: Alaska, Events, News
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March 23rd, 2012 by Jennifer Harris
The Gluten Intolerance Group is having their Gluten-Free Health and Wellness Experience at the DoubleTree Hotel in Seattle on June 16th. The Experience combines expert speakers, gluten-free exhibitors, free health screenings and more to help attendees learn how to live a healthy, balanced gluten-free life.
Registration starts at $15 per person and includes admission to all of the events. Topics for the day cover nutrition and health, lifestyle, cooking and exercise. Cholesterol and bone density can be checked and (more…)
Tags: Celiac disease, Events, Gluten free, Gluten intolerance group
Category: Celiac disease, Events, Events, Gluten free, News
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March 20th, 2012 by John Libonati
March 24, 2012 in St. Petersburg, Florida: John Libonati and Cleo Libonati, co-founders of GlutenFreeWorks.com and publishers of Recognizing Celiac Disease, will be speaking at the Florida West Coast Support Group’s Expo – “Gluten-Free for Life.”
The first ever Gluten-Free for Life Expo will be held in St Petersburg on March 24, 2012 from 11:am to 4:pm at The Coliseum, 535 Forth Avenue N. The Gluten Intolerance Support Group of Largo presents this one-of-a-kind expo to provide information on the Gluten-Free lifestyle. The group’s goal is to increase awareness of Celiac Disease and Gluten–Intolerance and provide education and resources for the Gluten-Free Community.
Cleo Libonati explains the connection between gluten, nutritional deficiencies and health
Cleo Libonati, RN, BSN will be presenting “Identifying and Correcting Nutritional Deficiencies in Celiac Disease.” While many people recognize the need to remove gluten from the diet, the other side of getting well – how to identify and correct nutritional deficiencies – is less understood by patients and professionals alike. Cleo has spoken to medical schools, nurse practitioner associations, dietetic associations and gluten free support groups across the country where her presentation consistently receives rave (more…)
Tags: Celiac disease, Expo, Florida, Gluten free, News
Category: Celiac disease, Events, Events, Gluten free
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March 9th, 2012 by Jennifer Harris
(Editor’s Note: This study is closed.)
I just learned of a new study being conducted by The National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) in Boston, Massachusetts to better understand the attitudes and beliefs of family members of persons with celiac disease.
More information on the study and how you can get involved follows:
Celiac disease occurs in 10% of first-degree family members, such as a parent or sibling, and up to 20% of second-degree family members, such as an aunt, uncle or
Tags: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Celiac disease, National Foundation for Celiac Awareness, NFCA, Research
Category: Celiac disease, Events, News, Research
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February 27th, 2012 by John Libonati
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Tags: Deals, Gluten free, Gluten Free Deals, Specials, Triumph Dining
Category: Events, Gluten free, Gluten Free Deals
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December 19th, 2011 by John Libonati
In the spirit of the giving season, Gluten Free Works is excited to bring to your attention a special fundraiser we are helping promote this week for a great gluten-free cause!
This week only, your gift of just $2 will provide $4 toward scholarships for children to attend a gluten-free summer camp hosted by the Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF) next summer in Southern California.
Gluten-Free Saver has partnered with Van’s Natural Foods to raise money to send children to next summer’s CDF-sponsored summer camp. The summer camp will be held in San Bernardino in Southern California from July 30 to August 3, 2012, and it’s open to all 7-15 year old gluten intolerant and gluten-sensitive children – not just those diagnosed with celiac disease. (more…)
Tags: Camps, Celiac disease foundation, Children, Events, Gluten free, Kids
Category: Camps, Children, Events, Gluten free
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October 19th, 2011 by Kimberly Bouldin
For the 24th year in a row, Nationwide Children’s Hospital will be hosting the Celiac Conference. The conference is a great place to mingle, shop and learn more about Celiac Disease and the gluten-free diet. The conference will take place on Saturday, October 29, 2011 from 7:30 AM until 4:00 PM. There will be separate educational tracks for adults, teens & school-age children.
The Keynote Speakers Will Be:
- Dr. Michelle Pietzak
- Chef Michael Rice
The Agenda: (more…)
Tags: Celiac disease, Columbus, Events, Gluten free events, Nationwide Children's Hospital, Ohio
Category: Celiac disease, Events, News
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May 4th, 2011 by John Libonati
Glutenfreeworks.com, one of the most popular gluten-free websites on the internet, has launched Gluten Free NetWorks, the newest social network for the gluten-free community!
- The newest gluten-free social network on the internet!
Gluten Free NetWorks is celebrating Celiac Awareness Month by giving away hundreds of gluten-free prizes in May. Get in now on this amazing event! (more…)
Category: Celiac disease, Events, Gluten free
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March 29th, 2011 by Jennifer Harris
The Gluten Free/Allergy Free Expo is taking place in Lisle, IL April 29th – May 1st. Jen Cafferty is the founder and director of this event that is the Midwest’s largest gluten-free vendor fair. More than 70 vendors will be on hand to sample their products. The vendor fair also features a designated nut-free area, kids’ activities and performers.
An event this large needs a little help, so they are now accepting applications for volunteers. Volunteers are needed for many positions including: (more…)
Tags: Allergy free, Events, Gluten free, Jen Cafferty
Category: Events, Gluten free
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February 25th, 2011 by John Libonati
PRESS RELEASE: Gluten Free Living Now, LLC.
Gluten Free Living Expo
October 7-9, 2011
10 am to 5 pm daily
Location:
The Fountains
502 Carmel Drive
Carmel, Indiana
Featuring:
Alessio Fasano, M.D., Center for Celiac Research
World’s most well known expert on Celiac Disease
Additional experts will be speaking about the Gluten Free Lifestyle throughout this event. (more…)
Tags: Alessio Fasano, Events, Gluten free event, Gluten free events, Lifestyle
Category: Events
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