Archive for the ‘Support Groups’ 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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January 13th, 2012 by John Libonati
Join the CSA Cleveland Celiac Association for Their Annual Bread Making Contest!
When: Sunday – January 15th 2:00- 4:30 pm
Where: Mustard Seed Market 6025 Kruse Drive Solon, Ohio
Please note this is a new location for this special meeting.
We will be meeting upstairs in the banquet room.
Click here for directions
RSVP to Cindy: glutenfree1@yahoo.com
Annual Gluten-free Bread Baking Contest Meeting
Most people agree that good bread is the one thing they miss after being diagnosed with celiac disease. The Greater Cleveland Celiac Association would like to make that a thing of the (more…)
Tags: Contest, CSA Cleveland, Events
Category: Contests & Giveaways, Events, Ohio
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August 16th, 2011 by Josh Ecker
It’s always great when people proactively celebrate and educate others about the gluten free life, and that’s exactly what Penn State’s Celiac Support Group is doing with its 2011 Food Faire. It’s sure to be a good time with lots of food – if you’re going to be around central Pennsylvania, check it out and tell us about all the fun! Below is some information on the Food Faire from Heidi Watson, president of the Celiac Support Group.
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Information for Attendees:
This year, for the first time ever, local Celiacs and residents of central PA will be able to attend the Centre Area Gluten Free Food Faire to learn about products and services for individuals with celiac disease/gluten intolerance and we anticipate a great turnout! The State College Celiac Support Group is sponsoring a food expo, so it will also be a terrific chance to try new (more…)
Tags: Events, Gluten free, Penn State, Pennsylvania, Support Groups
Category: Events, Gluten free, Pennsylvania
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May 27th, 2011 by John Libonati
Photo: The Joplin Globe, Roger Nomer
People with celiac disease in Joplin, MO need our help!
The following message was posted by Barbara Hicks, leader of the Tri Lakes Celiac Support Group in Kimberling, MO. Contact Barbara to find out how you can get involved.
Hi Everyone,
I am sure that by now you have heard about the tornado that hit Joplin. It took out a major portion of the town including the two major grocery stores where celiacs (more…)
Tags: Emergency, Joplin, Missouri, Tornado
Category: Celiac disease, Missouri, News
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April 22nd, 2011 by Jen Cafferty
Cooking classes, kids area and samples galore; Sessions for professionals, too
CHICAGO, Apr. 8, 2011 – To spare those on special diets another day of hockey-puck provisions, the Gluten & Allergen Free Expo (www.gfafexpo.com), April 29 through May 1, is bringing the nation’s leading chefs, best-selling cookbook authors, and highly regarded nutrition and health experts to Chicagoland to help people learn how to prepare healthy, tasty meals and baked goods without gluten and some of the most common allergens.
Open to the general public, the event features separate full-day sessions of (more…)
Tags: Chicago, Events, Gluten free events
Category: Events, Illinois
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April 11th, 2011 by John Libonati
Brandy Wendler, the new Mrs. Alaska, has celiac disease.
April 8, 2011, Anchorage, Alaska: Brandy Wendler, wife of JohnRoss Wendler, pilot officer of Elmendorf Air Force Base who is serving in Japan’s relief effort, was crowned Mrs. Alaska United States 2011 in front of a packed auditorium at the Wilda Marston Theatre in Anchorage on Saturday, April 2nd, 2011.
Although the Mrs. Alaska pageant was Mrs. Wendler’s first time competing in a pageant, her passion for speaking about Celiac disease, a disease Mrs. Wendler was diagnosed with 3 years ago, stole the hearts of the judges and the entire audience.
Mrs. Alaska United States is a prestigious and elite title, which requires each contestant to choose a (more…)
Tags: Alaska, Anchorage, Celiac disease, Mrs. Alaska, News, Support Groups
Category: Alaska, Celebrities, Celiac disease, News
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February 25th, 2011 by John Libonati
The Celiac Disease Resource, Inc., (TCDRI) is a non-profit organization founded in 1995 and incorporated in 1999. Our organization is dedicated to providing educational information to the general public by regular meetings, special events, printed literature, telephone and e-mail support.
Contact Information:
www.CeliacResource.org
UpstateCeliacs@yahoo.com
P.O. Box 621, Glenmont, NY 12077 – 518-461-7065
Tags: New York, Resources, Support Groups
Category: New York, Support Groups
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February 22nd, 2011 by John Libonati
We are a group from St. Mary’s County, Maryland.
We meet at St Mary’s Hospital in Leonardtown, MD.
Our leader is Teresa A. Andrasik, RNC and we meet on the first Thursday of each month from 7-9pm in the St. Mary’s Hospital.
We are a group of people who have Celiac Disease, gluten sensitivities, and food allergies.
Contact information:
Teresa A. Andrasik, RNC – tandrasik@md.metrocast.net
Tags: Maryland, Resources, Support Groups
Category: Maryland, Support Groups
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February 10th, 2011 by John Libonati
Knoxville support group for children and adults with celiac disease to host 3rd annual Gluten Free Vendor Fair
Celi-ACT, a support group for families with one or more members affected by gluten intolerance, is hosting its 3rd annual Gluten Free Vendor Fair on Saturday, March 12, 2011 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m at a new location in the Jacobs Building at Chilhowee Park & Exposition Center in Knoxville.
The event has grown substantially since it was first held in 2009 and is now one of the largest gluten-free events in North America. More than (more…)
Tags: Knoxville, Support Groups, Tennessee, Vendor fair
Category: Events, Support Groups, Tennessee
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Meetings are located at 3801 Old Seward Highway Anchorage, AK 99503. My website is 
