The First Annual Mid-Hudson Walk for Celiac Disease

I am really excited to participate in the 1st Mid-Hudson Walk for Celiac Disease on May 19th. This part of the Hudson Valley holds a special place in my heart since I am a Marist College alumni and I spent four wonderful years in this area. Details about my participation are still being decided by the planning committee but it looks like I might be at a table for gluten-free bloggers. I will keep you posted. If you are in the area on May 19, please come to this fundraiser and say hello! 

http://www.digestivediseaseny.com/walk-for-celiac/

More than 2 million Americans suffer from Celiac Disease, a digestive disorder that damages the small intestine and interferes with the absorption of nutrients in food.  People who have Celiac Disease cannot tolerate gluten, a protein in wheat, rye and barley.

All proceeds from the Walk for Celiac Disease will benefit the Celiac Disease Foundation, Hudson Valley Chapter and the ongoing research programs of the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University.  This Walk will help educate the greater Mid-Hudson Valley Community about this disease and will, hopefully, make those with Celiac more aware of the education, support and other resources available to them in the Mid-Hudson Valley.

Through diagnosis and dietary education, the Digestive Disease Center of the Hudson Valley dedicates itself to helping people with Celiac feel better and to improving their digestive health and quality of life.

To this end, the Digestive Disease Center has created the Digestive Disease Center Community Fund in an effort to diagnose individuals, to educate patients and clinicians, to advocate for patients and to promote gastrointestinal health in the Mid-Hudson Valley Community.

CHECK-IN: 9 am Highland Walkway Entrance

WALK BEGINS: 10 am @ Highland Entrance of the ‘Walkway over the Hudson’ to Poughkeepsie side and back. Music provided by Q-92 Lite FM.  The Walk will be followed by a Gluten-Free Fair with music, gluten-free food and vendors.

Pre-Registration: $20 (Includes walk, t-shirt and bottle of water)
Late Registration: $25 on Day of Event

http://www.communityfoundationdc.org/page10005650.cfm

If you can't join us for the walk, please consider sending your donation online below or mail your check to the address below. Make check payable to Digestive Disease Center Community Fund:

The Walk for Celiac Disease
Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
80 Washington Street, Suite 201
Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

For more information about the walk, contact Jeanine Agnolet, Event Organizer, 845-249-8554 or e-mail jagnolet@ gmail.com.

http://www.communityfoundationdc.org/page10005650.cfm

Me on the Walkway over the Hudson. Look at that gorgeous view!

 Click here for more information about the Walkway including driving directions.

15th International Celiac Disease Symposium

The 15th International Celiac Disease Symposium is coming to the United States in 2013 and will be hosted by the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center. I think this is a huge honor for the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center and I hope I can attend.

Sunday 22 September to Tuesday 24 September, 2013
Sheraton Chicago Hotel Towers
301 East North Water Street
Chicago, Illinois 60611
USA

The great location of Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers puts you in the heart of the city and offers views of the river and lake. Directly on the riverfront, we are within walking distance of Navy Pier, Millennium Park and Michigan Avenue.


The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center has been selected to host the 15th International Celiac Disease Symposium in 2013. This is a short informational video about the host city Chicago. The video also includes "From Care To Cure," created to highlight the center's mission and activities, especially the path from Care to Cure, and the goal to cure celiac disease in the next 10-15 years.

7th Annual Evening with the Paul Taylor Dance Company to Benefit Celiac Disease Center

SEVENTH ANNUAL EVENING WITH THE PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY

TO BENEFIT CELIAC DISEASE CENTER AT COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY

New York, NY, March 6, 2012 – The New York City Celiac Meetup Group will host the seventh annual Evening with the Paul Taylor Dance Company to benefit the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. The 7pm performance, featuring three masterworks by Paul Taylor – Oh, You Kid!, Beloved Renegade and Brandenburgs – will be preceded by a gluten-free light supper, provided by the Center, for special ticket-holders from 5:45 to 6:45pm in the theater’s Promenade.

“The Celiac Meetup Group is happy to host this fabulous event again after last year’s tremendous success,” said Meetup Group leader Erin Smith. “We’re providing our community with a great evening of dance while benefitting the important work of the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University.” Ms. Smith said that last year’s event drew more than 125 people with celiac disease.

“We are thrilled that the Paul Taylor Dance Company teams with the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University,” said Peter Green, MD, Director of the Center. “The matchless artistry of Mr. Taylor and his dancers is truly inspiring.” Cynthia Beckman of the Center added, “We’re grateful to the Taylor Company not only for helping to raise awareness about celiac disease but for the funds they help raise as well.”

Grandma Rose's Bake Shoppe is donating cupcakes for the dessert portion of the pre-performance reception. 

The series of performances, begun in 2004, was created by Alan Olshan, the Taylor Company’s Director of Marketing and Communications, who has celiac disease.

Oh, You Kid! contains a Coney Island-style revue of vaudeville numbers and a melodrama featuring a damsel in distress. Beloved Renegade depicts the experiences of an artist – “poet of the body and the soul” – described in Walt Whitman’s “Leaves of Grass.” The New York Times called it “the best new choreography of 2008” and hailed Mr. Taylor as “among the great war poets.” Brandenburgs is one of Mr. Taylor’s magnificent collection of works set to music by a master of the baroque, and the dance’s exuberance matches the ferocious energy of Bach’s spirited concertos.

Tickets for the evening are $300, $135, $75 and $25. A portion of each ticket benefits the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University when the buyer mentions promo code CELIAC at the box office (63rd Street and Columbus Avenue); when calling 212.496.0600; or online at www.ptdc.org/tickets. A facility fee of $2 applies to all tickets, and service charges apply to phone and web orders.

The Paul Taylor Dance Company’s 2012 season, its first at Lincoln Center, features 22 dances by Paul Taylor and runs from March 13 through April 1. The March 13 performance is sold out.

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All photos by Jordan Matter.

Intestinal Immune Based Inflammatory Diseases 2 day Symposium for Patients

Title:	Intestinal Immune Based Inflammatory Diseases 2 day Symposium, for patients
Course Director(s):	Peter H.R. Green, M.D. & Ellen J. Scherl, M.D., FACP, AGAF
Dates:	03/02/2012 - 03/03/2012
Location:	Faculty House at Columbia University 64 Morningside Drive (Between 116th and 118th Streets) New York, NY 10027
Course Number:	Med PM 125
Description & Objectives:	Please join us for the first Intestinal Immune Based Inflammatory Diseases 2 day Symposium hosted by the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University and the Jill Roberts Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Cornell University and is sponsored by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University.  This symposium is a separate concurrent program for patients. This gathering will bring an unprecedented opportunity for each of you to help shape the future of intestinal immune based inflammatory diseases by participating in the symposium. Celiac disease is an emerging disease that has increased 5 fold over the last 50 years.  The educational opportunities for individuals involved in the diagnosis and care of people with celiac disease is lacking.  Experts will discuss information about epidemiology, incidence, diagnosis, management as well as reasons for the underdiagnosis and the increased mortality associated with celiac disease. IBD is a continually evolving subspecialty area of gastroenterology.  There is a great need for ongoing educational programs that describe the management classification and use of the increasing number of novel therapies that are being developed for Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s disease.
Accommodation:	Contemporary Travel Inc. is the designated official travel agency for the Intestinal Immune Based Inflammatory Diseases 2 day Symposium this March. They guarantee the lowest airfare at time of booking. Contemporary Travel is holding a block of rooms at the Ink48 Hotel specifically for this conference. They have negotiated a significantly reduced rate for this hotel. The reservation will need to be made through Contemporary Travel to secure the reduced rate. All reservations must be received by January 26, 2012. Ink48 Hotel 653 11th Avenue (11th Avenue and 48th Street) New York, NY 10036 Please contact Gail Weiss or Judy Barth at Contemporary Travel: Gail Weiss: gweiss@contemporarytvl.webmail.com Judy Barth: judyb@contemporarytvl.webmail.com Telephone: 1.866.406.0033
For Additional Information:	Please contact Cynthia Beckman at cb2280@columbia.edu

The patient program is a non-CME program designed for patients and others in the healthcare arena who wish to enhance their knowledge of the most current research and developments in patient care in patients with celiac disease and inflammatory bowel disease.

The Patient Symposium registration type includes access to the Patient Program, breakfast, lunch, exhibit hall and evening receptions.

This registration does NOT include access to the Symposium.

REGISTER on or before Thursday, January 26, 2012, to take advantage of the early discounted registration rate. Registration information must be complete and payment made in full on or before January 26, 2012, to qualify for the early registration rate. The higher/on-site rate will apply to all registration forms received after January 26, 2012. Register early!

Patient Program on or before January 26, 2012 is $95.

Patient Program after January 26, 2012 is $195. 

https://register.columbiacme.org/conference.cgi?rm=view&conference_id=502351


The registration fee includes breakfast, lunch and dinner for both days.  All food is gluten free!

Wildfire Restaurant Gluten-Free Week

Next week, join Wildfire Restaurant for their 2nd Annual Gluten-Free Week benefiting The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center. Be sure to make your reservations today. Space is limited.

"The event features four courses of gluten-free fare with optional wine pairings. Ruth Hayden, Wildfire’s Gluten-Free Resident Expert, will be on hand for Q&A regarding Wildfire’s extensive gluten-free menu, along with our Executive Chefs and a representative from the Center. The event begins with registration and a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m. The event is priced at $55.00 per person without wine pairings, and $70.00 per person with wine pairings, plus tax and gratuity. For each reservation, Wildfire will donate a portion of the proceeds to The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center. For more information or to make a reservation, please call Laura Rosen or Shannon Ryan at (312) 787-9000.

November 7: Oak Brook, IL
November 8: Chicago, IL
November 9: Glenview, IL
November 10: Schaumburg, IL
November 11: Lincolnshire, IL

For those of you in Minnesota, there will be a special dinner for you in Eden Prairie.

"Join Wildfire for their Fall Gluten-Free Dinner with optional wine pairings. Enjoy five courses of completely gluten-free fare, each paired with a wine to complement if you choose. Executive Chef Tom Gladbach will be on hand to discuss the evening's menu and gluten-free cooking tips, as well as a R.O.C.K. representative. The event begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7:00 p.m. The dinner is priced at $45.00 per person without wine pairings and $60.00 per person with wine pairings, plus tax and gratuity. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to R.O.C.K. Twin Cities Chapter. For more information or to make a reservation, please call Debbie Patnode at (952) 914-9100."

Click here for more information about Wildfire Restaurants.

From Care to Cure

Have you seen this video from the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center yet? I really like the way they incorporate graphics, symptoms, and statistics all together into one video about celiac disease. Please share with others!


The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center is one of the nation's premier institutions dedicated to celiac disease diagnosis, treatment, and support. Its programs serve celiac patients, facilitate clinician training and enhanced diagnosis, and drive cutting-edge research. "From Care To Cure" is a short video highlighting the center's mission and activities.

Has Consumer Perception of GF Food Safety Changed Over Time?

The Gluten Intolerance Group & The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center

The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center has partnered with the Gluten Intolerance Group on an exciting initiative to further their understanding of consumer perception of gluten free food safety. If you have 20 minutes to participate and have been diagnosed with celiac disease or gluten intolerance/gluten sensitivity, please complete this food safety survey. They hope to gain valuable information from this study that will identify education and purchasing behaviors within the gluten-free community that would be useful in advancing gluten-free products and dining; and identify education, training, and communication needs between and within the consumers and food manufacturing and food service industries.

To complete the survey, please visit this link and click to accept participation on the first page: http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e4m0yyolgrdqh65j/start

Jump Start Your Gluten-Free Diet!

Check out this free e-book from The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center. I first read about it on Facebook. I plan on reading it while on vacation this week. This book is available on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iBooks and on your computer with iTunes.

Here's more about the book:

The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center is dedicated to raising awareness, increasing diagnosis rates and meeting the needs of people affected by celiac disease nationwide through education, research and advocacy.

Celiac disease, spelled Coeliac outside of North America, is an autoimmune disorder, which means the body “attacks itself”, rather than attacking a foreign substance as in an allergy. The medical treatment for celiac disease consists of strict adherence to a gluten-free diet.

With this guide you will understand the differences between celiac disease, intolerances and allergies. You will learn about the 300-plus signs and symptoms associated with celiac disease, genetic and antibody blood testing, diagnosis and required follow-up testing.

In this guide you will learn what gluten is, where gluten is found and how to avoid gluten. You will also become knowledgeable on how to make healthy food choices while grocery shopping and preparing foods inside your home to manage your gluten free diet.

You will be able to identify gluten free grains, meal options and snacks for safe eating anytime. You will also be able cook gluten free for your family and friends with easy to follow recipes excerpted from the book - Simple, Delicious Solutions for Gluten-Free & Dairy Free Cooking by Sueson Vess from Special Eats.

You will become aware of how to eat gluten free outside your home at social gatherings and school. You will also empower yourself to safely eat in restaurants and while traveling with checklists and recommendations excerpted from the books, ebooks & apps - Let’s Eat Out with Celiac / Coeliac and Food Allergies! by Kim Koeller from GlutenFree Passport. You will also discover the pioneering research initiatives, programs and services offered by the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center.

Here is the link to iTunes.

Welcome to the Kicking4Celiac Board

I am very excited to announce that I am now on the board of the non-profit organization, Kicking4Celiac. Founded in 2011 by Craig Pinto, the Kicking 4 Celiac Foundation is a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that aims to reach out to people affected by Celiac Disease. In doing so, we look to spread positivity, education, and awareness however and wherever we can. The Kicking 4 Celiac Foundation works tirelessly to raise funds through various charitable events, and is excited to continuously work to help improve the lives of those who are affected by this auto-immune disorder. The Kicking 4 Celiac Foundation also offers a scholarship program to college students affected with the Disease, to help off-set costs and expenses of requiring a gluten-free diet. This scholarship program will begin in 2012 and will be offered to well deserving, graduating high school seniors.

I was first "virtually introduced" to Craig last fall when he was kicking his way into the Guinness Book of World Records for kicking 717 field goals in 12 hours for charity. We emailed for over a month and then finally met in person at the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia Gala dinner in October. Craig is quiet and modest but extremely passionate about spreading awareness and raising money for Celiac Disease.

Kicking4Celiac Board Member Sue of GlutenFreeLI, founder Craig Pinto, and Me

As time went by, Craig's foundation began to take roots and grow. He hosted more fundraisers and started doing some really awesome speaking engagements, such as The Believe Symposium on Long Island. The foundation finally became a recognized non-profit organization early this year. I am excited to be a part of this organization especially since I share Craig's passionate for educating people about Celiac Disease and encouraging people to live and thrive with Celiac. As a Guinness Book of World Records record holder, Craig has clearly not let Celiac Disease stop him from doing anything!

On September 29, 2011, Kicking4Celiac its first Golf and Tennis Tournament to benefit the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia. You can learn how to get involved by clicking here.

Thank you Craig for all you have done and continue to do for the Celiac Community.

Click here to donate today! Your donation to the Kicking 4 Celiac Foundation will help help us to develop our mission, which is to raise awareness and education for Celiac Disease, as well as provide various students with scholarships. Funds raised will also continuously help us to develop events that will bring the Celiac Disease community together and provide an outlet for support. We thank you for your support and will continue to work as best we can to serve the Celiac Disease community.

Paul Taylor Dance Company Celiac Fundraiser: One Week Away

The Paul Taylor Dance Company Celiac Disease Center Fundraiser is one week from tonight. This was my first year co-organizing the event and I have to say that it has been a great experience. So many gracious vendors have donated for our event including Glow Gluten Free Cookies, Pala Pizza, Bard's Beer, Foods By George, Celiebo, The Simply Bar, and Lara Bar. In addition, we have sold more than 100 tickets to the show. Tickets are still available, so don't wait any longer and order yours today!

Tickets include the dance performance, a pre-performance reception with gluten-free pizza and beer, as well as a gluten-free gift bag for you to take home. If you are coming to the event, be sure to find me and say hello!

Tickets: $300, $135, $75, and $25. A portion of each ticket benefits the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University if you mention code CDC at the box office or when calling CityTix, or if you enter promo code 6586 when purchasing online.

To order online: http://www.nycitycenter.org/tickets/productionnew.aspx?performanceNumber=5854
Promo Code: 6586

To order by phone: 212.581.1212
Code: CDC

An Evening with Paul Taylor Dance Company to Benefit the Celiac Disease Center

I am thrilled to be part of a wonderful fundraiser this March to benefit the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University. Although I have attended this event for the past two years, this is the first time I am hands-on in the organization. As an organizer, I have helped secure some fantastic donations, spread the word on blogs, Facebook, and Twitter, as well as meet the wonderful dancers of the Paul Taylor Dance Company. Last Friday, I was at the beautiful dance studios on the Lower East Side of Manhattan taking pictures and enjoying a rehearsal. To be that up close and personal with such amazing talent was wonderful. I do hope you join us on Tuesday, March 2nd for this fundraiser and dance performance.

(Left to right) Paul Taylor dancer Michael Trusnovec, Jill Brack of Glow Gluten Free Cookies, dancer James Samson, Edena Barreto of Pala Pizza, dancer Sean Mahoney, Tinsley Meloy of Celiebo, dancer Robert Kleinendorst, George Chookazian of Foods By George and Erin Smith of the New York City Celiac Meetup Group photographed prior to a rehearsal in the new Taylor Studios on the Lower East Side.

Paul Taylor dancer Michael Trusnovec, Erin Smith of Gluten-Free Fun, and dancer Robert Kleinendorst

The New York City Celiac Disease Meetup Group is very excited to host the 6th annual Evening with the Paul Taylor Dance Company on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at 7pm at New York City Center. A pre-performance reception in the theater -- with gluten-free appetizers, pizza, and sweets from Pala Pizza -- begins at 5:45pm.

Gift bags will be given to all reception attendees. The gift bags will contain Glow Gluten Free cookies, brownies from Foods by George and Celiebo gluten-free dining cards in various languages. More exciting donations to be announced.

The program: Company B, Phantasmagoria, and Promethean Fire.

Tickets: $300, $135, $75, and $25. A portion of each ticket benefits the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University if you mention code CDC at the box office or when calling CityTix, or if you enter promo code 6586 when purchasing online.

To order online: http://www.nycitycenter.org/tickets/productionnew.aspx?performanceNumber=5854
Promo Code: 6586

To order by phone: 212.581.1212
Code: CDC

Celiac Disease Center Online Survey

DO YOU HAVE CELIAC DISEASE OR GLUTEN SENSITIVITY?

The Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University is conducting a study on the health and nutrition practices of people with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity. To join the study, we ask that you take a few minutes to fill out a survey. Participation is voluntary and anonymous.

The study is for those 18 years or older only.

The survey can be found via the following link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/K2VZ7ZC

Please do not enter any information that may identify you (such as your name, date of birth, address, or social security number). There is no compensation for participating in this study. If you have any questions about the study, please contact Dr. Tennyson or Dr. Green at 212-305-5590. If you have any questions about your rights as a research subject, please contact the IRB office at 212-305-5883.

The Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center was established within the Department of Medicine at Columbia University in 2001. The Center's mission is to redefine the future of celiac disease and treatment through continuing advances in patient care, research, education and patient advocacy.

The Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University Medical Center is one of a few centers in the United States that provides comprehensive medical care, including nutritional counseling, for adult and pediatric patients with celiac disease. All of the Center's research is directed toward celiac disease clinical, epidemiology, and mechanisms of pathogenesis of celiac disease and patient and physician education

Christina A. Tennyson, M.D.
The Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University
180 Fort Washington Avenue, Suite 936
New York, New York 10032
Phone: (212) 342-4508

Development of Therapies for Celiac Disease Conference

November 18-20, 2010
The Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University

This is a scientific program designed for those interested in the development of non-dietary therapies for celiac disease including physicians, scientists, industry (pharmaceutical, diagnostic, biotechnology and food & agriculture) and investor/venture capitalists. The organizing committee consists of Joseph Murray, Ciaran Kelly, Stefano Guandalini and Peter Green.

You’ll find information about registration, sponsorship, exhibits, sessions, speakers, descriptions of the events and activities, housing and our lineup of evening receptions online at www.celiacdiseasecenter.org.

We invite suggestions for presentations in both poster and oral presentation form for the session concerning pre-clinical studies in the development of therapies for celiac disease. The organizers will choose whether presentations will be included. Email a brief abstract of your proposal to pg11@columbia.edu.

http://www.celiacdiseasecenter.columbia.edu/2010_therapies_conference/

Celiac Disease Center Gala Fundraiser in Pictures

Last night, I was extremely honored to be invited as a guest of the Celiac Disease Center of Columbia University to their 9th Annual Gala Fundraiser. This is their biggest event of the year and it was a wonderful night. I saw so many familiar faces from the Celiac community as well as meeting a lot of new people. I am always surprised by how many people know who I am, but after running the NYC Celiac Disease Meetup group for 4 years I guess my name gets around.

I recently met Jill Brack of Glow Gluten Free Cookies and we instantly hit it off. She is a dynamic person with so much passion behind her product. Both Jill and her daughter Stella have Celiac Disease, so there is a lot of love behind her cookies. Not to mention, she has some awesome packaging. I took him some Snickerdoodles and probably ate three of them on the subway home! Jill was presented with an award last night at the gala and much to my surprise she mentioned me during her speech. I was so honored!

There were so many other great people there last night that all are amazing contributors to the Celiac Disease community. This includes Sue Moller of Suffolk County Celiacs and GlutenFreeLI, documentary filmmaker Susan Cohen, Craig Pinto of Kicking4Celiac, Alan Olshan of Paul Taylor Dance Company, Dr. Peter Green, the dynamic Cynthia Beckman of the Celiac Disease Center, Jill Brack of Glow Gluten Free Cookies, Tinsley Meloy of Celiebo, and on and on.

Thank you to everyone that attended last night's event and for raising so much money for the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University.

Last Call: 9th Annual Gala Fundraiser to Benefit the Celiac Disease Center

There are still seats available! Please join us for our upcoming 9th Annual Gala Fundraiser, for an evening of spectacular gluten-free food and entertainment.


Thursday, October 14, 6:30 pm
Mandarin Oriental, New York
80 Columbus Circle at 60th Street
New York, NY 10023

Cocktails & Silent Auction 6:30 pm
Remarks & Dinner 7:45 PM
All food will be gluten free

If you have not already done so, please return the RSVP card via fax to 212.342.0447 or email cb2280@ columbia.edu.


If you cannot join us, please make a gift online https://giving.columbia.edu/giveonline/?schoolstyle=52707.

9th Annual Gala Fundraiser to Benefit the Celiac Disease Center

Two weeks from tonight is the 9th Annual Gala Fundraiser to benefit the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University. If you haven't purchased your tickets yet, please do so today! See you all there!

The Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University invites you to celebrate 9 years of commitment and dedication to profoundly improving the lives of celiac patients around the globe. Join us for a reception and dinner at Mandarin Oriental, New York in New York City for an evening of spectacular gluten-free food and entertainment.

Honoring:
The Murphy Family
Karen A. Kennedy, MD
Samantha & Brooke Hamroff (CeliacSisters)
Jill Brack, Glow Gluten Free

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2010
MANDARIN ORIENTAL, NEW YORK
80 COLUMBUS CIRCLE AT 60TH STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10023
All food will be gluten-free.

Cocktails & Silent Auction : 6:30 p.m.
Remarks & Dinner : 7:45 p.m. sharp
Music by : Juilliard & The Matthew Rybicki Quartet
Attire : Festive

Silent Auction : Fabulous gifts will be offered through a silent auction, Checks, Amex, Visa and MasterCard will be accepted.

Download invitation here

KICKING 4 CELIAC

UPDATED WITH DATE AND LOCATION

Craig Pinto has become a really active member of the New York and Long Island Celiac community over the past few months. Please read on for his latest endeavor...

"KICKING 4 CELIAC was born out of the desire to show children and adults alike, that living with Celiac Disease will not shut you down physically. On Sunday, October 10th, 2010, at Bethpage High School, arena football kicker, Craig Pinto, will be kicking field goals for 12 straight hours, from 730am-730pm, with two goals in mind. First, he will be attempting to set a world record for most field goals kicked within that time frame, by having to make 500 field goals, from 40 yards out, but Craig's main focus is to raise money and awareness for Celiac Disease.

"With something that has affected me for such a long time, and is so close to my heart, it only makes sense to utilize things I love - kicking and football - to raise money and awareness for my other passion," says Craig. "And that is spreading the word and educating people about Celiac Disease. Kicking footballs for this long seems physically challenging, but so is living with Celiac Disease everyday, and both can be done successfully."

All proceeds will benefit the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University, the only center in the United States that provides comprehensive medical care, including nutrition, for adult and pediatric patients with Celiac Disease.

For more information, or any questions on how to donate or sponsor this event, please visit Craig's website http://www.kicking4celiac.com/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kicking4Celiac/145826295435857
Twitter: http://twitter.com/kicking4celiac

Celiac Disease Awareness Night at Citifield

On Tuesday, May 25th the NY Mets hosted their first, and hopefully annual, Celiac Disease Awareness Night at Citifield. The NY Mets gave their spirit award to Kozy Shack and Randi Albertelli of ROCK-Long Island.

Kozy Shack recently announced that their puddings, flan, and gels are all gluten-free. Before the game, they were even giving out free samples of their gluten-free chocolate and rice pudding in the parking lot. I ate two before I even got in the park. I don't eat pudding a lot, but the chocolate pudding was good. It was also great to see right in front of the Kozy Shack sign the poster announcing Celiac Disease Awareness night and the spirit award recipients, including Kozy Shack.

Raising Our Celiac Kids is a free support group for parents, families and friends of kids on the gluten-free diet for any reason including celiac disease, gluten intolerance, autism, ADD/ADHD, allergies, dermatitis herpetiformis, or personal preference. Their meetings are held in Plainview, NY. Randi had coordinated with Citifield so that a portion of the proceeds from our group sales tickets would go towards the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University. The NYC Celiac Disease Meetup Group sold 74 tickets for this event! This was our largest meetup event ever!

Although the fundraiser and the first annual Celiac Disease Awareness night was more than exciting, it was the gluten-free concession stand that made everyone quite excited. One of our group members had called ahead to tell the stadium that to prepare for a large demand of gluten-free food, but they were really unprepared. The lines for the gluten-free food were longer than other concession stands in the area. Everyone was so excited at the opportunity to eat "normal" food at the ballpark.

I waited until about the 4th inning to go down and enjoy some gluten-free food when I knew the lines wouldn't be so long. I am a rare gluten-free beer drinker, but I bought two Redbridge beers just because I could! For dinner, I got sausage and peppers on a gluten-free hero roll. I was super excited!! The concession stand also sold hotddogs and hamburgers on gluten-free buns. The bread products all come from The Grainless Baker. My friend Dean and I always go to games and I usually end up eating peanuts and Carvel, but this time he laughed as I gorged myself on gluten-free carbs. I was a happy lady.

I love going to Mets games and think Citifield is amazing. This gluten-free concession stand only reinforces my NY Mets fan status. I am going to another game on June 24th and can't wait to enjoy another great night of gluten-free food in the park.

Enjoy the pictures of the first annual Celiac Disease Awareness night at Citifield with the NY Mets below.



1. Rotunda, 2. Celiac Disease Awareness Day at Citifield, 3. Gluten-Free Sponsor: Kozy Shack, 4. Gluten-Free Concession Stand, 5. Gluten-Free Menu, 6. Redbridge Beer, 7. Dinner, 8. Take me out to the ballgame

U of Chicago Spring Flours Tickets on Sale Now!

The Spring Flours Annual Benefit will celebrate the 10 year anniversary of The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center.

It will be the best ever!

More than 30 restaurants are participating and our live and silent auctions are sure to WOW!

What: Spring Flours Annual Benefit
Where:Swissôtel, Chicago
When:Friday, May 14, 2010
Time:7 pm
Cost: $150 per person, open seating;
$1,500 reserved table of 8

Check out all the details and buy tickets now at www.CeliacDisease.net/annual-benefit

For those of you who might want to make a night/weekend of it in the city, you can reserve rooms at the Swissôtel for a discounted rate through 4/14/2010; just mention The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center when making your reservations (312-565-0565).

10 Year Anniversary of The U. of Chicago Celiac Disease Center

Spring Flours Annual Benefit will celebrate the 10 year anniversary of The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center. I would love to go to this event. It sound fantastic. I do have a friend living in Chicago, but I think this would make for a very expensive weekend. For those of you in the Chicago area, ENJOY!

More than 30 restaurants are participating and our live and silent auctions are sure to WOW!
What: Spring Flours Annual Benefit
Where: Swissôtel, Chicago
When: Friday, May 14, 2010
Time: 7 pm
Cost: $150 per person, open seating;
$1,500 reserved table of 8

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Sponsors including:
Bard's Tale Beer
Gluten-Free Grocery
Glutino
Frances Streit Foundation
Ian's
Whole Foods Market
Zurich

Participating restaurants* include:
Ben Pao
Bistro 110
The City Park Grill
Cooper's Hawk Wintery & Restaurant
Da Luciano Restaurant
Deerfields Bakery
Fogo de Chao
Francesca's Tavola
Kendall College
L & J Popcorn
Maggiano's Chicago
Marcello's A Father & Son Restaurant
Mon Ami Gabi & Cafe Babareeba
Pear Tree Catering
PF CHang's China Bistro
Pinstripes
RL
Rose's Wheat Free Bakery
Roy's
Shaw's Crab House
Smokin' T's Bar-b-que
Swirlz Cupcakes
Tavern at the Park
Wildfire
Zed 451

*list subject to change

Live auction items
One week in a Lake View Getaway Home in Michigan
White Sox vs. Cubs Tickets
Disney World Trip and 100K Miles Airline Voucher
Dinner for 10 at Cooper's Hawk Winery and Restaurant
California Vacation Package
Dinner for Six with Wine Pairings at Jordan's
Sonoma Valley Getaway
"Dancing with the Stars" and 50K Miles Airline Vouchers
Door County Vacation

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