NYC Marathon Pledge-a-thon with the NYC Celiac Meetup Group

Join the NYC Celiac Meetup Group as we support the Celiac Disease Foundation Team gluten-free™ at the 2014 TCS NYC Marathon!

On Sunday, November 2, six amazing athletes will be running for CDF Team gluten-free™ to help promote awareness for celiac disease and non-celiac disease gluten sensitivity. The NYC Celiac Meetup Group is hosting an online pledge-a-thon to help raise money for CDF Team gluten-free™. This is not an in-person event. Please support this year’s CDF Team gluten-free™ runners at the 2014 TCS NYC Marathon.

Your RSVP and donation will go directly to CDF Team gluten-free™. Everyone donating $25.00 through this page will receive a T-shirt. To donate $25.00, please RSVP here and pay on this event page using PayPal.

Click here to learn more and to donate on the NYC Celiac Meetup Page.

Join Team Gluten-Free at the 2014 TCS New York City Marathon

Marathon runners are awe-inspiring. As someone who hates running, I give anyone running any distance major kudos. Those who run marathons just astonish me. 26.2 miles is FAR! I've ridden my bike that far but I cannot imagine running for hours upon hours and mile after mile. 

I am happy to announce a 2014 Team Gluten-Free for the TCS New York City Marathon. Team Gluten-Free has had strong representation in fundraising races across the globe and now is your chance to join them! The Celiac Disease Foundation has 5 bibs available for runners interested in participating in this year's marathon. In order to join the team, you need to commit to raising $3,500 for Team Gluten-Free.

Here is some additional information from the Celiac.org website:

The premier event of New York Road Runners, the TCS New York City Marathon is one of the world’s great road races, drawing more than 100,000 applicants annually. 

The race attracts many world-class professional athletes, not only for the more than $600,000 in prize money, but also for the chance to excel in the media capital of the world before two million cheering spectators and 315 million worldwide television viewers. As any one of the more than 700,000 past participants will attest, crossing the finish line in Central Park is one of the great thrills of a lifetime. 

Join Team Gluten-Free at the 2014 TCS New York City Marathon 

We have FIVE  Charity Bibs available for the TCS NYC Marathon. If you are qualified for this premiere road race, ONE of these bibs may have your name on it.
It’s as easy as 1 – 2 – 3! 

1. Commit to raise a minimum of $3,500 for Team Gluten-Free
2. Claim your bib and register for the TCS NYC Marathon as an invited member of Celiac Disease Foundation Team Gluten-Free
3. START FUNDRAISING – we help you set up your own fundraising page

Runners also receive training and fundraising tips and schedules. The money raised by Team Gluten-Free participants funds Celiac Disease Foundation’s education, advocacy and research programs. Team Gluten-Free is Celiac Disease Foundation’s community-based fundraising program for athletes and non-athletes alike. 

To claim your bib, email us at tgf@celiac.org by Friday, May 23, 2014.

Team Gluten-Free NYC 2013 Marathon Pledge-a-thon

For the second year in a row, the NYC Celiac Meetup group is hosting a virtual pledge-a-thon for Team Gluten-Free runners in the NYC Marathon. Sadly, last year's marathon was cancelled due to the devastating Hurricane Sandy, but fingers crossed that this year we are storm free. Read on for more information about CDF, Team Gluten-Free runners, and how to donate (and get a t-shirt!)

Join CDF Team gluten-free™ at the 2013 ING NYC Marathon and help raise more money than ever before! On Sunday, November 3, five amazing athletes will be running for CDF Team gluten-free™ to help promote awareness for celiac disease and non-celiac disease gluten sensitivity. This online pledge-a-thon is to help raise money for CDF Team gluten-free™. This is not an in-person event.

Please support this year’s CDF Team gluten-free™ runners at the 2013 ING NYC Marathon. Your RSVP and donation will go directly to CDF Team gluten-free™. Everyone donating $25.00 through this page will receive a T-shirt of your choice.

To donate $25.00, please RSVP here and pay on the event page using PayPal. All $25 donations and RSVPs on this page will get a t-shirt or tank.

For a limited time, you will get TWO t-shirts with your $25.00 donation! Don't delay! 

Meet the Runners:
Todd Resnick
Jeff Samz
Kris Solem
Lee McLoughlin
David Goldman

Wear your shirt with pride on November 3 when CDF Team gluten-free™ runs through the streets of New York City and cheer on the runners!

  

Since its inception in 1990, Celiac Disease Foundation has been at the forefront of celiac disease education, information, awareness, advocacy and support services. Charting a territory not ventured by any other official celiac disease organization, CDF was instrumental in bringing attention to the disease at a time when the word celiac, much less knowledge about it, was far from most people's consciousness. In the two decades since opening its doors, CDF stands as the "go to" resource organization for anything and everything celiac.

CDF Team gluten-free™ is a fundraising program that provides a simple way for athletes and non-athletes alike to raise awareness and funds for celiac disease and non-celiac disease gluten sensitivity. Fundraising efforts may include any event from marathons to triathlons, or even bar mitzvahs, wedding favors and virtual fundraisers! The money raised by CDF Team gluten-free™ participants goes directly towards summer camp scholarships for children on the gluten-free diet as well as celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity research, support and awareness programs. CDF Team gluten-free™ is the fundraising arm of Celiac Disease Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, public benefit corporation. Visit the website for more information.

Please remember, if you would like a t-shirt you must make your $25 donation through this Meetup event page by RSVPing YES. Once you have made this $25 donation, I will contact you for your mailing address and t-shirt size.

Any donation helps CDF Team gluten-free™ and Celiac Disease Foundation. 
Thank you in advance!

If you would like to donate less than $25.00 to CDF Team gluten-free™ please do so using this link: http://www.crowdrise.com/tgfNYCrun

Team Gluten-Free NYC 2012 Marathon Pledge-a-thon

My NYC Celiac Meetup group is having a virtual fundraiser. Read on for more details. Please email me if you have any questions.

Join Team Gluten-Free at the 2012 ING NYC Marathon and help raise more money than ever before. On Sunday November 5th, five athletes will be running for Team Gluten-Free to help promote Celiac and gluten-free awareness. This online pledge-a-thon is to help raise money for Team Gluten-Free. 

Please support the runners on this year's Team Gluten-Free at the 2012 NYC ING Marathon. Your RSVP and donation will go directly to Team Gluten-Free.

You have two ways to donate:

1. If you would like to donate $24.99 or less, please do so using this link: http://www.crowdrise.com/teamgf2012
2. If you would like to donate $25.00, please RSVP on the NYC Celiac Disease Meetup event page using PayPal. All $25 donations and RSVPs on this page will get a t-shirt.

Meet the runners:

Kimberly Woody

Tinsley Meloy

Josh Schieffer

Ashley Herriman

Kelly Williamson

Since its inception in 1990, Celiac Disease Foundation has been at the forefront of Celiac disease education, information, awareness, advocacy and support services to both the lay as well as the health professional communities. Charting a territory not ventured by any other official Celiac disease organization, CDF was instrumental in bringing attention to the disease at a time when the word Celiac, much less knowledge about it, was far from most people's consciousness. In the two decades since, CDF stands as the "go to" resource organization for anything and everything Celiac.

CDF Team Gluten-Free™ is a fundraising program that provides a simple way for athletes and non-athletes alike to raise awareness and funds for celiac disease and non-celiac disease gluten sensitivity. Fundraising efforts may include any event from marathons to triathlons, or even bar mitzvahs, wedding favors and virtual fundraisers! The money raised by CDF Team Gluten-Free™ participants goes directly towards summer camp scholarships for children on the gluten-free diet as well as celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity research, support and awareness programs. CDF Team Gluten-Free™ is a fundraising arm of the Celiac Disease Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, public benefit corporation. Visit the website for more information.

Please remember, if you would like a t-shirt you must make your $25 donation through the Meetup event page by RSVPing YES. Once you have made this $25 donation, I will contact you for your mailing address and t-shirt size.

Any donation helps Team Gluten-Free and the Celiac Disease Foundation. Thank you in advance! 

Any question, please email email me at gfreefun @ gmail .com 

Gluten-Free Summer Campership Fundraising Extravaganza

I got this email from my friend Josh, of GFreek.com, last week. When I read that he was trying to raise money for gluten-free campers I jumped at the opportunity to share this information. Please read on to learn about Josh's partnership with Team Gluten-Free for the Campership Fundraising Extravaganza!

Who: The Celiac Disease Foundation is a non-profit, public benefit corporation dedicated to providing services and support regarding Celiac Disease and Dermatitis Herpetiformis, through programs of awareness, education, advocacy and research.

Team Gluten-Free is a fundraising program that provides a simple way for runners, walkers, cyclists and triathletes to raise awareness and funds for celiac disease. The money raised by Team Gluten-Free™ participants goes directly towards summer camp scholarships for children on the gluten-free diet as well as celiac disease research, support and awareness programs. Team Gluten-Free™ is a fundraising arm of the Celiac Disease Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, public benefit corporation dedicated to the education of patients, families and health care professionals.

GFreek.com connects the gluten-free community with the best gluten-free products, services and organizations through the Annual Gluten-Free Awards and their Podcast  The G-Freek Show.

What: To raise awareness and money;  Josh Schieffer from Gfreek.com will be participating in three races for Team Gluten-Free this fall.  October 20th is the Beach to Battleship Ironman distance Triathlon; A 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride and a full 26.2 mile marathon.  On November 4th,  four other runners and Josh will run the New York City Marathon.  And finally the following weekend, November 11th  Josh will run the Charlotte Marathon. 


To help raise funds, some of the best gluten free companies are providing rewards for  financial donors.  Rewards will start at $10.00 donations and climb all the way to $1,000.00.  The rewards will vary from time to time as companies adjust and add products.  Stay up to date with the current rewards at http://www.gfreek.com/Charity_Running.html

Why:A child on the gluten-free diet may have difficulty at a mainstream camp, but shouldn't miss out on the experience. There are several camps across the country that offer celiac children everything from boating, canoeing, swimming, arts and crafts, low and high ropes challenge courses, adventure programming, field events and team work. Most importantly, all meals are gluten-free, including campfire treats and barbecues. Team Gluten-Free™ is proud to provide camp scholarships or “camperships” to celiac children each summer.

Children all over the country will have an opportunity to create lifelong memories because you took the time to make a difference in their lives.

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