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Help Marie raise money

For participating in 2020 Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon & 5K

My Story…

This summer marks the 1st anniversary of my daughter's Celiac Disease diagnosis. When we left the doctor's office that day I felt relieved to have an explanation for her symptoms but I also felt overwhelmed. What does this mama bear do now? The Canadian Celiac Association came to the rescue! We received the Growing up Celiac workbook and we were welcomed into the supportive CCA FB community. When we made our first trip to the grocery store I felt reassured knowing that I could trust the ingredients and the CCA certified labels. As time passed we faced new challenges - how do we avoid cross contamination in our home? How do I support my daughter at social gatherings in an inclusive and safe way? Where can we dine out? The CCA website had the answers. I am so thankful for the Canadian Celiac Association because it has given me the confidence and knowledge needed to best support my daughter's health.

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Join us for this special “fun”-raising experience! Run, walk, donate or volunteer. Together we can fund research and support those who need to follow the gluten-free lifestyle for health.  All you need is a passion for helping people to unite us as a team. "Running Gluten-Free" carries us over the finish line!

By joining us, you'll receive training and fundraising tools, team t-shirts, photos, and great prizes. Raise donations over $200 and we will refund $30 of your registration fee. Set-up a fundraising account and receive a wonderful gift bag from our partners!

Reserve your spot today! Questions contact val_vaartnou@telus.net.

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Aug 20 Anonymous $40.00
Aug 10 Oma Amber I'll walk too Rowan! I'll tell you when I do it <3 $5.00
Aug 10 Gillis Fam $10.00
Aug 10 Mommy and Daddy For Rowan! $10.00
Jul 18 John and Maureen Pineau & family So proud of you, I will be with you in spirit as I had a little fella for 7.5 years who also was diagnosed with this. $115.00
Jul 13 Anonymous $40.00
Jul 13 Steve, Hayley, and Ben $20.00
Jul 13 Nancy Park Good luck Marie! $25.00