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Step Up 4 Celiac
Hi there!
I've signed up for the 5 km virtual Walk, as part of the Scotiabank Waterfront marathon challenge.
I'm passionate about helping Canadians with celiac disease and gluten-related disorders by raising awareness and better access to earlier diagnosis and assistance to adjusting to the gluten-free diet.
Do you know that epidemiological studies have shown that 1 in 100 people are affected by celiac disease and of those only about 85% have been diagnosed. The lives of so mnay people have been adversely affected when their celiac disease went undiagnosed and they developed other medical problems as a result. I speak from personal experience in my own family.
I'm asking you to support me and our Team Quebec CCA Support Group to raise monies for the Canadian Celiac Association (CCA). Your donation has tax benefits as if you donate $25 or more you will receive a tax receipt directly from the CCA , but more importantly you will be helping the gluten-free community. For example we need funds to have a dietitian available to assist the newly-diagnosed, a client support desk, and other programs and services.
Hoping you will support this very worthwhile cause
Margaret Duthie, Team Quebec CCA Support Group Captain
Description
1 in 100 Canadians lives with the burden and potential suffering that comes with celiac disease, a genetic autoimmune disorder that requires them to monitor and manage every morsel of food they consume. Unfortunately, up to 85% of those Canadians are exposed to potentially life-altering long-term health implications if not diagnosed.
Since 1973, the Canadian Celiac Association (CCA) exists to help every Canadian with celiac disease get diagnosed and empowered.
- Research: We are Canada's largest national charitable funder of celiac disease and gluten disorder research
- Education: We provide access to free evidence-based education to help Canadians confirm their diagnosis and support their journey to live longer, healthier lives.
- Support services: From the moment someone is diagnosed, CCA provides one-one-one to group supports along with local mentorship to help someone manage their life-long journey.
- Celiac information: Backed by our world class Professional Advisory Council, we are a leading source of evidence-based resources on all things celiac and gluten free.
- Advocacy: We advocate for patients to increase access to safe, gluten-free food, medication and timely diagnosis.
The CCA is a volunteer-based, federally registered charitable organization with its national office in Mississauga, Ontario. CCA serves people with celiac disease and gluten-related disorders through affiliated chapters across Canada. The CCA is here to help people with celiac disease and gluten disorders to regain power over every aspect of their lives. With increased research incentives powered by our donors, community networking, and mutual supporters, we are regaining power over our disease, our bodies, and our lives. Your support provides advocacy, education, and resources to those with celiac disease and gluten disorders.
Achievements
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29 | Anonymous | $25.00 |
| Sep 19 | Margaret Duthie | $50.00 |
| Sep 19 | Tom Haslam-Jones | $100.00 |
| Sep 19 | Margaret Duthie | $100.00 |
