Step Up 4 Celiac
We're making TRACKS FOR CELIAC and stepping Up for celiac disease.
Help us make a difference in the lives of 1 in 100 Canadians who are at risk or suffer from this life-long autoimmune condition that has no cure.
Join some of our team in person on Sunday, October 24th at 9:30am as we walk a portion of the Great Trail (formerly Trans Canada Trail) - from The Davis Family Farm (Mountainview Rd) to the hamlet of Caledon East, Ontario and back to support Canadians living with celiac disease, a genetic autoimmune disease. We'll be collecting non-perishable gluten-free food for CCA's Save Me for Gluten Free initiative to help address food insecurity in our community.
Help us reach our $5,000 team goal. Funds will help the Canadian Celiac Association deliver new quality of life research, advocacy for safe gluten-free food and educational programs and support services.
We'll see you on the trail!
Melissa Secord (Team Captain and National Executive Director)
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.
Team members
Click on one of our team members below to make a donation.
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Melissa Secord
Raised: $2,675.00
Team captain
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Jennifer Stebbing
Raised: $2,625.00
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Doris Foster
Raised: $650.00
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Brian Secord
Raised: $275.00
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Dayna Weiten
Raised: $100.00
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 12 | Anonymous | $100.00 |
| Oct 12 | Deborah Doucette | $25.00 |
| Oct 11 | Anonymous | $25.00 |
| Oct 09 | Luke & Darlene | $25.00 |
| Oct 09 | Jackie Neumann | $25.00 |
| Oct 04 | Uzair Jalil | $50.00 |
| Sep 28 | A Cooper | $100.00 |
| Sep 22 | Dayna Weiten | Undisclosed amount |
| Aug 31 | Doris Foster | $100.00 |
| Jun 23 | Melissa Secord | Undisclosed amount |
