My Story…
As most of you know I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease 8 years ago but was very sick for many many years before that.
The average time it takes for diagnosis is 10 years, I was sick for at least 15 before officially being diagnosed.
Celiac Disease is a hereditary, genetic autoimmune disease that affects about 400,000 people in Canada and can be diagnosed at any age and any stage in life.
CD can lead to malnutrition, bone density loss and Osteoporosis, infertility, dairy intolerance, high risk of cancers, seizures, nervous system disorders including neuropathy. Once you have an autoimmune disorder you are likely to get others.
I am STEPPING UP FOR CELIAC DISEASE on October 19th !
Description
Over 100,000 people with celiac disease or gluten-related disorders rely on Celiac Canada every year, looking for support, education, advocacy help, and the latest information. We help people get access to safe, gluten-free food and a timely diagnosis. We're backed by a medical advisory council and we provide free education so our community can live longer, healthier lives. We're Canada's largest national charitable funder of celiac disease and gluten-disorder research. From the moment someone gets diagnosed, we support them every step of the way. We're all working towards a common goal: to help everyone with celiac disease or a gluten-related disorder get diagnosed and empowered to live their best life.
Sign Up now to participate and raise funds for programs and services for people living with celiac disease in Canada. We need each participant to raise $100 towards our $50,000 goal. Yes, this year please make that commitment to become a part of the fun and success in knowing you stepped up and went the distance! Prizes are available for top fundraisers in each event category.
Please note that the Registration Fees are administration fees and not donated back to Celiac Canada.
Our goal is to have 70 people participate in this event with us. You can help by joining us today.
Please contact gloria.baldwin@celiac.ca if you need more information or support with your fundraiser. I'm happy to help.
Recent donors
Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
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Oct 29 | Nicole Lund | $27.80 |
Aug 29 | Anonymous | $54.63 |