| This is the 1st "Virtual Walk" to raise funds for the Center for Celiac Research (CFCR). To "Walk Virtually", you simply need to: (1) make a donation today by clicking on any of the "donate" buttons, and (2) complete the clues below which may just leave you a little exhausted! |
| <<< Celiac Disease >>> |
| We need your help! Celiac Disease is the most under-diagnosed and unrecognized disease in America. Recent studies have shown that Celiac Disease (CD) affects 1 in 133 Americans and the majority is still not diagnosed. Celiac disease is a genetic disorder affecting children and adults. People with celiac disease are unable to eat foods that contain gluten, which is found in wheat and other grains. In people with celiac disease, gluten sets off an autoimmune reaction that causes the destruction of the villi in the small intestine. They produce antibodies to attack the gluten, but the same antibodies also attack the intestine, causing damage and illness. Untreated celiac disease can be life threatening! Finding the cause of this disease is a priority of the Center For Celiac Research (CFCR). Alessio Fasano, MD, is the Medical Director and a leading expert in the field. It was Dr. Fasano’s study that concluded the prevalence in Americans. In fact, The National Institute of Health (NIH) has recognized celiac disease for the first time as a serious health problem in the United States and estimates almost three million Americans are affected. This is greater than any other disease (second to heart disease)! The average time to diagnosis is 11 years and a new celiac is born every 16 minutes. We greatly appreciate your support in our effort to increase awareness, develop effective treatments and possibly one day we find a cure. |
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| In early 2003, an ad hoc group of 15 leaders in the celiac community came together to A year later, in June 2004, the National Institutes of Health convened a consensus panel on celiac disease. The expert panel noted the lack of a national federation working together to advance education, research and to advocate on behalf of individuals with the disease. Several speakers highlighted the work of the American Celiac Task Force (the predecessor to the ACDA) which was spearheading a grassroots effort to improve the nation's food labeling laws. The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act was signed into law on August 3, 2004, easing much of the guesswork in food shopping for those with celiac disease and food allergies. The unified voice of the community had been heard. With this achievement, the Task Force realized the need for a permanent advocacy organization and elected to a become a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. It represents and advocates on behalf of the entire celiac community -- patients, physicians, researchers, and food manufacturers, and other service providers. |
| Final Clue - Here's a Link to Their Web-Site |
| CFCR has worked long and hard to improve life for celiacs everywhere! For an overview of CFCR's accomplishments. < Read more on CFCR > |
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