Dr. Oz Calls Celiac Disease an EPIDEMIC!
Excerpts from the Dec 10 CTV broadcast, featuring Dr. Peter Green, (Celiac Disease Center, Columbia University) and "The View"'s Elisabeth Hasselbeck.
Calgary Chapter in the News!
Former Calgary Chapter president, Cheryl Richmond, office coordinator, Marla Carroll, and Kerry Bennett (Care Bakery) discussed the challenges of living with celiac disease in Fast Forward magazine (Dec 10, 2009). Click the link below to read the article:
It's Not About Picky Eating - Gluten intolerance forces a change in habits
Gluten-Free Children's Christmas Party
This successful event was enjoyed by celiac children aged 0-10, as well as their parents and siblings. Kids enjoyed making crafts and eating gluten free goodies. Many thanks to everyone who donated their time and baking, as well as to the Brentwood Co-Op for providing the venue. Special go out to a certain Jolly Old Elf!
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