Calling all teens!
Are you between the ages of 13-18 and do you enjoy being creative?
GIG is re-launching TAGS (Teen Advocates with Gluten Sensitivity) and we need your help!
Design a tabletop educational display for use at health fairs in schools, businesses, community events, etc.
Theme: "Just Like You --- and Gluten Free Too!"
Deadline: May 1, 2012 to receive displays
Chance to win up to $ 250 for the grand prize
The winning displays will be reproduced for use at health and educational events for teens and others for spreading education and awareness.
Three winners will be announced on May 15, 2012.
Click here for the full rules and details:Teen Contest Rules
Click here for the Parental consent form:Parental Consent
TAGS first social event was a success!
We met at Acme Bowling Alley in South Center. It is a huge bowling alley with 24 lanes, pool tables and video games. We went to Midnight bowling and all the lanes had black light. Everyone in white looked awesome under the lights.
Kelsey LeBard hosted this event and made GF brownies and snickerdoodles to share.
Even though most of the kids weren’t the best bowlers they all had a great time!!
Another Company Making a Difference for Celiac Disease and gluten intolerances!
Uno's now serves gluten-free pizzas at certain locations. Call the one nearest you and find out if they are involved!
The American Celiac Disease Alliance
www.americanceliac.org
Make A Difference In May And Everyday
Throughout the world, and in states and localities across the United States, May is recognized as Celiac Disease Awareness Month, events and activities are held to raise awareness about the world’s most common genetic disorder.
In the United States, it can take up to 7 years for an adult to be properly diagnosed. Why? The symptoms mirror many other conditions and physicians are not trained to look for the disease. Delays in diagnosis can place the individual at increased risk for chronic long-term health problems, including other autoimmune disorders.
Celiac Disease in Perspective
3 million - Estimated number of Americans with celiac disease (1 in 133).
500,000 - Number of Americans with either Crohn’s disease or Parkinson’s disease.
95% - Percentage of Americans which remain undiagnosed.
7 years - Average time for an individual in the U.S. to be diagnosed with celiac disease.
6 months - Average time it takes an individual in Italy to be diagnosed.
50% - Men diagnosed with celiac disease whose primary symptom was iron deficiency anemia.
$6.00 - The average cost of a loaf of gluten-free bread.
1 minute - The time it takes to ASK Congress to:
- Increase funding for celiac research;
- Increase funding for students with medically prescribed diets;
- Require prescription drugs to be labeled for known food allergens; and
HELP INCREASE AWARENESS ABOUT CELIAC DISEASE.
Go to www.americanceliac.org/advocacy.htm
2009 American Celiac Disease Alliance