Gluten Intolerance Group® of Middle Georgia
Contact:
Theresa Vick, Co Manager
phone: (478) 320-9338
Charleen Crump, Co Manager
phone: (478) 391-2423
email: gigofmiddlegeorgia@yahoo.com
About Middle Georgia GIG
The Middle Georgia Gluten Intolerance Group® is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our Mission is to provide support to persons with gluten intolerances, including celiac disease, dermatitis herpetiformis and gluten sensitivities so they may live healthier lives.
Whether you have recently been diagnosed or have been living the gluten free lifestyle for many years, you are invited to attend our bi-monthly support group meetings. We gather at All Saints Episcopal Church, 1708 Watson Blvd, Warner Robins, 31093.
2011 Calendar Events
| Month |
Event |
| March 2012 |
Outback Steakhouse
March 12, 6:00 PM
Arkwright Rd, Macon, GA |
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April 2012
|
TBD
April 14, 11:00AM
All Saints Episcopal
Church
1708 Watson Blvd
Warner Robins
|
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May 2012
|
Eating Out TBD
|
June 2012 |
Annual Picnic
June 9, TBD |
CELIAC DISEASE
Celiac disease (CD) is also referred to as gluten sensitive enteropathy (GSE), gluten intolerance, or celiac sprue. It is considered to be the most under-diagnosed common disease today, potentially affecting 1 in every 133 people in the USA. It is a chronic, inherited disease, and if untreated can lead to malnutrition, resulting in numerous secondary disorders. Gluten intolerance is the result of an immune-mediated response to the ingestion of gluten (from wheat, rye and barley) that damages the small intestine. Nutrients then quickly pass through the small intestine, rather than being absorbed.
MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to increase awareness by providing current, accurate, information, and education, as well as support to persons with gluten intolerance diseases, such as celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis, their families, health care professionals and the general public in the Middle Georgia area.
Membership Form
Come eat with us at
Outback Steakhouse
March 12, 6:00PM
Arkwright Rd, Macon, GA
RSVP to Bonnie Allen
478-719-3131
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