Marilyn’s Message December 2015
You have surely already received emails from Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF) that tell the stories of many in our community who are living with celiac disease. Some of these emails…
Continue ReadingYou have surely already received emails from Celiac Disease Foundation (CDF) that tell the stories of many in our community who are living with celiac disease. Some of these emails…
Continue ReadingBecause the consequences can be so devastating and persistent, accidental exposure to gluten has always been a leading concern of the celiac disease community. I know from personal experience as…
Continue ReadingFor the past 25 years, Celiac Disease Foundation has fought tirelessly for the food industry to provide celiac disease patients, and those with gluten sensitivity, safe, abundant, and affordable dietary…
Continue ReadingIn a rare moment of bipartisan cooperation in Washington, D.C., the landmark 21st Century Cures legislation passed the U.S. House in early July by a vote of 344-77. The bill,…
Continue ReadingI have long supported walks and runs for charitable causes. In fact, before I became CEO of Celiac Disease Foundation, my son Henry and I participated in both the Los…
Continue ReadingRelatively Rare. Relatively Minor. Relatively Easy to Treat. For more than 50 years, the celiac community has been led to believe that the above statements about the disease were true. We…
Continue ReadingEvery day, I talk to people who, like me, live with celiac disease – either personally or as a caregiver for someone they love. Each of their stories, while unique,…
Continue ReadingWe are making progress. I freely admit to you, however, that it isn’t enough. We are not satisfied, but please know that we are in this for the long haul.…
Continue ReadingI cannot stress enough how important your generous commitment is to our ongoing work here at Celiac Disease Foundation. I am pleased to report that we are making real progress…
Continue ReadingI will spare you my righteous indignation (I did not, however, spare my spouse who got an earful yesterday morning). You and I both know that the comedian, Joy Behar,…
Continue ReadingAs we continue our journey toward advancing awareness and understanding of celiac disease, it is crucial that we reflect on health equity and the persistent clinical disparities within our community—so that together we can confront these factors and dismantle barriers hindering access to care and support. Health equity represents the...