Celiac Disease Foundation

International Celiac Disease Symposium (ICDS)
2019-09-05 - 2019-09-07
ICDS is the largest international gathering of physicians, dietitians, researchers, and academics in the field of celiac disease, and provides an outstanding forum for sharing and expanding knowledge for promoting education in celiac disease and related disorders.

New York Golf Outing
2019-08-29

AITI Golf Outing Benefiting the Celiac Disease Foundation
2019-07-12 | Deerfield Golf Club & Learning Center, 1201 Saunders, Riverwoods, IL, 60015, United States
Please register here.

Spa Fundraiser
2019-06-15

CDF Gluten-Free Expo
2019-06-08 - 2019-06-09
Sample the best gluten-free food options before they hit stores, leave with a bag full of goodies & coupons, and mingle with others in the gluten-free community. Register online now to avoid the lines and receive a discount!

Levity Live Comedy Club Fundraiser
2019-05-19

Digestive Disease Week (DDW)
2019-05-18 - 2019-05-21
Recognized as one of the top 50 medical meetings by HCEA, Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) is the world’s largest gathering of physicians, researchers and industry in the fields of gastroenterology, hepatology, endoscopy, and gastrointestinal surgery. Come visit us and Children’s National Health System at our booth in the EXPO hall.

2018 TCS NYC Marathon
2018-11-04
This year’s TCS New York City Marathon will take place November 4, 2018. Team Gluten-Free runners from across the country will unite in New York to run the 26.2 miles with one common goal: to accelerate diagnosis, treatments, and a cure for the three million Americans affected by celiac disease.
As a Charity Partner in the 2018 TCS New York City, all of the Celiac Disease Foundation’s bibs have been claimed. If you are already a registered runner in the 2018 TCS New York City Marathon, we invite you to join Team Gluten-Free by creating a Crowdrise Fundraising Page here.
The money raised by Team Gluten-Free participants funds the Celiac Disease Foundation’s research, education, and advocacy programs. On your mark, get set, GO!
Meet Our Runners
Doug Beizer: Since my daughter Matilda was born in 2012, we’ve logged thousands of miles of running with the jog stroller. Some of our best memories are running around Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, around Fort McHenry Park and around Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Our runs range from “Tildy” taking two-hour naps, to non-stop talking over 8-milers. In February 2018, Tildy was diagnosed celiac disease. The diagnosis was both heartbreaking and liberating. Knowing what we are facing is empowering. Still, it is tough on a 5 year old to not be able to eat the same pizza and cake all her friends are enjoying at a birthday party. That said, just weeks on the new diet have been transformative; this is the happiest she’s been in months. Prior to this diagnosis, I was quite ignorant about celiac disease. I didn’t realize how serious it is and how strict the diet must be to treat it effectively. Between raising awareness about the disease and supporting research to treat it, the Celiac Disease Foundation has already proven to be a powerful ally as we start this journey. I am honored to be a part of Team Gluten-Free and am excited to support it doing something Tildy and I love. Help Doug reach his goal!
Erin Shackelford: I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2009, the same year I was heading into my freshman year of college. But, there’s no doubt celiac disease has had an impact on my life far before I was diagnosed. I grew up with constant headaches, among other issues including anemia, and it took a long time to find the reason why. I’ve played sports and have had a love for running most of my life. Once I got diagnosed with celiac disease, I slowly gained back the 10 lbs I had lost and took two minutes off my timed mile. Being a two-sport athlete in college, celiac disease made my life challenging. It was difficult to find things to eat when the teams were on the road, and I felt like a huge pain having my coaches and teammates go out of their way to make sure I was fed. Celiac disease affects half of my extended family, as well as my Dad and Brother in my immediate family. I am running for the Celiac Disease Foundation in the TCS NYC Marathon to bring greater awareness to this disease and its cause. I love running and this cause is important to me. Most Americans remain undiagnosed, and I hope that by raising money and getting the word out there, more people who suffer can be treated. I appreciate any and all support! Help Erin reach her goal!
Jamie Sparks: Hello! My name is Jamie Sparks, I am 38 years old and live in La Porte, Texas. I am an avid reader and love fitness. I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2004 at the age of 24. Finally! I got to pin the issues on a real culprit! After many doctor visits, starting at a young age, my dreams of living a pain free, clear-headed life were coming true. I quit eating gluten and had SO much energy and the ‘foggy’ brain was gone. Being gluten-free has been easy for me, and I think that is because of how much better I feel and knowing the harsh negative effects gluten has on my body. I am so excited to be a part of Team Gluten-Free and to run my first marathon. I have always been a runner but never dreamed of having an opportunity like this. I am so thankful for the support and am hoping that more people become aware of what celiac disease is, get diagnosed and get treated. Fundraising for this cause is near and dear to my heart and I know that together we can find a cure! Help Jamie reach her goal!
Rebecca Goulter: Erin was my first running coach ever. Funny thing is, she won’t say she was ever my coach, she’ll claim being a friend all the while giving me advice for running my first 13.1 mile race. She put plans together for me, she slugged through my first 10 mile long run ever with me, she literally ran beside me in that race wearing a cape cheering me along the whole time. She gave me tips, tricks, and support the whole way through; she was my coach, whether she likes it or not. I’ve always admired her dedication. This woman is a true machine, and she does it all gluten-free. Not by choice, it is how it is, and she CRUSHES it. She’s a wife, a mother, a true friend, and a coach. It’s my honour to run 26.2 miles for the first time ever for this amazing friend of mine. Help Rebecca reach her goal!

Caroline Winslow: I’m excited to support the Celiac Disease Foundation and run for Team Gluten-Free as part of the New York Marathon. I became gluten-free during my sophomore year of college. During this time I was a varsity athlete on my college swim team and didn’t know much about gluten or gluten intolerance. After countless months of testing, I worked alongside my naturopathic doctor and have been gluten-free (and dairy free) every since. Post graduation, I picked up running and ran my first half marathon in fall 2015 and my first marathon in fall 2017! I’m beyond passionate about running and gluten-free foods and love to share my gluten-free recipes with friends and family. Having a gluten intolerance has only made my life better and helped me to uncover my passion. I can’t wait to support the Foundation that has helped so many people who have celiac disease and gluten intolerance like myself. Please support me in my adventure over the course of these next couple months as I run for everyone who is gluten-free! Help Caroline reach her goal!

2019 New York/Los Angeles Turkey Trot
2018-11-03 19:53 (America/Los_Angeles)

2018 New York Golf Outing
2018-08-30 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)

2018 Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon
2018-03-18 07:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA, 1000 Elysian Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
CDF Team Gluten-Free is proud to be an Official Charity Partner of the 2018 Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon. On March 18, 2018, participants will run from “the Stadium to the Sea”. The 26.2 mile Marathon Course starts at Dodger Stadium and passes by iconic Los Angeles Landmarks including the Disney Hall and Music Center, Rodeo Drive, Chinatown, and more before finishing on Ocean Avenue alongside the Pacific Ocean!

Why Join Team Gluten-Free? All runners receive training and fundraising tips, an official Team Gluten-Free race shirt, a personal online fundraising page, and other gluten-free swag!
New in 2018: The Los Angeles Marathon offers a shorter distance race called Stadium vs. Sea Charity Challenge that is EXCLUSIVE and only available to Official Charity Partners! This is an event, held within the Los Angeles Marathon where participants run either the “Stadium” portion (first half, 12.9 miles) or the “Sea” portion (second half, 13.3 miles) of the Stadium to the Sea course. Runners will receive a participant package, bag, and t-shirt, along with a special medal designed just for the Charity Challenge!
Get Started: We only have three Charity Bibs available for the Los Angeles Marathon Stadium vs. Sea Charity Challenge and three for the full marathon.

Commit to raise a minimum of $650 for Team Gluten-Free
Claim your bib and register for the Los Angeles Marathon as an invited member of Celiac Disease Foundation Team Gluten-Free
START FUNDRAISING – we help you set up your own fundraising page

To claim your bib, email laura.boone@celiac.org
The money raised by Team Gluten-Free participants funds Celiac Disease Foundation’s research,education, and advocacy programs. On your mark, get set, GO!

Meet Our Runners
Heather Kilbride: Heather is a busy working mom to two college students and a high school freshman. As a transplant from the East Coast, she’s lived in the Cleveland, Ohio suburbs for the past 20 years, but still hasn’t gotten used to the lake effect snow. She began running about 12 years ago as a way to keep fit and was surprised to find out how much she enjoyed the sport. She’s now logged countless road and trail races, including the LA Marathon in 2016. Her oldest daughter, a junior at the University of Southern California, was recently diagnosed with celiac disease. Heather is very excited for this opportunity to visit her daughter, run part of the LA Marathon again, and fundraise for the Celiac Disease Foundation. Help Heather reach her goal!
Jeff Page: Our journey began late one night in March 2017, when for the second time that year, I was alerted to my wife’s excruciating stomach pain. As I was in the kitchen preparing dinner for our family, I heard a blood curdling scream coming from my wife in the bathroom. I ran into the bathroom to see my wife, sweat pouring from her forehead and shaking uncontrollably, crying and wreathing in pain. She had also developed a severe rash all over her body, was suffering from depression, had little energy, and terrible migraines. It was time to figure this out, so we saw a doctor the next day. Then began the journey of inconclusive tests and useless medications. Finally, in April, after a blood test and biopsy, my wife was diagnosed with celiac disease. The physician was not very helpful, and we left feeling anxious about this new diagnosis. I, being a runner and triathlete, wanted to do what I could to support not only my wife, but others who struggle with this disease. I decided to join Celiac Disease Foundation’s Team Gluten-Free program to run in the LA Marathon. This great charity helps bring knowledge and caring support to the celiac disease community. Help Jeff reach his goal!
David Poole: Hello, my name is David Poole. I’m 21 years old and from Colorado. My twin brother and I were diagnosed with celiac disease at a very young age, and it has affected us ever since. Luckily, my mother decided to open up a gluten-free bakery when I was 8 years old. This gave me more options than the grocery store could ever offer, while at the same time, allowing others to find different alternatives to their gluten-free needs. I’m running this marathon in hopes that the money will enable answers for people like me as well as alternatives, and perhaps a cure. Just like it’s a struggle to live a gluten-free lifestyle, it’s also a struggle to run a marathon. Both are hard and sometimes far from satisfying. I started to get into fitness at the start of this year. My high school days were over, and the pounds started showing in my stomach. With dedication and persistence, I was able to reach my goals. Running the LA Marathon is another challenge. It’s going to be hard; I’m going to have to train and prepare myself, but in the end it will be worth it. Help me make the most out of my efforts by supporting the Celiac Disease Foundation. I appreciate your support, and I’ll see you at the finish line! Help David reach his goal!

Jane Downer and Dina Lipton: This mother daughter team calls Los Angeles their home. Jane, a junior in high school, convinced her mom Dina to run the LA Marathon for Team Gluten-Free for the Celiac Disease Foundation. Jane was diagnosed with celiac disease 2 years ago and has struggled to live a “normal” teenage life. The pair is training together to make it to the finish line on race day. Supporting the Celiac Diease Foundation by joining Team Gluten-Free gives hope that one day a cure will be found, and those who suffer with this disease will find the relief they dream of. Please help this mother daughter team reach their fundraising goal! Help Jane and Dina reach their goal!

Ilynn DeFreitas: Ilynn met her husband, Scott, back in 1996 and they wed in 2001. Since their first date, he has always had strange abdominal pain that he attributed to “something I’ve always had so I don’t know anything else.” In 2013, Scott was diagnosed with Celiac Disease. Because Celiac Disease is an autoimmune genetic disorder, Ilynn and Scott had their three children tested as well. The children were ages 8, 4, and 2 at the time of testing. Celiac Disease was confirmed in their oldest and youngest children, which shed light upon the myriad of previously unknown and undiagnosed digestive and dermatological challenges from which the children suffered. Somehow, Ilynn and their middle child are homozygous for the gene but are currently not expressing any signs or symptoms. Ilynn is representing Celiac Disease Foundation Team Gluten Free as she runs the “Hollywood to Sea” charity portion of the 2018 Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon. She hopes to raise awareness as well as research funds to find answers regarding gene expression, disease pathology, and gluten alternatives or supplements. Thank you for supporting her and the Celiac Disease Foundation. Help Ilynn reach her goal!
Gabrielle Wojtala: Hello! My name is Gabrielle Wojtala, and I am a 21-year old from Trenton, Michigan, and currently a senior at Loyola University Chicago. I was diagnosed with celiac disease a few weeks after my 21st birthday. It has been a hard transition to the gluten-free lifestyle, but I love a good challenge. I grew up swimming and playing tennis, and never really considered myself a runner. In 2016, I signed up for the Chicago Marathon, on a whim, because of my love for a challenge. I made it out alive, completing 26.2 miles and raising money for the Ronald McDonald House Charities. After being diagnosed as celiac, I knew I wanted to conquer another challenge and represent a foundation so close to my heart. I am excited to run on behalf of the Celiac Disease Foundation – Team Gluten-Free for the “Sea” charity portion of the 2018 Los Angeles Marathon. Together, our goal is to raise awareness about the disease and bring support to those who suffer from it. Thank you for your support! Help Gabrielle reach her goal!

2017 TCS NYC Marathon
2017-11-05
This year’s TCS NYC Marathon will take place November 5, 2017. We invite you to run with us! Team Gluten-Free runners from across the country will travel to New York to run the 26.2 miles together with one common goal: to increase the rate of diagnosis of celiac disease!
Get Started!

Commit to raise a minimum of $3,500 for Team Gluten-Free
Claim your bib and register for the NYC Marathon as an invited member of Celiac Disease Foundation Team Gluten-Free
START FUNDRAISING – we help you set up your own fundraising page

To claim your bib, email suzee.cohen@celiac.org.
Already have a guaranteed entry? You can still run as a TGF Member!
The money raised by Team Gluten-Free participants funds Celiac Disease Foundation’s education, advocacy and research programs. On your mark, get set, GO!

Meet Our Runners
Ivy Levine: I was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2008 before eating gluten-free became mainstream. Being in college trying to be 100% gluten-free was not easy. When I asked restaurants if they had anything gluten-free they looked at me like I had 10 heads. As gluten-free food became more popular it’s become easier, but I still have to explain that I have celiac disease, I’m not just doing it to be trendy! I’ve been a runner since high school and have completed the NYC Half Marathon 3 times. Each time I wanted to raise money for celiac disease but things came up. This year I decided to go big or go home. The second I saw Celiac Disease Foundation was sponsoring a team, I knew I had to join it. This will be the way to show my community my dedication to supporting Celiac Disease Foundation! I think it’s time for more people to see the difference between celiac disease and gluten-free!
Todd Middlebrooks: Two days after our son Murphy’s 9th birthday, we got the call with the results of an EGD that came back positive for celiac disease. This wasn’t even on our radar, so we immediately went into research mode. We immediately began researching the diagnosis – what it means, how it can affect the rest of his life, etc. I also began researching how to offer support in my own way – by searching for any athletic event teams (running, triathlon, etc) that support celiac disease research and fundraising. Both paths led us to the Celiac Disease Foundation. It was then that I discovered Team Gluten-Free. I had been toying around with the idea of running the New York City Marathon, but knew I would need a charity entry if I was going to participate this year. Our recent diagnosis, along with the discovery of Team Gluten-Free made the decision easy. I wanted to support Team Gluten-Free, the Celiac Disease Foundation, and all of the hard work they put into making life easier for people with celiac disease. I’m looking forward to running in NYC, what our family has now nicknamed “Murphy’s Marathon.” There will be times when it’s tough and we are challenged. But much like in a marathon, we will continue to fight, never ceasing in our forward progress. I’m thankful for the opportunity to be a part of Team Gluten-Free, bring awareness, and raise funds for the Celiac Disease Foundation!
Carie O’Brien: I’m from Norwalk, Iowa. I work for the State of Iowa, Unemployment Insurance Tax Bureau Chief. I love spending time with my three children, Ryley, Rece, and Erin. My journey with celiac disease started in August of 2015. My daughter, Erin, age 10, started waking up with headaches and 3 to 4 hours of consistent vomiting. This started off once a week for a month. We would go to the doctor’s who would say it’s constipation or gas. This continued through out the school year but the episodes spread out more. She started getting sick more frequently and losing weight. In the summer of 2015, she got down to 50 pounds, had pneumonia which lingered on, strep in her blood and was always run down. Finally, in August of 2016, we had enough and went to the hospital. After several tests, a scope revealed celiac disease. Celiac Disease Foundation has been a significant help to us. I had no idea how much this would effect or lives. I want to be part of celiac disease awareness. Diagnosis rates are too low and if I can be part of helping even one individual get diagnosed early on, I feel it is a win and that I have made a difference. My daughter suffered for so long, I want to do what I can so others don’t have to.
Loray Paul: My journey with celiac disease started after my son, Colin, was born in May 2008. I began to have some symptoms that I attributed to being a new mom. I started to have fatigue, migraines, stomach issues, and other seemingly unrelated symptoms. I would brush them off as stress or something I ate, not realizing they were all connected. This continued until 2012, when I started training for my second half marathon. I experienced slower times for my training runs, then needing to stop after a mile or two to catch my breath. I thought it was due to the summer heat and humidity, but when cooler, fall weather came, I saw no change. After finishing my half marathon in October, I was so miserable that I decided I was going to quit running. Anyone that knows me, knows that was a profound decision. I started running in high school and have loved it ever since, but it had become such a negative experience. In November, I was diagnosed with severe anemia that did not respond to iron supplementation. Six months later, in May 2013, I was finally diagnosed with celiac disease. Five years after I began noticing symptoms! In those five years, I was repeatedly brushed off by doctors when I would ask about underlying causes for my symptoms. One doctor even told me, “You don’t have a chronic condition. You just have bad luck.” Once I finally had a diagnosis, The Celiac Disease Foundation became a significant help to me. It was a place I could go to for information and education. I had no idea how much this disease would affect my life. I want to be part of growing celiac disease awareness. Diagnosis rates are too low, and as I found out, some doctors are simply uneducated. If I can be part of helping others get diagnosed early on, I feel that is a win and that I have made a difference. I suffered without a diagnosis and am still dealing with the long term effects. I want to do what I can so others don’t have to go through the same experience.

5th Annual New York Golf Outing
2017-08-31 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | New York Country Club, 103 Brick Church Road, New Hempstead, NY, 10977, United States

AITI Golf Outing
2017-07-14 13:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for the 2nd Annual AITI Golf Outing to be held at the Deerfield Golf Club. Space is limited so register early! We will have several contests including a chance to win $10,000 for a hole-in-one! This will be a shotgun start, so everyone will start and finish at the same time. Dinner is included and will be held in the club house and adjoining deck.
Contact Julie McCormack for any questions at Julie.McCormack@allstate.com or (847) 402-5574.
Click here to register.

Jack Resin Basket Tournament
2017-05-29 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Shalhevet High School Gym, 910 S. Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90036, United States
As many of you know, I held a basketball tournament last year, and it was a huge success. This year, I am hosting a basketball tournament for a new cause. Around a year and a half ago, I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease, which is genetic autoimmune disorder affecting 1 in 100 people worldwide. People with Celiac cannot eat gluten (found in wheat, rye and barley) because it damages their small intestine, making it impossible for them to absorb nutrients. There is no known cure for Celiac disease, and undetected it can lead to a number of life-threatening health complications. Currently, the ONLY treatment available for Celiac disease sufferers is to follow a strict gluten-free diet. Unfortunately that brought my search for great pizza to a halt. The Celiac Foundation provides critical funding for programs of advocacy, education and advancing research. To help me and millions of others whose lives are impacted by this disease, I am asking you to join me at the Shalhevet High School gym on Memorial Day to support this cause by participating in another epic basketball tournament! With your help, I hope to one day continue my pizza quest, be able to enjoy eating out with friends and family again without worry and be free from disease.
Monday May 29th from 1-4PM
Shalhevet High School Gym
910 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles
Registration fee to participate is suggested at $36 and open to all Middle School aged kids. To sign up please contact me directly at jackson.resin@gmail.com
You don’t have to come or participate to support me in my efforts! Donations to the Celiac Foundation can also be made on this site. Please help me achieve my goal!
I hope to see you next Monday afternoon, May 29!
Jack

XTERRA Renegade Off-Road Triathlon/Duathlon/3 Mile Trail Run
2017-05-06 07:30 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Want a chance to run with the CDF National Office Staff while fundraising for Team Gluten-Free? Join our team for the XTERRA Off-Road Triathlon, Duathlon and 3-Mile Trail Run on May 6!
Renegade Recreational Off-Road Triathlon
The same course as the Renegade Off-Road Triathlon, but with a 7.5 mile (1-loop) bike. This event will be timed but is not eligible for division awards.
XTERRA Points are only awarded for the full distance XTERRA Triathlon– not the recreational Off Road Tri short course.
XTERRA Renegade Off-Road Duathlon
Not ready for the swim? If you would rather keep your feet dry join us for the Renegade Off-Road Duathlon. The same course as the Renegade Off-Road Triathlon but with a 3.0 mile run, 15.0 mile (2-loop) bike and finishes with another 3.0 mile run.
Race Features

Premium Lifestyle Shirt
Chip Timing
Flat Lake Swim
Beginner/intermediate Level Mountain Bike Course
Scenic Trail Run
Goody Bag
Swim Cap
Post Event Expo
Beer Garden

Trail Run Challenge
Not ready to commit to the swim and the bike? Try the 3-Mile Trail Run Challenge. Beginners will love it for the scenic lake and forest views and experienced runners will enjoy the challenging trails. Don’t just spectate – participate!
If you need a little more challenge than just 3-miles then the 6-Mile Trail Run Challenge is for you. More fun, more hills, and more scenic lake and mountain views. This trail run is one you won’t want to miss.
To register for the Trail Run Challenge Click Here.
Schedule
6:30am
Registration & Packet Pickup Opens for all Events & Transition Opens for the Off Road Tri/Du (No Early Packet Pickup)
8:00am
XTERRA Triathlon & Recreational Triathlon Start
8:15am
Run/Du Start: Off-Road Duathlon & Trail Run Challenge
9:30am
Trail Run Awards
11:30am
Triathlon and Duathlon Awards (possibly earlier as available)

NY Knicks Fundraiser
2017-04-12 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Assorted colourful valentine candies.
Join us at Madison Square Garden to watch the New York Knicks and help raise money for CDF at the World’s Most Famous Arena!

Enjoy a night of NY Knicks basketball with your friends & family at a group discounted rate with no taxes or fees!
Seating options vary. Please use the link to purchase no later than March 12th.

To purchase tickets, please use this link.
Special Offer Code: CDF
If you have any questions or would like to purchase group tickets of 20 or more, please contact Alex Aldrich at 212-631-5291.

2017 Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon
2017-03-19 | Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA, 1000 Elysian Park Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012, United States
CDF Team Gluten-Free is proud to be an Official Charity Partner of the 2017 Skechers Performance Los Angeles Marathon- March 19, 2017. With one of the most exciting courses, participants will run from “the Stadium to the Sea”! Each mile of the 26.2 mile Marathon Course starting at Dodger Stadium passes by renowned iconic Los Angeles Landmarks including the Disney Hall and Music Center, Rodeo Drive and Chinatown and more before finishing on Ocean Avenue alongside the Pacific Ocean! This is truly a life changing race.

Meet the Team
Lauri McCallister Vining
I am running with Team Gluten Free in an effort to raise money for the treatment and research of Celiac Disease. This will be my third marathon, and I’m proud to run this one for such an important reason. My little brother is only 7 years old and has been diagnosed with this autoimmune disorder. Watching my family struggle to ensure that he is eating a nutritious diet while also avoiding all food groups that contain gluten has been a hard thing to do. Watching them try to explain why he can’t have the same pizza as all of his classmates is even harder to do. Because of what I see my family and others go through, I vow to go gluten free until race day in order to better understand the difficulties involved in maintaining such a diet.

Lauren Record
I am a 35 year old wife and mother of a 8 month old baby boy. I was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley and am now currently living in Simi Valley. I completed the LA Marathon back in 2010 which seems like a different lifetime now. I use the word “complete” as I can’t honestly use the word “run” as there were long stretches of nothing close to that. But I finished, got my medal and told myself that one day I would like to do it again and I felt like this year was the year. As many Moms can relate, after having a baby you become obsessed with wanting your body back. I thought “Go big or go home!” In addition to completing this goal personally, I wanted to offer whatever help I could in getting awareness and funding generated for Celiac Disease. My sister’s 4 year old daughter, Olivia, was diagnosed with Celiac Disease a couple of months ago and I have watched my sister and brother in law struggle with this diagnosis and how it has affected all of their daily lives. I never realized the extreme attention to detail regarding everything your child eats and the stress this brings parents especially when their little ones are spending more and more time away at friend’s houses and birthday parties. The temptations are everywhere and the risk is usually not as obvious which results in parents having to be on “high alert” all of the time. I empathize with my sister as I can literally see the strain this has put on her for wanting her daughter to have everything and miss out on nothing. Olivia will grow up to be a healthy, happy, productive, little girl but it doesn’t negate the worry and work it takes to ensure that. As I mentioned earlier, I want to do whatever I can on my part to get the word out there that this is a disease that affects many families and “going gluten free” is not always the trendy choice people want to make to be more like celebrities. It is an extremely difficult adjustment that directly directs the health of your child and needs to be taken more seriously, in my opinion.

Why Join Team Gluten-Free? All runners receive…

Training and fundraising tips
Official Team Gluten-Free race shirt
Personal online fundraising page
Fundraising incentives and prizes
Gluten-free swag bag
and more!

Get Started!
We only have NINE Charity Bibs left for the Los Angeles Marathon.

Commit to raise a minimum of $650 for Team Gluten-Free
Claim your bib and register for the Los Angeles Marathon as an invited member of Celiac Disease Foundation Team Gluten-Free
START FUNDRAISING – we help you set up your own fundraising page

To claim your bib, email gillian.entin@celiac.org
The money raised by Team Gluten-Free participants funds Celiac Disease Foundation’s education, advocacy and research programs. Team Gluten-Free is Celiac Disease Foundation’s community-based fundraising program for athletes and non-athletes alike.

2016 TCS NYC Marathon
2016-11-06
This year’s TCS NYC Marathon will take place November 6, 2016. We invite you to run with us! Team Gluten-Free runners from across the country will travel to New York to run the 26.2 miles together with one common goal: to increase the rate of diagnosis of celiac disease!
Meet the Team
Lisa Agdern
Lisa Agdern is an avid runner and mother of two children with Celiac Disease. She lives in Chappaqua, NY with her husband Jeff, daughter Sarah (10) and son Bryan (8). As a senior at Tufts University in 1997, Lisa ran the Boston Marathon. Now, as a native New Yorker, she is thrilled to be able to run the 2016 TCS NYC Marathon to raise money for a cause that is near and dear to her heart. Sarah was diagnosed with Celiac Disease at age 4 in 2010 and Bryan was diagnosed a few months later at the age of 2. Lisa and her family have been living with Celiac Disease for many years and despite the daily challenges of being strictly gluten-free, Sarah and Bryan are both doing great. They are involved in sports, music, Girl Scouts, and love spending time with family and friends. When Lisa is not taking care of her children, she enjoys running, playing tennis, reading and volunteering in the school and community. Visit Lisa’s Fundraising Page Here

Caitlin Kenneally
My name is Caitlin Kenneally, and I love to travel, explore new hot spots in various cities, hit the gym, spend time with family and friends, and kick it gfree style! I graduated with a Bachelor’s in Finance from URI in 2012, started a career in finance, and then decided to become a recruiter. Over the last 3 years in recruitment I have recruited for all industries across North America, and I absolutely love it. I was diagnosed with Celiac in 2012, which was a huge blow to my Italian appetite, but didn’t let it get me down. I wrote an article on the misconceptions of being gluten free in 2015 that you can see below. Please join me in fundraising for a cause that matters to not only me, my family and my peers, but 1.8 million other diagnosed Americans. I’m running because I can, because it’s my goal to complete a marathon, and because I care! Visit Caitlin’s Fundraising Page Here

Kate Gottsch
I live in Minneapolis, MN with my husband, Rob and 2 kids, Liam (8) and Harper (3). I work as a Health Systems Manager for Janssen Biotech (Johnson and Johnson). I represent a product portfolio of therapies for the treatment of autoimmune disorders.I am running this race for my sister, Cecily, who was diagnosed with Celiac and a wheat allergy a few years ago. Cecily’s journey has been long and challenging. Her diagnosis was the beginning of a new life filled with hope and sacrifice. I am so proud of her courage and tenacity. I run for Cecily and others like her who aim to find health and wellness living with Celiac Disease. I’m excited to help in the effort to better educate others on what it means to be gluten free. Visit Kate’s Fundraising Page Here

Patrick Kane
At 15 months old, my daughter Riley was diagnosed with Celiac Disease. In the months before her 2013 endoscopy and diagnosis things had gotten bad with Riley’s health. She was very sick. After a few doctors we took her to a GI Specialist at Cohen’s Children’s Hospital who diagnosed her. My wife and I were relieved to have finally figured out the causes of her many symptoms. After a week of going gluten-free, Riley was improving, gaining weight and seemed more attentive. Going Gluten Free saved our daughters life. In early 2014, our daughter Maggie was diagnosed. We were shocked and saddened by the news but we were better prepared for her diagnosis. Our household had changed forever. My wife and I were determined to do whatever was needed to keep our children healthy and thriving. Fast forward 2 years and our 4 year old and 6 year old are doing well. Riley is still overcoming obstacles from her early severe illness that occurred during such an important time in her developmental stages. Riley fights hard each day to “catch up” on her overall health and academic milestones. We feel honored to be a part of Team Gluten Free. Team Gluten Free saves lives and helps individuals and families tackle the most important game of their lives, the game of “health and wellbeing”. Visit Patrick’s Fundraising Page Here

Caitlin Westerfield
My name is Caitlin Westerfield and I am a freshman at Yale University. In October of 2012, my cross country team volunteered at mile 16 of the Chicago Marathon, handing out gatorade to the runners. By the end of the day, I decided that the fall of my freshman year of college I would run a marathon. Four years later, I am psyched to be able to complete that goal. I am also excited to run on Team Gluten-Free. In January of 2015, my younger sister was diagnosed with Celiac Disease. By running this race, I hope to promote an organization that labors every day to improve her life and the lives of millions of others around the globe. Visit Caitlin’s Fundraising Page Here

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Commit to raise a minimum of $3,500 for Team Gluten-Free
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To claim your bib, email gillian.entin@celiac.org
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The money raised by Team Gluten-Free participants funds Celiac Disease Foundation’s education, advocacy and research programs. On Your Mark, Get Set, GO!

2016 New York Golf Outing
2016-08-29 11:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles)

Team Gluten-Free Spin Benefit
2016-07-23 | Frequently Asked Questions
When: July 23rd
Where: Zengo Cycle, 3308 Wisconsin Ave NW #202, Washington, DC 20016
202-506-6501

Click here to visit the DCGlutenFree Team GF Page.

Tito’s Handmade Vodka & Blackbird Bakery Chef Series
2016-05-26 19:30 - 21:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Barlata Tapas Ba, 1500 S Lamar Blvd #150, Austin, TX 78704, Austin, TX, 78704, United States
The Tito’s Handmade Vodka & Blackbird Bakery Chef Series kicks off on May 26th with Chef Daniel Olivella at Barlata Tapas Bar in Austin TX.
This is the first event in what will be an ongoing series co-created by two Gluten-Free Austin originals, Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Blackbird Bakery, to celebrate the Gluten-Free culinary movement, and showcase the expansive and delicious possibilities of this cutting edge cuisine.
For one night only, Barlata will be converting 5 tapas and 2 desserts from the menu to gluten-free using Blackbird Bakery’s award winning flour blends while Tito’s will be pairing the dinner with 3 custom cocktails.
Each ticket purcahses 5 tapas, 2 desserts and 3 cocktails as service for one person.
$5 of each ticket sale will be donated to the Celiac Disease Foundation #TeamGlutenFree
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please contact Barlata Tapas Bar with any questions regarding this event or menu: barlatadinners@gmail.com
Click here to purchase tickets.

CDF National Conference and Gluten-Free EXPO
2016-05-01 10:00 - 16:00 UTC | iCureCeliac

CDF National Conference and Gluten-Free EXPO
2016-04-30 10:00 - 16:00 UTC

Team Gluten-Free Bike Night Fundraiser at Fleet Reserve
2016-04-28 19:00 - 23:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
TGF Bike Night Fundraiser at Fleet Reserve
7pm-11pm
Honolulu, HI
Leave an encouraging note for Frederick Myers and visit Elaina’s TGF page.

AITI Golf Outing
2016-04-14 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
What: AITI Golf Outing
When: Friday, July 15th at 1:00 PM
Where: Deerfield Golf Club • Riverwoods, IL
deerfieldgolf.org
Team Gluten-Free Link

New Jersey Devils CDF Benefit Event
2015-12-19 19:00 - 23:55 UTC

Spartan Race Los Angeles Sprint
2015-12-05 07:30 - 17:00 UTC | Castaic Lake State Recreation Area, 32132 Castaic Lake Drive, Castaic, 91384, United States
Los Angeles, CA
