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Celiac Awareness Walk August 30 at Ritter Park
Last updated: 08/13/2009
Walkers can help raise awareness and funds for celiac disease at the 3rd Annual Making Tracks for Celiac Awareness Walk on Sunday, Aug. 30. Registration begins at 1 p.m. and the walk steps off at 2 p.m. The event offers free entertainment beginning at 3 p.m. that includes inflatables for children and a poker walk with prizes. Proceeds from the event will be used to offer free screening opportunities to high-risk patients, provide doctors with educational materials, provide care packages to newly diagnosed patients and expand the celiac disease awareness campaign. A pig roast with gluten-free side dishes and food and desserts provided by Uno’s and Outback restaurants will also be available.
For more information or to register, please visit www.orgsites.com/wv/wvgig.
Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease affecting 1 in 133 Americans. Celiac affects the small intestine when wheat, barley or rye are consumed. Most of the symptoms associated with celiac disease are non-specific and may include anemia, chronic fatigue, osteoporosis and other symptoms. Patients with autoimmune diseases, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or other syndromes are at a high risk for celiac disease.