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Fundraising History

As of Dec 3, 2010
1) Jules Shepard Gluten Free Cooking Class - 2/28/2009 $100 donated to the University of Maryland Center for Celiac Research $400 donated to the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA)

2) Gluten Free Raleigh Run/Walk Fundraiser - 6/13/2009 $915 donated to Gluten Free Week 2009 @ Camp Kanata (GIG sponsored camp in Wake Forest)

3) Jules Shepard Gluten Free Cooking Class - 7/12/2009 $300 donated to the University of Maryland Center for Celiac Research

4) GF 101 Class @ Rosie's Plate - 10/3/2009 $175 donated to Gluten Free Week 2010 @ Camp Kanata (GIG sponsored camp in Wake Forest)

5) GF 101 Class @ Rosie's Plate - 1/23/2010 $100 donated to Gluten Free Week 2010 @ Camp Kanata (GIG sponsored camp in Wake Forest)

6) GF 101 Class @ Rosie's Plate - 4/24/2010 $85 donated to Gluten Free Week 2010 @ Camp Kanata (GIG sponsored camp in Wake Forest)

7) Gluten Free Food Drive to benefit The Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC - May 2010 $925

8) GF 101 Class @ Whole Foods - 10/23/2010 $82.50 donated to Gluten Free Week 2011 @ Camp Kanata (GIG sponsored camp in Wake Forest)

Grand Total = $3,082.50

Celiac Disease Stats

16,860 Triangle residents with Celiac Disease
1 out of every 133 Americans (about 3 million people or 1% of population) has Celiac Disease.
97% of Americans estimated to have CD are not diagnosed.
CD has over 300 known symptoms although some people experience none.
Age of diagnosis is key: If you are diagnosed between age 2-4, your chance of getting an additional autoimmune disorder is 10.5%. Over the age of 20, that rockets up to 34%.
30% of the US population is estimated to have the genes necessary for CD.
2.5 babies are born every minute in the USA with the genetic makeup to have CD.
There are 15 states in the US with populations less than the total number of Celiacs in the US.
CD affects more people in the US than Crohn’s Disease, Cystic Fibrosis, Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease combined.
500,000 new Celiac diagnoses are expected to occur in the US by 2012 -- thanks to efforts to raise public awareness of the disease.
People with CD dine out 80% less than they used to before diagnosis and believe less than 10% of eating establishments have a 'very good' or 'good' understanding of GF diets.
It takes an average of 11 years for patients to be properly diagnosed with CD even though a simple blood test exists.
The average cost of misdiagnosis is $5,000 - $12,000 per person per year. Improving the time to diagnosis could save the health care system millions of dollars annually in unnecessary medical care.
A recent study by Packaged Facts projects that the sales of GF food will reach $2.63 Billion by 2012. The GF market is also projected to hit $5 Billion by 2015.
GF foods are, on average, 242% more expensive then their non-GF counterparts.
The smallest amount of gluten which has been shown by a biopsy to cause damage to a Celiac is 0.1 gram per day - or 1/48th of a slice of bread.
The Food Allergen Labeling & Consumer Protection Act became law in 2006 allowing for easier reading of food labels for those with CD but the law only requires labeling of wheat. Nearly 5 years later, the FDA still has not finalized what it means to label a product Gluten Free.
12% of people in the US who have Down Syndrome also have CD.
8% of people in the US who have Type 1 Diabetes also have CD.
Among people who have a first-degree relative diagnosed with Celiac, as many as 1 in 22 people may have the disease. First degree relatives should be tested yearly for CD even if previous tests were negative.
There are currently 0 drugs available to treat CD.

Monday, December 22, 2008

Useful Resources: Gluten Free Search Engine

I received notification today about the world's first Gluten Free Search Engine, GlutenFreeFox.com. Google Insights reports that gluten-related search queries have increased nearly 150% since 2004. GlutenFreeFox.com is built on Google Search engine technology.

From PRWeb.com

The wealth of gluten-free information on the web just became easily accessible with a gluten-free search engine featured exclusively at GlutenFreeFox.com. Here gluten-intolerant, Celiac, and health conscious individuals can search topics related to gluten-free living, read the latest Gluten Free Fox feature articles, and access a directory of over 1000 gluten free foods and personal care products.

The web, the number one resource for gluten-free information, has become saturated with gluten-free blogs, forums and resource sites. GlutenFreeFox.com is the first search engine to utilize algorithmic filters and human-managed search results catering specifically to gluten-free needs. As a result, the Gluten Free Fox user is linked to the freshest, most noteworthy content from only the most respected gluten-free online sources.

Co-founded and created by Taylor Brown, notable Internet marketing manager and consultant, and Kristen Campbell, the diagnosed gluten sensitive author/creator of www.NaturallyDahling.com, the premier online gluten-free beauty website, and author of "Gluten Free Dieting--Trend or Staple" on Celiac.com, GlutenFreeFox.com is the work of two seasoned gluten-free and Internet search experts. After spending many months sifting through the wealth of gluten-free information (and misinformation) on the web, Kristen and Taylor decided to take matters into their own hands and customize a search engine that would cater specifically to the gluten-free community.

I searched for Raleigh and this blog came up as the 2nd listing - I like it already.

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