EXECUTIVE BOARD
Charleen Crump
Volunteer Branch Co-Leader
478-391-2423
Theresa Vick
Volunteer Branch Co-Leader
tv4lsu@yahoo.com
Bonnie Allen
Volunteer Event Coordinator
478-719-3131
Pam Alford
Volunteer Secretary
478-922-4702
pam.alford@cox.net
Brian Vick
Volunteer Webmaster
bv4lsu@yahoo.com
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xxxxx 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.
2011/2012 Calendar of Events
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Feburary 2012
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Cupcake and Soup Luncheon
Feburary 11, 12:00AM
All Saints Episcopal
Church
1708 Watson Blvd
Warner Robins
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March 2012
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Eating Out TBD
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April 2012
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TBD
April 14, 11:00AM
All Saints Episcopal
Church
1708 Watson Blvd
Warner Robins
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May 2012
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Eating Out TBD
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June 2012
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Annual Picnic
June 9, TBD
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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.
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