February 1st 2012
FLORIDA WEST COAST SUPPORT GROUP PRESENTS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO UNDERSTANDING THE GLUTEN-FREE LIFESTYLE
The group’s goal is to increase awareness of Celiac Disease and Gluten–Intolerance and provide education and resources for the Gluten-Free Community. They plan on doing that with an impressive list of speakers…Researchers, Educators, Authors, & Wellness Coaches. The first ever Gluten-Free for Life Expo will be held in St Petersburg on March 24, 2012 from 11:am to 4:pm at The Coliseum, 535 Forth Avenue N. Invitations have gone out to the Medical Community, Florida’s Celiac and Gluten-Intolerance Support Groups, the Food Industry as well as the general population.
* Wendy Schwartz, Paleo Nutritionist, on Shopping & Reading Labels
* Shannon Ford, Mrs United States 2011, “1 in 133 – Raising Awareness for Celiac Disease”.
* Melinda Dennis, MS RD LDN, Celiac Center at Beth Israel Deaconess, "Why am I gluten-free and I still don't feel well? Reasons behind continued gastrointestinal symptoms on a strict gluten-free diet"
* Kristen Stone, Wellness Coach, on Getting Started the Basics
* John Libonati of Gluten-Free Works, "Educating For Life: Addressing the Need for Increased Physician Awareness of Celiac Disease and Gluten Sensitivity,"
* Cleo Libonati, RN BSN, "Identifying and Correcting Nutritional Deficiencies in Celiac Disease,"
* Chef Vickie, Gluten-Free Yummies - Grains, Flours & Staying Healthy
A five dollar requested donation at the door will benefit Camp Weekaneatit, a weeklong kid’s summer camp for Gluten-Intolerant and Celiac kids. Additionally, Gluten-Free non-perishable food donations will be accepted to help build and maintain the new Gluten Free Emergency Food Pantry at Metropolitan Ministries, Tampa.
Media Contact: Kelly Cisarik
Email : GlutenFreeforLifeExpo@Gmail.com
January 1st 2012
FLORIDA'S PREMIER GLUTEN-FREE FOR LIFE EXPO IS GEARING UP TO ASSIST HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES IN NEED
Did you know…9 million of the 25 million people served by food banks nationwide are children? And that an estimated 68,000 of them have Celiac Disease or Gluten-Intolerance? Florida’s premier Gluten-Free for Life Expo is gearing up to assist hundreds of Children & Families coping and living with Celiac Disease and Gluten-Intolerance in the Tampa Bay area. The estimated 1,200 plus attendees are expected to bring in hundreds of pounds of Gluten-Free non-perishable food donations that will be collected to maintain the new Gluten-Free Emergency Food Pantry in Tampa.
The first ever Gluten-Free for Life Expo will be held in St Petersburg on March 24, 2012 from 11:am to 4:pm at The Coliseum, 535 Forth Avenue N. The Gluten Intolerance Support Group of Largo presents this one-of-a-kind expo to provide information on the Gluten-Free lifestyle. The group’s goal is to increase awareness of Celiac Disease and Gluten–Intolerance and provide education and resources for the Gluten-Free Community. Additionally, a five dollar requested donation at the door will benefit Camp Weekaneatit, a weeklong kid’s summer camp for Gluten-Intolerant and Celiac kids.
Attendees can sample Gluten-Free products from local and national vendors and hear nationally known speakers such as Shannon Ford, Mrs United States 2011, who is proud to promote her platform, “1 in 133 – Raising Awareness for Celiac Disease” along with presentations by Melinda Dennis, MS, RD, LDN of the Celiac Center at Beth Israel Deaconess, and Pam Cureton, RD, LDN of the University of Maryland Center for Celiac Research. Additional speakers will also provide classes in Gluten-Free baking, shopping, and cooking.
Nikki Everett
Lead Coordinator, Gluten-Free for Life Expo
Phone: 704-804-4090
Email: GlutenFreeForLifeExpo@GMail.com
Website: http://glutenfreeforlifeexpo.blogspot.com/
Lead Coordinator, Gluten-Free for Life Expo
Phone: 704-804-4090
Email: GlutenFreeForLifeExpo@GMail.com
Website: http://glutenfreeforlifeexpo.blogspot.com/
December 1st 2011
MRS UNITED STATES 2011 HEADLINES FIRST GLUTEN-FREE FOR LIFE EXPO
The first Gluten-Free for Life Expo will be held in St Petersburg on March 24, 2012 from 11:am to 4:pm at The Coliseum, 535 Forth Avenue N. The Gluten Intolerance Support Group of Largo presents this one-of-a-kind expo to provide information on the Gluten-Free lifestyle. Attendees can sample Gluten-Free products from local and national vendors. Shannon Ford, Mrs United States 2011, is proud to promote her platform, “1 in 133 – Raising Awareness for Celiac Disease” along with presentations by Melinda Dennis, MS, RD, LDN of the Celiac Center at Beth Israel Deaconess, and Pam Cureton, RD, LDN of the University of Maryland Center for Celiac Research. Additional speakers will also provide classes in Gluten-Free baking, shopping, and cooking to the estimated 1,200 plus attendees.
The group’s goal is to increase awareness of Celiac Disease and Gluten–Intolerance and provide education and resources for the Gluten-Free Community. A five dollar requested donation at the door will benefit Camp Weekaneatit, a week long kid’s summer camp for Gluten Intolerant and Celiac kids. Additionally, Gluten-Free non-perishable food donations will be accepted to maintain the new Gluten Free Emergency Food Pantry at Metropolitan Ministries, Tampa.
Nikki Everett
Lead Coordinator, Gluten-Free for Life Expo
Phone: 704-804-4090
Email: GlutenFreeForLifeExpo@GMail.com
Website: http://glutenfreeforlifeexpo.blogspot.com/
Media Contact: Kelly Cisarik
Email : GlutenFreeforLifeExpo@Gmail.com
Photos http://www.mrsunitedstates2011.com/#!pictures
Lead Coordinator, Gluten-Free for Life Expo
Phone: 704-804-4090
Email: GlutenFreeForLifeExpo@GMail.com
Website: http://glutenfreeforlifeexpo.blogspot.com/
Media Contact: Kelly Cisarik
Email : GlutenFreeforLifeExpo@Gmail.com
Photos http://www.mrsunitedstates2011.com/#!pictures
