FIRST EVER KEEP AUSTIN GLUTEN-FREE EVENT FUN FOR WHOLE FAMILY
National Celiac Awareness Month raises awareness on Celiac Disease |
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| WHAT: |
In honor of a national initiative to raise awareness and promote dialogue about Celiac Disease, local entrepreneurs kick-off the first ever, Keep Austin Gluten Free Dialogue and Vendor Fair during National Celiac Awareness Month in May.
On May 29, local doctors, food vendors, pharmacies and trade associations, along with children’s vendor “Games2U”, will be present to have fun while addressing a serious, yet little known illness called Celiac Disease which affects one in 133 people; nearly three million Americans nationwide. |
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| WHO: |
World Wise Grains and Food for Life Gluten Free Restaurant pair up to play a crucial role in educating Central Texans about Celiac Disease and its cousin, Gluten Intolerance. |
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| WHEN: |
11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., Saturday, May 29, 2010 |
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| WHERE: |
Food For Life, Gluten Free Restaurant
2051 Cypress Creek Road
Cedar Park, Texas 78613 Directions
Contact: (512) 331-0096 | Contact: 512-674-1957
Email: info@keepaustinglutenfree.com
Url: http://www.keepaustinglutenfree.com
Cost: Free |
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| WHY: |
Research has shown that a timely diagnosis of celiac disease is essential to treating or preventing its complications. Kicking off the first ever, free for everyone, Keep Austin Gluten Free dialogue and vendor fair helps educate people about symptoms as well as offer recommendations and solutions on how to live a gluten-free life. |
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| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
For more information about Keep Austin Gluten-Free, Celiac Disease and its cousin Gluten Intolerance, tune into "Let's Get Healthy" on Talk Radio 1370, hosted by Peoples Rx’s owner Bill Swail:
Saturday, May 8 and May 22, from 4 – 6 p.m
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