Winter is over and it’s finally spring. The snow’s melted, the cold is slipping away, and here at Beyond Celiac, we’re already looking forward to all that the coming seasons have to bring! This includes some fantastic events we have planned for you throughout the remainder of 2019. We’re excited to be hosting so many new activities this year to help us meet our goals of driving diagnosis, advancing research and accelerating the discovery of new treatments and a cure. Oh, and we’re ready for some fun, too!
To kick things off, on May 30th we’ll give Celiac Awareness Month a magnificent sendoff with our 3rd Annual Research Symposium at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. The symposium will be moderated by our own Chief Scientific Officer Marie Robert MD, and feature panelists Joseph Murray, MD, of The Mayo Clinic; Sonia Kupfer, MD, of University of Chicago; and Linda S. Deal, MS, of Pfizer, discussing the latest in celiac disease research. Topics will include the intricacies of non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and the ways that patients can help drive research towards a cure for this serious autoimmune disease. Not to mention that the entire event, including a gluten-free reception with food, wine, and the chance to mingle with the Beyond Celiac team, is completely FREE (while tickets last)! For those who want to join the festivities but can’t make it to Philadelphia, don’t worry, we’ll be hosting a live webcast of the event too.
In June we’ll launch our inaugural Step Beyond Celiac Philly 5K at the Philadelphia Zoo. Participants can create teams, order gluten-free lunches and explore the zoo afterwards! While the event isn’t until June 9th, consider registering by April 15th to save with our Early Bird Deadline, and by June 4th to sign up for a gluten-free lunch. Volunteer opportunities are also available. Additionally, on September 29th in Kansas City, where we first launched Step Beyond Celiac, we’ll be having our 3rd annual Step Beyond Celiac KC5k! And on October 12th in Dallas, we will also hold the first SBC Dallas 5K! If you can’t make it to these events but still want to participate, join our Step Beyond Celiac Virtual Walk and walk alongside others from around the country and beyond. Register for the Virtual Walk before May 13th and receive a free Step Beyond Celiac t-shirt.
Finally, in October, we’ll host our 2019 Beyond Celiac Gala & Concert at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia. The Gala will honor Philadelphia philanthropist Carole Haas Gravagno, a driving force behind numerous Philadelphia education and arts organizations, and feature a gluten-free cocktail reception and a seated dinner by the Garces Group in the Kimmel’s Hamilton Garden. Afterwards, guests will have the pleasure of watching renowned operatic tenor and Beyond Celiac spokesman Arturo Chacón-Cruz’s Philadelphia Debut at the Kimmel Center’s Perelman Theater. While this event is not yet open for registration, be on the lookout for more information in coming newsletters and through our social media pages.
Whew! That’s a lot of celiac disease awareness! As always, you can find these and other happenings of interest to our community on our website under the events tab and on our Beyond Celiac social media pages. Registration and participation in our activities will help fund research grants, advocacy efforts and, ultimately, a life Beyond Celiac.
To Living Life Beyond Celiac,
Alice Bast
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Join us for our inaugural Step Beyond Celiac Philly 5K at the Philadelphia Zoo on June 9! The course will take participants throughout the zoo, a truly unique experience. Step Beyond Celiac 5Ks raise funds to support Beyond Celiac research efforts and are a fun time for the entire family. REGISTER NOW
On May 30th we’ll host our 3rd Annual Research Symposium at the University of Pennsylvania! The entire event, including a reception with wine and gluten-free food, is FREE and open to the public. Experts will discuss some of the most pressing topics in celiac disease research including the latest in clinical trials, non-celiac gluten sensitivity, and how patients can help the push towards a cure. REGISTER HERE
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