The Northeast Ohio Celiac Support Group (NEOCSG)
Our History
Seeing a need to support each other with the demands and confusion of the gluten free
diet, members met informally in private homes about 20 years ago.
When the group grew, members moved to library meeting rooms, and have since tried to
accommodate both the east and west side.
Being one 1 of 2 support groups in Cleveland, there are no dues or affiliations with national
celiac disease groups. The hope is that this policy will encourage open attendance that
benefits from diverse national celiac organizations.
Accomplishments:
2010
2009
2008
Raised Funds,and along with the Celiac Disease Foundation, awarded
2 children essay winners admission to Gluten free summer
camps.
March 2007
grant writing, leadership,and speaking skills.
Dr. Peter Green and Dr. Guandalini were keynote speakers.
Over 300 attended the 2 day conference. Physicians, nurses and
dietitians earned Continuing medical education credit.
Over 30 vendors and sponsors were featured.
2007
Past Accomplishments:
Our History
Seeing a need to support each other with the demands and confusion of the gluten free
diet, members met informally in private homes about 20 years ago.
When the group grew, members moved to library meeting rooms, and have since tried to
accommodate both the east and west side.
Being one 1 of 2 support groups in Cleveland, there are no dues or affiliations with national
celiac disease groups. The hope is that this policy will encourage open attendance that
benefits from diverse national celiac organizations.
Accomplishments:
2010
- Library presentations "Why the Rise in Gluten Free Foods"
- Tommy's February GF Pizza and Chicken Buffet in North Ridgeville.
- Started Twitter and Facebook
2009
- Cookie Exchange Mayfield Library.
- Updated website October 2009.
- Tommy's Pizza, Chicken, and Ribs Gluten Free Buffets
- Exhibit at Grace Church Health Fair
- Exhibit at Mustard Seed GF Taste Fair 2008 and 2009
2008
- GF Gourmet Dinner at Loretta Paganini's restaurant Sapore
- Cleveland Rite Aid Marathon: TeamGlutenFree walk/run.
Raised Funds,and along with the Celiac Disease Foundation, awarded
2 children essay winners admission to Gluten free summer
camps.
- Rite Aid Health and Wellness Expo Exhibit: a 2 Day Event in affiliation
March 2007
- Celiac Disease Conference at Northeastern Ohio College of
Medicine (NEOUCOM)
grant writing, leadership,and speaking skills.
Dr. Peter Green and Dr. Guandalini were keynote speakers.
Over 300 attended the 2 day conference. Physicians, nurses and
dietitians earned Continuing medical education credit.
Over 30 vendors and sponsors were featured.
2007
- Whole Foods Tour/support group meeting
- Met with medical students from Case Western Medical School at Case as part
of their Gastroenterologic training
Past Accomplishments:
- Raised nearly $40,000 for University of Maryland Celiac Disease Center through
3 Chagrin Falls celiac disease walks in the late 1990's and early 2000's. - Awesome Pizza party buffet at a member's house. Redbridge beer!
- Various Speakers (Connie Sarros cookbook author, Endocrinologist,
Rheumatologist) and themed parties. - Raffle baskets with donated items.
- Annual cookie exchange for several years.
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| 10K Rite Aid Marathon 2008 |