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Become a TGF Member!
Team Gluten-Free™ members receive:
- Comprehensive training schedules.
- Race day team tank or t-shirt.
- Fundraising materials and ideas.
- Nutrition, hydration and clothing advice.
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to complete a personal goal and, at the same time, support Celiac Disease research and awareness programs and send Celiac children to camp.
What is Celiac Disease?
Celiac Disease is a genetic disorder affecting
1 in 133 Americans. It is the most common autoimmune disease in the United States; however, for every
person that is diagnosed, there are at least 89 who go undiagnosed for years. People with Celiac Disease cannot tolerate certain proteins found in
common cereal grains, including wheat, barley and rye, commonly referred to as gluten. When a person with Celiac Disease eats foods containing gluten,
their immune system responds by damaging the small intestine, specifically the intestinal villi. A person with damaged villi can become malnourished —
regardless of the quantity of the food eaten. If Celiac Disease is left untreated, damage to the small bowel can be chronic and life-threatening, causing
an increased risk of associated disorders—both nutritional and immune-related.
Fortunately, you can ask your doctor for a simple blood test to see if you have Celiac Disease.
Be a part of Team Gluten-Free™
How Does the Team Gluten-Free Program Work?- Download the information packet
- Choose a race from our online schedule
or participate in a local race (5K, 10K, half marathon, full marathon or cycling event). - Mail or fax your completed Team Gluten-Free registration and waiver forms to:
Team Gluten-Free
550 W. Plumb Lane, Suite 168
Reno, NV 89509
F: 775.747.4631 - Sign up for your race
(registration information can be found on your race’s website) - All registered Team Gluten-Free members will receive a Welcome Packet which includes training and fundraising information.
- Start training and HAVE FUN!
What is Team Gluten-Free™?
Team Gluten-Free™, a project of the Celiac Disease Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, public benefit corporation, is a training program for runners, walkers and cyclists who participate in races across the United States to raise awareness and funds for Celiac Disease. The money we raise goes directly to research and awareness programs and camp scholarships for Celiac children.
OFFICIAL CHARITY PARTNERS
Team Gluten-Free™ is pleased to announce we have been chosen as an Official Charity Partner of the following race organizations:
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to Your Town!
Team Gluten-Free™ is a project of the Celiac Disease Foundation, a 501(c)(3)
non-profit, public benefit corporation.
For more information on Celiac Disease contact the Celiac Disease Foundation
at
818-990-2354 or visit the website at www.celiac.org