Gluten-Free Cooking Spree Brings Top Chefs, Medical Professionals, and Media Into the Kitchen to Compete for the Best Gluten-Free Dish
WHAT:
The Gluten-Free Cooking Spree brings together medical and lifestyle aspects of
celiac disease to educate attendees about this autoimmune disorder that affects
1 in 133 people. Over 1500 guests will enjoy gluten-free food as ten teams that consist of 25 of Philadelphia's top chefs and doctors
compete to create the best gluten-free dish. Gluten-free samples and coupons will be freely distributed by 50 vendors.
WHY: An estimated three million
Americans have celiac disease, but only 1 in every 4700 with the disease
receives an accurate diagnosis. Left untreated, people with celiac disease can
develop further complications such as other autoimmune diseases, osteoporosis,
thyroid disease and some cancers. This event helps educate and raise awareness
for the screening amongst medical professionals, children and adults.
WHEN: September 30, 2009
6:30–9:00
p.m.
WHERE: Wachovia Center, Philadelphia,
PA.
HOW: To attend the Gluten-Free
Cooking Spree, online RSVP is available at www.celiaccentral.org. Admission
fees are $100, or $35 for students. The VIP reception is $250. Fees will be
waived for media.
WHO: Alice Bast, founder of the National
Foundation for Celiac Awareness, is available for interviews prior to the
event, and she will join staff members at the Gluten-Free Cooking Spree to
answer questions and provide materials and resources.
BACKGROUND: The National Foundation
for Celiac Awareness (NFCA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising
awareness and funding for celiac disease that will advance research, education
and screening amongst medical professionals, children and adults. Visit www.celiaccentral.org
for more information.
