We recently attended the annual Appetite for Awareness fundraiser organized by the NFCA. It took us over four hours, due to traffic, to get to Haddonfield, NJ, but it was worth it. Imagine going to a party where everything served is gluten-free! The evening’s events started with NFCA announcements and updates by Alice Bast,founder of the NFCA, and one of the coolest celiac chick activists we know. This was followed by the honoring of Dr. Anthony J. DiMarino, Jr., a doctor who’s been working hard to spread awareness throughout the medical community. This successful event raised $170,000! You can be sure that the funds will be going to a powerhouse team that couldn’t be more driven to generate large scale attention for celiac disease awareness leading to diagnosis and research. While rubbing shoulders, we overheard that they’re working on the creation of a Public Service Announcement for television! The ultimate goal for the year is to raise a total of $300,000. If you’d like to help with either your time or your funds please contact the NFCA today.
Hosts J.C. & Susan Henry.
Alice Bast, Founder & Executive Director of NFCA and Nancy Ginter.
The honored Dr. Anthony J. DiMarino, Jr.(far right) and friends.
Me, Vanessa Maltin, new author of Beyond Rice Cakes, and Kim.
Author Jax Peters Lowell and Lee Tobin director of Whole Foods GF Bakery.
Kelly with Kendall Egan of Gluten-Free Living magazine.
Lee Tobin and Ann Whelan, editor and publisher of Gluten-Free Living.
