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> *Heartland of America Gluten-Free/Allergen-Free Expo of Omaha.*
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> OMAHA, NE. -- ECHO Event Solutions in collaboration with Support Groups,
> are proud to present the premiere Heartland of America Gluten/Allergen Free
> Expo in Omaha, Nebraska. on September 23rd of 2012 at DC Center, 11830
> Stonegate Dr., Omaha, NE 68164. ECHO Event Solutions has brought many Local
> and National vendors into the spotlight in cities across the nation
> including the Charlotte, N.C. Gluten/Allergen Free Expo which is in
> its third successful year.
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> The goal of the event is to build awareness and raise funds for the Celiac
> Sprue Association summer camps for children with celiac disease and other
> conditions which require adherence to a gluten-free diet with other
> allergen-free choices, and to raise funds for a Gluten Free Summer Camp for
> children with celiac disease or gluten intolerance. Equally important is to
> highlight local and national companies that are producing exceptional
> gluten-free/allergen-free products that are equivalent or superior to
> typical products that contain gluten.
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> "Availability of high-quality gluten-free and allergen-free breads, baking
> mixes, pizzas and restaurant menus has exploded over the last few years,
> making it much easier and more satisfying to live gluten/allergen-free. We
> bring the best of the best to the community and connect them to the people
> who need more options." said Nikki Everett, Event Director of ECHO Event
> Solutions, Founder of R.O.C.K.(Raising Our Celiac Kids) Charlotte and
> mother of a 10-year-old daughter with celiac disease.
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> Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease that damages the small intestine
> and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. When people with
> celiac disease eat foods or use products containing gluten, a protein in
> wheat, rye, barley and possibly oats, their immune system responds by
> damaging or destroying villi—the tiny, fingerlike protrusions lining the
> small intestine that allow nutrients from food to be absorbed into the
> bloodstream. Without healthy villi, a person becomes malnourished, no
> matter how much food one eats. Researchers have found that more than 3
> million Americans have the disease, or about 1 in 133 people, and that the
> prevalence of the disease is rising. The only treatment for celiac disease
> is complete elimination of gluten in the diet. Other conditions that may be
> improved by elimination of gluten in the diet are autism and Type 1
> diabetes. There are many links to celiac disease and other sensitivities to
> foods like dairy, casein, and soy.
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> The Gluten-Free/Allergen-Free Expo events will occur from 11:00 am – 4:00
> pm and will include educational presentations by experts in the fields of
> celiac disease and illnesses which benefit from a gluten free diet to
> culinary help from renowned Chefs and Cookbook Authors. Please see event
> features at www.omahaglutenfreeexpo.blogspot.com
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> Special Guest: Mrs. United States 2011, Shannon Ford is a former Miami
> Dolphin Cheerleader and has celiac disease. As part of her platform to
> raise awareness, she is speaking and appearing in events across the nation
> and has become an advocate for those who live gluten free or on a paleo
> diet. She has currently become a contributor to Delight Gluten Free
> Magazine, an international publication.
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> Shelly Asplin, MA, RD, LMNT - Registered Dietitian, Nutrition Program
> Coordinator
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> Celiac Sprue Association
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> Beckee Moreland - Director of gluten-free industry initiatives for the
> National Foundation for Celiac Awareness, GREAT Kitchens programs, which
> educates operators on gluten-free dining.
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> ECHO Event Solutions has begun an initiative for a donation program to
> coincide with their events which will be a partnership with Heartland Hope
> Mission Food Bank to supply, and deliver gluten/allergen free food
> donations. ECHO strives to lessen our wastefulness while caring for local
> communities. The second initiative is a scholarship fund to send children
> with celiac disease or gluten intolerance to a summer camp that is gluten
> free. It is our way of doing ethical business we can take pride in being a
> part of and gives us a standard to maintain.
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> For more information about the Gluten-Free/Allergen-Free Expo, including
> interviews with Mrs. U.S. 2011, Shannon Ford, visit
> http://www.gfvendorinfo.blogspot.com<
> http://www.charlottegfexpo.blogspot.com/>or
> contact event organizer Nikki Everett at [log in to unmask]
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