<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>>

DENVER, CO; June 6-8, 2003: Kids want to fit in with their peers, but
food sensitivities can set them apart. No one knows this better than
kids who avoid wheat -- an ingredient in most American foods -- due to
celiac disease.

But celiac kids will fit right in when the Gluten Intolerance Group
(GIG) holds its annual conference in Denver June 6-8,2003 says Cynthia
Kupper, RD, Executive Director for the national association.

While their parents listen to nationally acclaimed celiac experts,
celiac kids will have their own special program featuring age-specific
(ages 5-15+) educational and entertainment activities that help them
understand the gluten-free diet, with emphasis on helping them eat
safely.

Randy Toltz, chair of the Kids Camp Program, plans a Carnival Night,
Pool Party, and a Pizza-and-a-Movie Night, plus activities he says are
designed to Ceducate, entertain, and -- most importantly -- build the
children's confidence in being celiac and making good food choices.

For example, the Prospectors (older teens, 15+) can participate in
karaoke in the Villi Lounge each night and use video cameras to create a
public service video about celiac disease -- with prizes for the best
video.

The Gluten Busters (ages 10-14) will enjoy a scavenger hunt, weird and
wacky gluten-related science experiments, and a Cgluten patrol for food
labels with hidden gluten.

The Buckaroos (ages 5-9) will participate in what has become an annual
GIG tradition -- CTrick or Treat at the vendor booths. Plus, they will
cook up their own gluten-free play dough and enjoy creative crafts.

Guppies (under 5) will attend extra-fun, on-site day care, hosted by
highly qualified professionals.

Toltz is also the leader of the local Denver chapter of R.O.C.K.
(Raising our Celiac Kids), a national nonprofit association that
disseminates information for gluten-free children. For information on
the Denver chapter, see www.kidswithcelaic.com.

Danna Korn, author and founder of the national R.O.C.K. group -- which
is also a co-host for the conference -- will deliver a keynote address.
For more information on the national R.O.C.K. organization, see
www.celiackids.com.

Given the far-reaching implications of undiagnosed celiac disease, the
conference will provide children with age-appropriate tools to manage
their condition for the rest of their lives, says Kupper.

For more information about the conference or to register, see
www.gluten.net, click on the red dot near conferences, or call
206-246-6652 for a brochure.

Nancy Kloberdanz
GIG 2003 Conference Chair

*Support summarization of posts, reply to the SENDER not the Celiac List*