There is a local event that I thought important to share, Kicking 4 Celiac. See below for details:
KICKING 4 CELIAC was born out of the desire to show children and adults alike, that living with Celiac Disease will not shut you down physically.
On Sunday, October 10th, 2010, at Bethpage High School, arena football kicker, Craig Pinto, will be kicking field goals for 12 straight hours, from 730am-730pm, with two goals in mind. First, he will be attempting to set a world record for most field goals kicked within that time frame, by having to make 500 field goals, from 40 yards out, but Craig’s main focus is to raise money and awareness for Celiac Disease.
“With something that has affected me for such a long time, and is so close to my heart, it only makes sense to utilize things I love – kicking and football – to raise money and awareness for my other passion,” says Craig. “And that is spreading the word and educating people about Celiac Disease. Kicking footballs for this long seems physically challenging, but so is living with Celiac Disease everyday, and both can be done successfully.”
All proceeds will benefit the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University, the only center in the United States that provides comprehensive medical care, including nutrition, for adult and pediatric patients with Celiac Disease.
Donate online at www.kicking4celiac.com, in person, or via mail.
Checks can be made payable to Trustees of Columbia University, and mailed to:
Kicking 4 Celiac, 117 Roslyn Road, Mineola, NY 11501
I love the idea and the purpose of this event! It’s so inspirational and is definitely helping a good cause. While I never attending the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia they helped me out with finding resources on LI when I was first diagnosed. Please consider donating if you are able to and if nothing else spread the word and the awareness!
Celtic Celiac @ http://celtic-celiac.blogspot.com/