Event created by Scott Adams
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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.
>
> 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.
>
> "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.
>
> 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