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Support Group for Teens with Celiac in Palm Beach?

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nurselinda Newbie
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My Granddaughter lives in Palm Beach and she has Celiacs. It would be nice for her to meet other kids with Celiacs. Any groups out there for kids? Thanks, Linda

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1 hour ago, nurselinda said:

My Granddaughter lives in Palm Beach and she has Celiacs. It would be nice for her to meet other kids with Celiacs. Any groups out there for kids? Thanks, Linda

Actually, I believe there are summer camps for celiac kids in some places.

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On 5/7/2022 at 9:39 AM, trents said:

Actually, I believe there are summer camps for celiac kids in some places.

Yes, she is going to a camp this summer for Celiac kids but I was really hopeful to find some other kids in the town she lives in. Thanks for taking the time to reply! Linda

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Perhaps the camp will lead to fruitful contacts.

Does she live far from you? Is there a possibility that her parents could start a local support group for her age group?

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20 hours ago, trents said:

Perhaps the camp will lead to fruitful contacts.

Does she live far from you? Is there a possibility that her parents could start a local support group for her age group?

Yes, we are hopeful that she will meet kids at camp from her area. I will speak to her Mom about starting a support group. I do live about 4 hours away so not close enough that I know the area or am able to help with a getting a support group going. 

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If this is Palm Beach, FL I would think there is a large enough population base in the general area to make it a reasonable undertaking. There have to be many other celiacs in her age group. How old is she?

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6 minutes ago, trents said:

If this is Palm Beach, FL I would think there is a large enough population base in the general area to make it a reasonable undertaking. There have to be many other celiacs in her age group. How old is she?

11 years old....agree Palm Beach is a large community.

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