May Is Celiac Awareness Month

[Lisa]

Take a minute and let Congress know you would like their attention:

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[MaryJones2]

Thanks Lisa!

[brendygirl]

Thanks so much for posting! I sent the link to my whole email contact list.

[Lisa16]

Thanks Lisa!

I editeed the text and attempted to send he form. Sadly my representative does not accept emails.

Sigh.

But this is a fabulous idea.

Lisa

[jerseyangel]

Done. Thanks Lisa

[MaryJones2]

Here's the text of the proposed resolution: Open Original Shared Link

[Lisa]

Please take a minute to fill this out and send it to your Representative. Thanks to those who have.

[Lov2BeMe]

This is great i sent this out to everyone I know!~

Spread the word.. knowlege is contagious!

[LadyBugLuv]

Take a minute and let Congress know you would like their attention:

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thanks! sent mine in

[wonder-woman143]

That was so easy! Thanks Lisa!

[wonder-woman143]

I just recieved this email from my Congressman:

[Thank you for writing in support of the goals of National Celiac Awareness Month. This is an important issue, and I appreciate your input.

Indeed, celiac disease is significantly under diagnosed in this country, though officially nearly 1% of the population suffers from this disease. As noted in your email, the disease is caused by a reaction to gluten proteins that are often found in wheat products. The only effective treatment for celiac disease is a diet completely free of gluten and other gluten products. I agree with you that the public should be educated as to the causes and effects of this disease. I look forward to discussing this resolution with my colleagues, and will keep your thoughts in mind when it comes to a vote.

Please feel free to contact me in the future with your thoughts. It is always good to hear from you.]

Does anyone have a good response to this letter that I could send as a reply, now that I have my congressman's attention? I'm new to this since my husband and 3 (out of 4) children have just been diagnosed this month. Thank you for your help.

WW

[digmom1014]

Done! Thanks Lisa!

[mushroom]

I just received a reply from my congressman too. He included the information that "While celiac disease is the most common genetic disorder in the world, more research is needed to fully understand and properly treat celiac disease."