Canadian Celiac Association British Columbia

Thanks to this year's sponsors in the Scotiabank Charity Challenge, our fundraisers received a fabulous set of coupons for all of their efforts, and top fundraisers received additional prize packs. These corporate partners help us go the extra mile when rallying our team for the Scotia Run, and we owe them a great deal of gratitude for their support of our Chapter of the CCA.

We did it! We hit our fundraising goal in the Scotiabank Charity Challenge! Thank you so much to everyone who joined our team, fundraised, donated, and sponsored this event. We weren't sure what to expect this year due to COVID-19. But our community came together to show their support, and we are beyond grateful! Our hope is that by next year, we can see you all again in person for a much deserved celebration. In the meantime, we wish you continued health and safety with your loved ones. Thank you again! https://raceroster.com//2020-scotiabank/pledge/team/222471

Have you joined our parents group yet? Connect with others to swap tips and receive support on all things related to raising kids with celiac disease and other gluten-related conditions.

Our National Association is involved in a number of initiatives that improve the lives of all Canadians impacted by celiac disease, from food labelling, to funding science-based research, and much more: https://www.celiac.ca/about-the-cca/impact/ They have just started their own Scotiabank Charity Challenge out of Toronto and are aiming to raise $25,000. The event is virtual, so anyone is free to join! A great opportunity if you missed BC's run this summer. You may also wish ...to donate to support National's Canada-wide projects: https://raceroster.com//scotiabank-toronto/pledge/team/146 See more

"Please join us for our SECOND 2020 national conference delivered online for you to enjoy from the comfort of your home for FREE! With the outbreak of COVID-19, we moved our world-class educational conferences online. We are excited to offer this event virtually and hope to provide insights to more people than ever before. You’ll learn about the latest research, labeling, management of celiac disease and other gluten disorders, and much more."

We have a virtual event coming up this Tuesday at 7:00 PM PST. In this Speaker Series hosted by Osteoporosis Canada Vancouver Downtown region, participants will learn about the connection between osteoporosis and celiac disease. Guest speakers Lizbeth Wall and Val Vaartnou, both past presidents from the Canadian Celiac Association in BC.... Panel Q&A to follow. Register today!

We are so close to reaching our $10,000 goal in the Scotiabank Charity Challenge! And this weekend, fundraising will be all the more fun with the Scotiabank Charity Challenge Home Stretch, an online event that will run from Friday, September 11 to Sunday, September 13 celebrating the 500+ registered charities across the country. The programming includes a speaker series, health and fitness workshops, family programming and a limited screening of the Hot Docs documentary The M...indfulness Movement. Join us, make your donation, and invite friends and family to do the same. It’s time for us to unite as one and help those in need across the country like never before. With your support, we’re in the race to still make 2020 a great year for charities. Website: https://homestretch.scotiabankcommunity.com/ Schedule: https://homestretch.scotiabankcommunity.com/event-schedule Our Virtual Booth and to Donate: https://homestretch.scotiabankcommunity.com/canadian-celiac

Product advisory alert!

We are offering a Gluten Free 101 session on September 24th. Join us for a one-hour FREE webinar on how to navigate the gluten-free diet. Perfect for individuals or caregivers of people who are newly diagnosed. Speakers Lynda Marie Neilson and Lizbeth Wall will lead the session.

The weather has been so nice! Perfect for walking, running, and riding. Why not join our virtual team in the Scotiabank Charity Challenge and get outside even more in support of the CCA BC? There's still time to sign up until September 17th! http://bcceliac.ca/events.html #runningglutenfree To Donate: https://raceroster.com//2020-scotiabank/pledge/team/222471

Virtual yoga experience today at 4:00 in support of the CCA!

There's still time to join our team for the Scotiabank Charity Challenge! http://bcceliac.ca/events.html Prizes for top fundraisers, random draws, and coupons for all participants who raise at least $50, featuring: Bard's Beer Cloud 9 Gluten Free... NuPasta Omega Nutrition Wendel's True Foods White Spot Restaurants Choices Markets Plus, join our Facebook group to stay connected: https://www.facebook.com/groups/runningglutenfree2020

Our Scotiabank Charity Challenge starts today and we can’t do it without you! Join our team and find all the details here http://bcceliac.ca/events.html

We are looking for participants to join our Scotiabank Charity Challenge fundraising team! The annual race (5K and half-marathon) has been changed to a virtual event this year, so anyone in BC/Canada can join! The race is open from June 29th to September 18th, and is one of the most important fundraising initiatives for the CCA BC. Full details are available on our website: http://bcceliac.ca/events.html and we have created a Facebook group dedicated to the event to share photos and complete weekly challenges: https://www.facebook.com/groups/runningglutenfree2020. We appreciate your support, and hope you'll join us this summer #runningglutenfree!

Health Canada has issued the following alert to people with celiac disease or gluten disorders. This is in response to our concerns over food service products originally destined for the United States being potentially sold in Canada. Our advice is to look for larger sized items with English only labels or with added label. Manufacturers have been notified to be in compliance with priority allergen labelling and this notice is a precuationary step in case of missed labelling. https://www.canada.ca//gluten-relate/notice-canadians.html

Thank you to those who sent in submissions for our Celiac Awareness Month poster contest! Here are our winners: 1st Place (Sword Fighting Wheat)- Isabelle, age 11... 2nd Place (Gluten Free is for Me) - Ella, age 5 See more

We are so thankful for the official proclamations we received from the Province of British Columbia and municipalities across the Lower Mainland in recognition of Celiac Awareness Month and Celiac Awareness Day on May 16th. Celiac disease affects the lives of individuals and families on a daily basis, and too many Canadians continue to suffer from symptoms without a diagnosis. The more we can increase awareness in our communities, the more we can improve the quality of life for those affected and raise the needed funds for celiac disease research. Thank you to everyone for your support this month!

Thank you City of Port Moody for lighting up green in honour of celiac awareness month

This is Jess's final video in the 3-part video series for those newly diagnosed with celiac disease. If you have any questions about what to change in your kitchen, how to change your grocery shopping, or what to change in your thinking, please leave a comment below the video on YouTube.

We’re extending our contest deadline to May 31st! The CCA BC is looking for the best Celiac Awareness Month posters from children 12 years of age and under. It can be anything they'd like as long as it relates to celiac disease awareness, so let their imagination run wild! Send a photo submission to [email protected] for a chance to win a $25 Save-On Foods gift card (plus a lifetime of bragging rights). We can't wait to see them!