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Aug. 29 walk raises awareness of celiac disease
HUNTINGTON -- Walkers can help raise awareness and funds for celiac disease at the Making Tracks for Celiac Awareness Walk on Sunday, Aug. 29, at Ritter Park in Huntington. Registration begins at 1 p.m., with the walk starting at 2 p.m. The day is sponsored by Cabell Huntington Hospital and the West Virginia Gluten Intolerance Group.
The event offers free entertainment beginning at 1 p.m., including inflatables for children, a dunking booth and music. Proceeds from the event will be used to offer free screening opportunities to high-risk patients, provide doctors with educational materials and present care packages to newly diagnosed patients and expand the celiac disease awareness campaign.
A pig roast with gluten-free side dishes will be offered at 3 p.m.
Celiac disease affects 1 in 133 Americans and affects the small intestine when wheat, barley or rye are consumed.
For more information or to register, visit www.orgsites.com/wv/wvgig.
