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Coeliac Awareness Week 9th-15th May 2016 in association with Knorr gluten-free stock cubesWelcome! We are delighted you would like to join with us to help raise awareness about coeliac disease. Coeliac Awareness Week aims to provide a calendar of events to highlight coeliac disease; it’s symptoms and to showcase products and services helping those affected live a gluten-free life to the full. The week also provides a platform for advocacy, an opportunity for The Society to highlight the needs of the coeliac community in Ireland. This year we have teamed up with Knorr Gluten Free stock-cubes and Coeliac Awareness Week will be bigger, brighter and yummier than ever!
Your support is invaluable in making Awareness Week 2016 the best yet. In this pack you will find ideas on organising an Awareness Week event for both support groups and local businesses.
Why Raise Awareness
Raising awareness for Coeliac disease, also means raising awareness for the work of the Society. The Coeliac Society of Ireland (CSI) is the national charity providing support and information for people diagnosed with coeliac disease. CSI’s mission is to improve the quality of life for coeliacs; providing information and support to live a healthy gluten free life.
Approximately 46,000 people in Ireland have coeliac disease. The Society is the trusted advisor for all things gluten free, keeping our gluten free community up to date with food updates through our monthly ezine, printed magazine, online forum and phone support. We are here to offer advice and support to anyone who is newly diagnosed or on a gluten free diet due to other health reasons.
Together we are stronger and The Coeliac Society of Ireland advocates on behalf of it’s members. Below are just some of the advocacy areas we are active in…
Currently there is no National Disease Register for Coeliacs in Ireland.
The Path to Diagnosis is not easy and coeliac disease is often misdiagnosed as Irritable Bowel Syndrome or other diseases.
Testing First Blood Relatives… Did you know that if you are a coeliac your family should also be tested?
The New Allergy Legislation is in place and we are working with restaurants to help implement this.
We only provide 100% medically approved information. Online bloggers do not have our gluten-free expertise.
How can I raise awareness?
How can I raise awareness? Whether a business or a support group there are lots of easy ways to lend your support to Coeliac Awareness Week 2016.
Support Group IdeasEncourage your members to come along to a CSI Awareness Week event, we’ll be hosting cooking demos in 5 locations around the country in association with Knorr and Irish Craft Butchers.
Get out and about with our weekend walking series in the grounds of Russborough House, Glassen, Westmeath and Limerick City. Log onto coeliac/events for more info.
Host an extra special support group meeting during Awareness Week and bring along some gluten-free treats.
Spread the word! Encourage local businesses to show their support by displaying an Awareness Week poster and offering some gluten-free discounts.
Get social and share Awareness Week posts on twitter and Facebook. Remember to name check The Society and use the hashtag #coeliacweek2016.
Remember if you’re organising your own event, let The Society know by Friday, May 1st to be included in the online events calendar.
Local Business IdeasShow your support by displaying the Coeliac Awareness Week poster.
Offer some gluten-free discounts or special offers during awareness week.
Display the Awareness Week banner on your website. Email [email protected] to request.
Sharing is caring. Share Awareness Week posts on twitter and Facebook. Remember to use the hashtag #coeliacweek16 and tag The Society in your event photos
Get in touch. Email [email protected] by Thursday, May 5th to have your event included in the online calendar.
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