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| Welcome to the Sea Shore Celiacs website |
The SeaShore Celiacs is a support group for those in the New Jersey shore area affected by Celiac Disease (CD) and Dermatitis Herpetiformis (DH).
Meetings are scheduled on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00PM.
The meetings are held in the
COMMUNITY ROOM, located in the Main Entrance Lobby of:
Ocean Medical Center
(Brick Hospital)
425 Jack Martin Blvd
Brick, NJ 08724
Click Here for
Printable Map and Directions
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| What is Celiac Disease? |
Celiac Disease is a lifelong digestive disorder, found in individuals who are genetically susceptible, that results in damage to the small intestine by interfering with the absorption of nutrients. Celiac Disease is unique in that a specific food component, gluten, has been identified as the culprit. Gluten is the common name for the offending proteins in specific cereal grains that are harmful to persons with CD. These proteins are found in all forms of wheat (including durum, semolina, spelt, kamut, einkorn, and faro), and related grains, rye, barley, and tritcale. Damage to the mucosal surface of the small intestine is caused by an immunologically toxic reaction to the ingestion of gluten.
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FIELD TRIPS!
Check here for upcoming "group field trips" to gluten free markets & restaurants.
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CAMP CELIAC
Each year the Seashore Celiacs hold a Fundraising Dinner with all proceeds used to sponsor a needy child at the annual Camp Celiac.
Hosted by The Massachusetts and Rhode Island Celiac Support Group for Children & Adults, Too! (CSA Chapter 72), Camp Celiac is a rapidly growing, dedicated gluten-free, summer camp program for children and youth with celiac disease ages 7-16.
Participants enjoy row boating, canoeing, swimming, arts and crafts, low and high ropes challenge courses, adventure programming, field events, team work, and all meals are gluten-free including campfire treats and barbecues!
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