Celiac Sprue Association (CSA)

Celiac Sprue Association (CSA)

About

CSA is the largest non-profit coeliac disease support group in the United States,Fact|date=February 2008 with over 125 chapters and 65 resource units across the country, and over 10,000 members worldwide.

History

The Midwestern Celiac Sprue Association (MCSA) was formed in 1977 by Pat Murphy Garst of Des Moines, Iowa. MCSA officially changed its name to Celiac Sprue Association/United States of America, Inc. in 1986.

Mission Statement

Celiac Sprue Association/United States of America, Inc. (CSA/USA, Inc) is a member based non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis worldwide through education, research and support. In particular, it has information for its members on following a gluten-free diet.

Current Officers

Executive Director: Mary Schluckebier B.S., M.A.
President: Gary Powers
President-Elect: Bill Eyl
Treasurer: Clark Kolterman
Recording Secretary: James Blank

External links

* [http://www.csaceliacs.org Official website]


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