It is Volunteer Appreciation Week! Even in these hectic times, we would like take a moment to thank all the special people who make Celiac Kids Connection great. THANK YOU!!! We would not be who we are without your hard work and dedication.
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Celiac Kids Connections relies on our volunteers. There is nothing we do that does not require volunteer effort. Thank you to our
- Board Members – who oversee the group’s activities and with their families work hard at all of our events.
- Welcome Families – who connect with families new to celiac disease and the gluten-free diet
- Bloggers – who make sure this website has the most up-to-date information
- Mentors – who spend time (even while in quarantine) with their mentees
- Newsletter writers and editors – who make our newsletter fantastic
- Event Staff – who make our events run smoothly. Every event requires people to come early to set-up, stay late to clean-up and assist during the event.
- Vendor Outreach Coordinator – who works with vendors ensuring we have samples for events and welcome baskets
- Welcome Basket Family – who prepares and ships the welcome baskets
- Small Group Hosts – who plan and run small group gatherings
- Teens who complete Green Ribbon Projects – These are special projects that benefit our CKC community.
- Boston Children’s Hospital Staff – who are generous with their time supporting our activities.
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To all of our volunteers, we are grateful for your contributions to Celiac Kids Connection.