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The Society for the Study of Celiac Disease invites you to the 2025 College Summit—a valuable opportunity to learn for those preparing for college with celiac disease. This event covers essential topics, including transitioning to college with celiac disease, managing medical care and accommodations, accessing safe gluten-free food on campus, stocking a dorm with essential gluten-free items, and navigating unexpected challenges.

Learn from expert speakers from leading institutions, including the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center, Boston Children’s Hospital, and the Celiac Disease Foundation.

Thanks to Schär USA, students attending live can apply for a scholarship! More information about the application process will be provided during the webinar.

Join your Celiac Kids Connection friends and families for Celiac Disease Awareness Night at Fenway Park! On Saturday, May 17th at 7:15 p.m., the Red Sox will take on the Atlanta Braves

 We have 2 sets of tickets for Celiac Kids Connection.

1. The Left Field Grandstand seats in the family section where we can literally reach out and touch the Green Monster. This is designated as a no alcohol section by Fenway Park.
2. Additional ticket are also available in the nearby Grandstand.

Both seating options are conveniently located are near the gluten-free concession stall.

A portion of your ticket price will support Celiac Kids Connection.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

Join the Harvard Medical School Celiac Education & Research Program and NCA for the next installment of the “Ask the Experts” series moderated by Sharon Weston, MS, RD, LDN, CSP, FAND, one of the clinical dieticians in our Celiac Disease Program here at Boston Children’s Hospital.

Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are more prevalent in both females and males with celiac disease as compared to individuals without the disease. Peter H. Green, MD and Jacob Hartz, MD will address several controversial issues in the pediatric and adult celiac populations. Cristian Costas MSc, RD will address how adherence to the gluten-free diet affects the risk for CVD.

Join fellow college students for quarterly meetups to share experiences, tips, and strategies for navigating gluten-free living on campus. Connect with peers who understand your challenges and learn valuable ways to thrive in college while maintaining a gluten-free lifestyle.

Meetings are held quarterly on the third Wednesday at 8:00 PM:

• January
• April
• July
• October

Join fellow college students for quarterly meetups to share experiences, tips, and strategies for navigating gluten-free living on campus. Connect with peers who understand your challenges and learn valuable ways to thrive in college while maintaining a gluten-free lifestyle.

Meetings are held quarterly on the third Wednesday at 8:00 PM:

• January
• April
• July
• October

Join fellow college students for quarterly meetups to share experiences, tips, and strategies for navigating gluten-free living on campus. Connect with peers who understand your challenges and learn valuable ways to thrive in college while maintaining a gluten-free lifestyle.

Meetings are held quarterly on the third Wednesday at 8:00 PM

• January
• April
• July
• October

Join fellow college students for quarterly meetups to share experiences, tips, and strategies for navigating gluten-free living on campus. Connect with peers who understand your challenges and learn valuable ways to thrive in college while maintaining a gluten-free lifestyle.

Meetings are held quarterly on the third Wednesday at 8:00 PM

• January
• April
• July
• October

Boston Children’s Hospital’s Family Food Connections offers monthly cooking classes for families. The cooking classes are free and feature budget-friendly gluten-free recipes. This is a great opportunity for the whole family to learn new cooking skills and new recipes.

There is ample opportunity to ask questions and learn about the food being prepared.

Classes are held via Zoom and livestreamed to our Celiac Kids Connection Facebook page. You can participate in the classes live or watch them on Facebook on your own schedule.

Everyone who registers will receive copies of the recipes.

Boston Children’s Hospital’s Family Food Connections offers monthly cooking classes for families. The cooking classes are free and feature budget-friendly gluten-free recipes. This is a great opportunity for the whole family to learn new cooking skills and new recipes.

There is ample opportunity to ask questions and learn about the food being prepared.

Classes are held via Zoom and livestreamed to our Celiac Kids Connection Facebook page. You can participate in the classes live or watch them on Facebook on your own schedule.

Everyone who registers will receive copies of the recipes.