The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center

This year my family decided to set up a foundation that would allow us each (myself, my mom, dad, brother and grandma) to donate each year to a cause dear to our hearts. I won't go into details on how a foundation is set up, but each December we decide as a group how much we each will give that year. It being the first year I was excited to research various Celiac Disease foundations, non-profits and research centers because I knew that donating to such a cause would help with my future and that of others.

Since my diagnosis in July 2010 I've come across many non-profits that are working to find cures, develop drugs and inform those who must cope with the disease through education and knowledge share. In the end I truly believe that the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center is making some great progress in the field. Please find details below:
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What your donation supports

The University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center, a 501(c)(3) organization within the University of Chicago, is completely funded from private donations. When you contribute to The Celiac Disease Center, you help support research and a variety of important programs and services.

Endowment

We are working to establish a $2 million endowment for The Celiac Disease Center.

Research

Much of your donation supports our vital research projects, including our efforts to find a cure. Read our 2011 research summary report.

Programs and services

We provide numerous programs and services to improve the lives of people with celiac disease and their families and to assist healthcare professionals in providing excellent care.

• Care Package Program
• Information Hotline
• Annual Free Blood Screening
• Preceptorship Program

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Some of these links are so impressive, especially the 2011 research summary report. All of us who suffer with Celiac Disease know that a cure is far off but the Celiac Disease Center is inching ahead for us. The endowment that they work off of is completely funded by donations, which is another reason I wanted to support them with the Sutton Foundation.

Being our first year we're hoping our Foundation will continue to grow. This year both myself and my mom chose to support the Celiac Disease Center and have donated $1,000. I look forward to seeing what they have set out to accomplish this year!