Celiac Sprue Association

Celiac Sprue Association
PredecessorMidwestern Celiac Sprue Association
Formation1977
FounderPat Murphy Garst
Founded atDes Moines, Iowa, United States
TypeNonprofit organization
PurposeHelping individuals with celiac disease
Services
  • Education
  • research
  • support
Membership
10,000+
Websitenationalceliac.org

The Celiac Sprue Association (CSA) is the largest nonprofit celiac disease support group in the United States,[1] with over 125 chapters and 65 resource units across the country, and over 10,000 members worldwide.

History

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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

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Celiac Sprue Association/United States of America is a member-based nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis worldwide through education, research, and support. It has information for its members on following a gluten-free diet.

References

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  1. ^ "Celiac Sprue Association – National Organization for Rare Disorders". rarediseases.org. August 11, 2022. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
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