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Appetite for Awareness: NFCA 5th Anniversary CelebrationNational Foundation for Celiac AwarenessWednesday, September 24, 2008 from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM (EDT)Philadelphia, PA |
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National Foundation for Celiac Awareness (NFCA)
5th Anniversary
APPETITE FOR AWARENESS
VIP Reception On the Ice: 5:30 pm-7 pm
Main Event: 7 pm-9:30 pm
Accolades for Awareness to Honoree
Philadelphia Magazine
David Lipson, President
On Wednesday, September 24th, the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness will celebrate its 5th anniversary at The Wachovia Center in Philadelphia. The event will further the NFCA’s mission in raising awareness and funding for celiac disease by featuring chefs from 35 of Philadelphia’s highly acclaimed restaurants who will demonstrate their gluten-free cooking capabilities and compete for gluten-free dish of the year in an Iron Chef-like competition.
The event also will feature music, wine, gluten-free beer, an auction, raffle, and an all around great time. All of this is thanks to the generous donation of The Wachovia Center by Ed Snider, who is a member of the NFCA Board of Directors.
Step into a world of grace, health and fun on the ice at the VIP Reception. As a VIP at Appetite for Awareness, you will be escorted to the ice level at The Wachovia Center and step onto our Ice Lounge where you will enjoy a wide array of exquisitely prepared gluten-free hors d'oeuvres and cocktails provided by our talented and gracious catering sponsors: Chestnut Hill Cheese Shop, Blommer Chocolate, Culinary Concepts, Ketel One, Legal Sea Foods, and Rosen Catering. You will be entertained by the Philadelphia Area free and synchronized skaters and performances by pairs skaters who compete at the national and international levels.
Don't miss this world class moment to underscore the mission of NFCA. It will be a night to remember!
In conjunction with the 5th anniversary celebration, NFCA intends to sustain the involvement of the 35 restaurants by working with each to develop an alternative gluten-free menu and have their kitchens certified by NFCA’s gluten-free kitchen protocol training program (GREAT), thereby establishing a Philadelphia Gluten-Free Neighborhood.
Confirmed restaurants as of August 6, 2008 include:
| Amada | Capital Grille | Pearl | Pasta Pomodoro | La Fontana Della Citta |
| Cochon | Little Fish | Tinto | Talula's Table | Distrito |
| Rouge | Osteria | Vetri | The Palm | SOLA |
| Memphis Taproom | Bourbon Blue | The Reef | Seasons Culinary | Horizons Cafe Estelle |
| Cadillac Grill | Bar Ferdinand | General Warren Inne | Whisk & Spoon | Vintage Wine Bar & Bistro |
| Sovalo | Bindi | Lolita | Rae | Gayle |
| Melograno | Devil's Den | Leslie Rosen Catering | Chestnut Hill Cheese Shop | Culinary Concepts |
| Legal Sea Foods | The Ugly American | La Campagne |
The event and sustained participation of Philadelphia’s most dynamic and cutting edge chefs is intended to establish Philadelphia as the leading gluten-free and celiac-friendly city in the United States and will serve as a template to be replicated in other cities around the country.
Individual Sponsorship Information:
| Master Chef: $25,000 |
| Executive Chef: $10,000 |
| Chef de Cuisine: $5,000 |
| Sommelier: $2,500 |
| Chef de Partie: $1,000 |
| Culinarian: $500 |
For more information about benefits and to confirm sponsorship, please contact Alice Bast at abast@celiaccentral.org or Larry Kagan at Laurence_Kagan@ml.com .
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*Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities are Available.
*Your donation, less $25, is tax deductible and greatly appreciated.
When & Where
Wachovia Center
3601 South Broad St.
Philadelphia,
PA 19145
Wednesday, September 24, 2008 from 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM (EDT)
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National Foundation for Celiac Awareness
Through empowerment, education and advocacy, the National Foundation for Celiac Awareness drives diagnoses of celiac disease and other gluten-related disorders and improves the quality of life for those on a lifelong gluten-free diet.
We believe in a patient-centered healthcare model that is grounded in science, promotes collaboration and supports a comprehensive approach to health and wellness.
Visit www.celiaccentral.org for information.
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Celiac disease is an autoimmune digestive disease that damages the small intestine and interferes with absorption of nutrients from food. Left untreated, people with celiac disease can develop further complications such as other autoimmune diseases, and some cancers. 1 in 133 Americans have celiac disease, but over 95% live undiagnosed.
The only known treatment for celiac disease is a lifelong adherence to a gluten-free diet.