Celiac Sprue Association
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| Predecessor | Midwestern Celiac Sprue Association |
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| Formation | 1977 |
| Founder | Pat Murphy Garst |
| Founded at | Des Moines, Iowa, United States |
| Type | Nonprofit organization |
| Purpose | Helping individuals with celiac disease |
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Membership | 10,000+ |
| Website | nationalceliac |
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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ "Celiac Sprue Association – National Organization for Rare Disorders". rarediseases.org. August 11, 2022. Retrieved October 13, 2023.