Celiac Sprue Association

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.

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

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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