Celiac Sprue Association

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Celiac Sprue Association
PredecessorMidwestern Celiac Sprue Association
Formation1977
FounderPat Murphy Garst
Founded atDes Moines, Iowa, United States
TypeNon-profit organization
PurposeHelping individuals with celiac disease
ServicesEducation, research, support
Membership
10,000+
Websitenationalceliac.org

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

History[]

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[]

Celiac Sprue Association/United States of America, Inc. (CSA/USA, Inc) is a member-based non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis worldwide through education, research, and support. In particular, it has information for its members on following a gluten-free diet.

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