Celiac Sprue Association
The Celiac Sprue Association (CSA) is the largest non-profit celiac disease support group in the United States, with over 125 chapters and 65 resource units across the country, and over 10,000 members worldwide.
| Predecessor | Midwestern Celiac Sprue Association |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1977 |
| Founder | Pat Murphy Garst |
| Founded at | Des Moines, Iowa, United States |
| Type | Non-profit organization |
| Purpose | Helping individuals with celiac disease |
| Services | Education, research, support |
Membership | 10,000+ |
| Website | nationalceliac |
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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