€5 for 500K Fundraiser
Here’s to the second year of running our biggest fundraiser for the Coeliac Society of Ireland. Sponsored by BFree who will match fundraise your donations.
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taking place on Saturday 23rd July
Last year we raised €13,963 for important research into coeliac disease. This year we will be raising funds for more research and to develop a GP Awareness Programme.
€5 for 500K is a fun fundraiser for all where you can run 500k, juggle 5 balls, throw a wellie 5 metres, or any other creative way to include your idea or skill for €5 for 5k!
We are asking all participants to come together on the 23rd of July to SHARE all your photos and videos of your #5for500K challenge across our social media channels!
Research Completed Since €5 For 500K in 2021
Research project | Status |
An investigation into the family prevalence of coeliac disease in Ireland | Going forward for publication. Won an award at the national dietetic organisation research symposium. |
Nutritional and cost comparison of gluten free and gluten containing foods. | Report is being finalised. Has also been used to help improve our argument in talks with the government and other relevant stakeholders to improve financial supports offered to coelaics |
Demographics and characteristics of coeliac disease in Ireland | Report is being finalised. |
Prevalence of Coeliac disease alongside other autoimmune conditions | Report is being finalised. |
Micronutrients in coeliac disease, literature review | Done and used within the society to give the best possible advice to members regarding micronutrient advice |
Benefit of supports offered by the Coeliac Society – webinars | Report is being finalised. |
Diagnosis of Coeliac disease in Ireland in comparison to ICGP guidelines | Report is being finalised. |
Effect of inflation on GF food | Done and used within the society to help improve our argument in talks with the government and other relevant stakeholders to improve financial supports offered to coelaics |
A literature review/ comb through literature done on folic acid needs and intakes during pregnancy in coeliac disease | Report is being finalised. |
Delicious Summer Recipes
Here Are Some Videos €5 For 500K In 2021
Get involved by taking up a challenge or sponsor someone who is doing a challenge.
Send in your pics and videos to info@coeliac.ie and join our Facebook Group – 5 for 500K Coeliac Challenge
