The Colin Leslie Walk for Celiac Disease
September 14, 2008

This event has raised a total of $113,353.77.

To see pictures of the 2007, 2008 event CLICK HERE.

My name is Colin Leslie and I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in November of 2005. I am currently 16 years old. Once I was diagnosed I decided I wanted to make a difference in the Celiac Disease community. I contacted the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University and told them that I wanted to host a walk in Rye, NY. They were thrilled and told me to contact the Westchester Celiac Sprue Support Group for help on how to proceed. With these two organizations, the first Colin Leslie Walk for Celiac Disease was hosted. It raised over $62,471 for the Celiac Disease Center and had 422 people in attendance. The second year the event raised $50,882 and attracted over 1000 people. The walk's successes prompted me to hold this event again. This year I have expanded the event to include presentations, a bigger vendor fair, and an available gluten free lunch. By having this event I hope to bring awareness to a condition which is barely recognized by the general public. With your help this goal might become a reality. I hope to see you at this year's Colin Leslie Walk for Celiac Disease.