Milwaukee landmarks light up blue for Celiac Disease Awareness

MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee buildings will be lighting up blue for International Celiac Disease Awareness Day on Thursday, May 16.

A news release says celiac disease is a genetic autoimmune disease untreatable by medication and without a cure. The only treatment is strict adherence to a gluten-free diet.

Buildings in Milwaukee that will light up blue include:

  • 600 EAST

  • Hyatt Regency Milwaukee

  • Milwaukee County Courthouse

  • Milwaukee County Historical Society

  • Mitchell Park Domes

  • Pfister Hotel

  • Pritzlaff Building

  • US Bank Center

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To learn more about celiac disease and the organizations in the United States helping coordinate Shine a Light on Celiac Disease visit the Celiac Disease Foundation or Beyond Celiac.